Sports, Football, 2nd May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Football 02 May 2019

Sports, Football, 02 May 2019

The 27-year-old Colombian joined Bayern from Real Madrid in 2017, on a two-year loan deal which expires at the end of this season. (Photo: James Rodriguez/Twitter)

Stefan Effenberg urges James Rodriguez to leave Bayern

Rodriguez has started on the bench in 11 of his 24 league appearances this season and has only played 90 minutes on three occasions.

02 May 2019 6:14 PM

Goetze, raised at Dortmund and given his debut as a 17-year-old by Juergen Klopp, was once regarded as one of the top young talents in Europe.

Dortmund's title hopes rely on Goetze

Goetze, still only 26, has provided six goals and seven assists after winning the confidence of coach Lucien Favre.

02 May 2019 5:18 PM

Liverpool matched Barcelona in the first half, dominated them early in the second and could still have left with an away goal after Messi's brilliant brace, only for Mohamed Salah to hit the post. (Photo: AFP)

'I knew Messi's a world class player and he's unstoppable': Klopp

Klopp could only smile after Messi's curling shot nestled in the top corner but this result was harsh on his side.

02 May 2019 1:15 PM

While the French league title has already been secured, a string of glaring individual errors, poor defending at set pieces and a lack of determination have seen PSG win just once in six games and concede 16 goals, including 11 in three straight away defeats. (Photo: AFP)

PSG ends season in a wreckless manner amid continuous defeats

A season which started with 14 straight league wins is ending in a calamitous manner for Paris Saint-Germain..

02 May 2019 1:12 PM

Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta could provide cover in case of injuries to David Luiz and Andreas Christensen. (Photo: AP)

Gary Cahill sustains Achilles tendon, puts Chelsea's defence into trouble

Cahill did not travel to Germany with the squad and joins Antonio Rudiger on the sidelines.

02 May 2019 12:16 PM

Zabaleta, 34, has made 65 appearances for West Ham since joining on a free transfer from Manchester City in July 2017. (Photo: Pablo Zabaleta/Twitter)

Pablo Zabaleta extends West Ham contract until 2020

The Argentine right back has played an integral role in Manuel Pellegrini’s squad and also captained the side four times this season.

02 May 2019 12:05 PM

Ramsey moved to Arsenal in 2008 from Cardiff City and made more than 350 appearances in all competitions. He won the FA Cup three times. (Photo: AP)

Aaron Ramsey ends 11-year Arsenal career after sustaining a hamstring injury

Ramsey's contract expires next month, and he is ready to join Juventus after signing a 4-year agreement with the Serie A champions.

02 May 2019 12:01 PM

Even if the reports are true, Ronaldo cannot drive the car until 2021 as the company still needs to finalize a few reports on the prototype. (Photo: AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo buys world's most expensive car

Daily Mail has reported that Ronaldo has spent 11 million euros on the car, which was first presented at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

02 May 2019 11:33 AM

His 725 matches between 1999 and 2015 put him behind only his former team mate Raul, with 741, on Real’s all-time list. (Photo: AP)

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas says he is 'feeling strong' after heart attack

Casillas played 167 times for Spain and famously captained them to their first ever World Cup win in 2010.

02 May 2019 11:02 AM

Klopp’s side had their chances too with James Milner having two shots saved and Mohamed Salah striking the post. (Photo: AFP)

'I am happy with the performance but not happy with the result': Klopp

Liverpool went in 1-0 down in the first half, Messi struck twice including a superb long-range free kick.

02 May 2019 10:50 AM

Barca’s South American duo of Suarez and Messi showed little mercy whenever they sniffed out a chance and condemned Juergen Klopp’s side to their first defeat in any competition since January with some ruthless finishing. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Barcelona's Messi blasts away Liverpool to a 3-0 defeat

Barca captain Messi scored the second goal in the 75th minute, chesting the ball down on the rebound and dribbling it over the line

02 May 2019 9:23 AM

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