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De Gea has made a number of uncharacteristic mistakes in recent games, including one that allowed Chelsea to equalise in Sundays 1-1 draw that dented sixth-placed Uniteds chances of finishing in the top four. (Photo: AFP)

'Sometimes you have to take someone out the firing line': Ian wright...

De Gea's contract was due to expire this year before United activated a one-year extension.

30 April 2019 12:47 PM IST

It was ten years ago Alex Ferguson dubbed them the best team he had ever faced but those left from Barcelonas iconic generation still have work to do. Three remain and when Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique line up against Liverpool on Wednesday, they may wonder if this could be their best chance of another, and perhaps final, Champions League triumph. (Photo: Uefa champions league/ Twitter))

Barcelona look to add 6th UCL trophy, Messi could add 4th UCL title

When Ernesto Valverde took charge at the start of last season, Barcelona were wounded by consecutive Super Cup defeats...

30 April 2019 12:19 PM IST

Liverpool learned their lesson from the departures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano to Madrid and Barcelona that quickly dismantled the title-challenging team put together by Rafael Benitez and the devastating effect of losing Luis Suarez to Barca had five years ago. (Photo: AP)

How Van Dijk's arrival at Liverpool changed the scenario of the mersey...

Coutinho will come up vs his former team on Wednesday as Liverpool travel to Catalonia for the 1st leg of their CL...

30 April 2019 11:45 AM IST

Tottenham reached this stage after a stunning away-goals victory over Manchester City in the quarter-finals. (Photo: AFP)

Pochettino considers Barcelona as favourites to win the Champions...

The manager will be without both Harry Kane and Son Heung-min for first-leg Champions League semi-final against Ajax.

30 April 2019 11:28 AM IST

The 25-year-old will also miss the Nations Cup - the biggest edition of the competition yet with 24 sides, to be held in Egypt from June 21 to July 19. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester United's Bailly suffers from injury, likely to miss Africa...

The Ivory Coast international sustained a medial ligament injury on his right knee during United's 1-1 league draw with...

30 April 2019 11:12 AM IST

Suarez was reunited with manager Unai Emery after playing under him at Sevilla during the 2014-15 campaign, but he failed to impress at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo: Twitter)

Denis Suarez to miss rest of the season after suffering from groin...

The 25-year-old midfielder has made just six appearances for Arsenal since making a temporary switch from Barcelona in...

30 April 2019 11:05 AM IST

Robertsons 11 assists have equalled the Premier League record for a defender and Alexander-Arnold is not far behind, with nine. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool's flying full-backs ready for Barca test

With 24 assists between them in all competitions, right-back Alexander-Arnold and left-back Robertson are pivotal...

30 April 2019 11:03 AM IST

Wolfs ban means his season is over as Dortmund have three matches to play while Reus will only be available for their final match at Borussia Moenchengladbach. (Photo: AP)

Borussia Dortmund's title hunt dealt a blow as Reus and Wolf receive...

Reus was sent off with a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Serdar and Wolf followed five minutes later for a...

30 April 2019 10:17 AM IST

Liverpool head to the Camp Nou on a run of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions, but have still not been able to usurp Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

Van Dijk not eying to battle Messi for Ballon d'Or

Van Dijk will come up against Messi when Liverpool travel to Barcelona for the first leg of their Champions League...

29 April 2019 7:31 PM IST

Zidane was uncharacteristically upset after the setback against Rayo, the teams fourth in six matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zidane loses patience after Real Madrid's defeat against Rayo...

A day before the disappointing performance against Rayo, Madrid fans had to endure seeing Barcelona clinch its second...

29 April 2019 5:07 PM IST

The 56-year-old comes with a rich experience of almost 29 years in international football across many countries namely France, Japan, USA, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Qatar amongst others. He was last employed as the Sporting Director of three-time J-league Champions Yokohama Marinos FC. (Photo: AIFF)

AIFF technical director, Isac Doru promises progress of football in...

The Romanian was selected from a list of over 60 candidates who had applied for the post which was advertised earlier...

29 April 2019 4:49 PM IST

Allegri guided Juventus to an eighth successive Serie A title this season. (Photo: AFP)

'Football is a stupid sport for intelligent people,' says Juventus...

The 51-year old was being criticised for Juventus exit from the Champions League in the quarter-finals in the hands of...

29 April 2019 4:48 PM IST