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The Catalans will be crowned champions for the 26th time if they beat Alaves on Tuesday and Levante next Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona move an inch closer to winning La Liga after a win against...

Barca lead the standings on 77 points after 33 games, comfortably clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid.

21 April 2019 11:07 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo to add to the English and Spanish titles he won with Manchester United and Real Madrid at the first attempt. (Photo: AFP)

Juventus clinch their eight consecutive Seria A title as Ronaldo...

Juve's total of 35 Serie A titles is nearly double the number won by nearest rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan who have 18...

21 April 2019 10:51 AM IST

In La Liga, Messi has the highest number of goals(33), helping his side Barcelona atop the points table with 74 points, (Photo: AFP)

'Messi is the best ever player in the history of the game': Carles...

The ex-Barcelona captain, who won three Champions League titles, praised the 31-year old for improving 'in every way'.

20 April 2019 6:21 PM IST

Van Dijk, signed from Southampton in January 2018, has been an ever-present rock at the heart of the Premier Leagues tightest defence this campaign. (Photo: AFP)

PFA player of the year list shortlist announced, Sterling and Van Djik...

Liverpool defender Van Dijk joins Sadio Mane on the list, while City forward Sterling is included alongside Aguero and...

20 April 2019 5:48 PM IST

PSG, who have 81 points from 32 games, lead second-placed Lille by 17 points. (Photo: AP)

Ligue 1: 'Neymar could be back on the pitch on Sunday,' says Thomas...

Neymar, who has scored 13 goals from 13 league appearances this season, has been out of action since picking up a foot...

20 April 2019 3:11 PM IST

Manchester United defender Ashley Young became the victim of racial abuse on Twitter while Juventus player Moise Kean faced the same from the crowd at the Sardegna Arena on April 3. (Photo: AFP)

PFA initiates the battle against racism

Professional footballers in England and Wales will boycott social media to take a stand against racism.

20 April 2019 11:56 AM IST

KKR have registered 4 wins in 9 matches, and will play Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21. (Photo:

Russell questions KKR's decision to send him lower down the order

'In the middle period, if we scored a bit faster we would definitely get the runs with even balls the spare,' said a...

20 April 2019 10:57 AM IST

Messi has scored 45 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions this season. (Photo: AFP)

Brazilian legend Rivaldo backs Messi to win sixth Ballon d'Or

Messi, as of now, has five Ballon d'Or under his belt and if he lifts this year's award, it will take his tally to six.

20 April 2019 10:41 AM IST

Liverpool have the momentum as they dream of winning the league and the European Cup in the same season, something they last achieved back in 1984. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp shifts focus to Premier League after defeating Porto in the...

'In the last third of the season you see the finish line already but you need a little bit of luck with injuries',...

18 April 2019 6:17 PM IST

Raheem Sterling opened the account of Manchester City in the second leg, but the lead didnt last long as Tottenham equalized immediately with the help of Son Hueng-Mins strike. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter explodes as Spurs beat Manchester City to advance to the...

Son Hueng-min ensured that Tottenham advance to the semi-finals, and don't suffer due to Harry Kane's absence.

18 April 2019 4:01 PM IST

Following the match setup, the Twitteratis especially the football maniacs, cant seem to control themselves as they took to twitter to share their opinions and views on the semi-final match. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter erupts after Barcelona draws Liverpool in UCL semi-final

A tongue dripping semi final match awaits between Barcelona and Liverpool, who both have won the elite European club...

18 April 2019 3:48 PM IST

Son Heung-min has already surpassed Park Ji-Sungs record to become the Premier Leagues most prolific Asian player. (Photo: AP)

'Today we showed great character and personality', says Pochettino

Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen, who gave the ball away in the build-up to Sterling's disallowed goal, did not...

18 April 2019 1:54 PM IST