Sports, Football, 16th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports, Football, 16 Apr 2019

Eto'o will work closely with the SC on a various number of projects including workers’ welfare projects, legacy programmes and event experience for the 2022 World Cup.

Samuel Eto'o joins Qatar's Supreme Committee as global ambassador

“It’s a great honour for me to be an ambassador for the SC and hope I am able to deliver what is expected of me: Eto'o

16 Apr 2019 6:57 PM

The 27-year-old attacking midfielder, who on Wednesday will be pivotal against Tottenham, as Manchester City aim to stay on track for a quadruple this season. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne reflects on his teenage life

'Rejection by foster family fuelled my career,' said De Bruyne

16 Apr 2019 4:05 PM

$Tottenham's task has been made harder by injuries to Kane and Dele Alli. Kane is likely to miss the rest of the season after the striker suffered yet another ankle ligament injury in the first leg against City, while England midfielder Alli is a doubt after fracturing his hand in the same match. (Photo: AP)$

Son Heung-min insists he's ready to take Harry Kane's place

Mauricio Pochettino's side head to the Etihad Stadium for the quarter-final second leg looking to protect a slender 1-0 lead.

16 Apr 2019 11:59 AM

Now in the dugout, Solskjaer returns to the same ground with his side trailing 1-0 again and needing another miracle if they are to reach the tournament's semi-finals. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Solskjaer hopes for 1999 CL final repeat against Barcelona at Nou Camp

Solskjaer's 93rd-minute winner 20 years ago lives on in United folklore as United came from 1-0 down to beat Munich 2-1 and win the UCL.

16 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Barcelona have been knocked out in the quarter-finals three seasons running, and will be hoping to break the curse this year. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona will aim to dominate United says Ter Stegen ahead of the clash at Camp Nou

The Catalans hold a 1-0 lead from the first game at Old Trafford last week.

16 Apr 2019 10:58 AM

Arsenal are ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, who have played a game more, on goal difference. Watford stayed 10th with 46 points. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Aubameyang's crazy goal helps Arsenal win 1-0 vs 10-man Watford

The result lifted the Gunners two places up to fourth on 66 points from 33 games, one behind third-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

16 Apr 2019 9:23 AM

A header from Radja Nainggolan and an Ivan Perisic penalty in the first half put Inter in control before Francesco Cassata pulled one back for Frosinone as they improved after the break. (Photo: AP)

Serie A: Inter Milan sinks relegation battling Frosinone 3-1 to secure UCL berth

Spalletti’s side were under pressure to deliver a result in order to avoid being pulled into a tight race for Champions League berth.

16 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

The coach said he was confident his team could pull off another upset after eliminating holders Real Madrid in the round of 16. (Photo: AP)

'Frenkie himself will decide first and eventually I decide if he will play': Ten Hag

De Jong, who moves to Barcelona at the end of the season, had an impressive showing in last week’s clash in Amsterdam which ended 1-1.

16 Apr 2019 8:57 AM

Barcelona have been knocked out in the quarter-finals three seasons running, throwing away a 4-1 first leg lead to lose 3-0 at AS Roma in the return and go out on away goals last year. (Photo: AFP)

'We'll not only defend but also show our superiority': Ter Stegen

The Catalans hold a 1-0 lead from the first game at Old Trafford from last week.

16 Apr 2019 8:47 AM

United lost the home leg against Paris St Germain in the previous round 2-0 before turning the tie around in the French capital, and Solskjaer is hopeful his players can serve up a repeat at the Nou Camp. (Photo: AFP)

'I’ll have my last little gut feeling on who to play': Solskjaer

Alexis Sanchez and Nemanja Matic were part of United’s 22-man travelling squad as they look to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit.

16 Apr 2019 8:36 AM

Zinedine Zidane’s side, who are third in the table and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, were uninspired against local rivals Leganes. (Photo: AFP)

La liga: Madrid falters at Leganes, draws 1-1

Madrid put in the kind of lethargic performance which has plagued their season, with Asensio and Varane missing good 1st-half chances.

16 Apr 2019 8:24 AM

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