Sports, Football, 18th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Football 18 Apr 2019

Sports, Football, 18 Apr 2019

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 Champions League

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

18 Apr 2019 6:17 PM

Raheem Sterling opened the account of Manchester City in the second leg, but the lead didn’t last long as Tottenham equalized immediately with the help of Son Hueng-Min’s strike. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter explodes as Spurs beat Manchester City to advance to the semi-finals

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

18 Apr 2019 4:01 PM

Following the match setup, the Twitteratis especially the football maniacs, can’t 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 trophy five times.

18 Apr 2019 3:48 PM

'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 disguise his relief.

18 Apr 2019 1:54 PM

Rashford has managed to score 13 goals and 6 assists this season, and is certainly will be a part of the rebuild which Solskjaer will be aiming for. (Photo: AP)

Barcelona target Marcus Rashford for the upcoming transfer window

Rashford’s agents are reportedly dragging the contract renewal negotiations as Barcelona are ready with a bid for the youngster.

18 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

The 32-year-old Frenchman has started just seven Premier League games this season and has seen limited opportunities since the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain. (Photo: AP)

'I’m not happy to play the second role', says Giroud after getting sidelined

When asked whether he has already had offers to go elsewhere, Giroud added: 'Yes but I won’t tell you. The priority is Chelsea.'

18 Apr 2019 11:39 AM

Salah told Time that while his attitudes towards gender equality had evolved over the years, he wanted to see more change. (Photo: File)

'I think we need to change the way we treat women in our culture', says Mo Salah

Salah was named one of the US magazine's 100 most influential figures of the year, alongside other athletes like Woods, LeBron and Osaka.

18 Apr 2019 11:14 AM

“Manchester United utterly condemns racist social media comments posted around yesterday’s Champions League fixture,” the club said in a statement. (Photo: AFP)

Young suffers from racial abuse on social media post United's defeat against Barca

England international Young was targeted on Twitter after the 33-year-old endured a disappointing night in United’s 3-0 second-leg defeat

18 Apr 2019 11:04 AM

Liverpool are now undefeated in their last 17 games in all competitions as they seek a Premier League-Champions League double.(Photo: AFP)

'It's special for us to reach semi-finals for the second straight year', says Klopp

Liverpool beat Porto 4-1 at the Dragao Stadium on Wednesday to advance 6-1 on aggregate into semi-finals of the Champions League

18 Apr 2019 10:52 AM

Emery’s Arsenal have struggled on the road since the start of the calendar year and have won just three of their last nine away games in all competitions. (Photo: File)

Arsenal has a '50-50' chance of reaching Europa semi-final, says Unai Emery

Arsenal dominated the first leg at the Emirates Stadium last week as a Ramsey finish and a Kalidou Koulibaly own goal secured the win.

18 Apr 2019 10:48 AM

The result ensured Tottenham reached the Champions League last four for the first time where they will face Ajax Amsterdam. They made the European Cup semi-finals in 1962. (Photo: AP)

Fernando Llorente cherishes Spurs' UCL win against City as 'best career moments'

Llorente’s 73rd-minute goal made it 4-4 on aggregate and allowed Tottenham to advance on away goals despite a 4-3 defeat.

18 Apr 2019 10:35 AM

Guardiola said he continued to back the use of VAR, which also allowed Fernando Llorente’s decisive goal for Spurs despite suspicions of handball. (Photo: AFP)

'It is in our hands': Guardiola reacts after City's exit from the Champions League

City went out on the away goals rule after their 4-3 win at the Etihad left the two legged quarter-final standing at 4-4 on aggregate.

18 Apr 2019 10:19 AM

It was an embarrassing performance from runaway leaders PSG, who have 81 points from 32 games and lead second-placed Lille by 17 points. (Photo: AP)

Ligue 1: Nantes beats PSG 3-2 to delay their eight title celebration again

Victory would have put PSG out of reach at the top of the standings with six games left.

18 Apr 2019 10:18 AM

Five-times European champions Liverpool, who had produced a scintillating display to beat Porto 5-0 in the last-16 at the Dragao stadium last season, had a totally different approach this time. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Rampaging Liverpool walks past Porto to reach the semis with a 4-1 win

The Reds, who eased through 6-1 on aggregate, held off Porto in the early stages before Salah and Sadio Mane combined to put them ahead.

18 Apr 2019 9:44 AM

Spurs, who won the first leg 1-0 and progressed after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, will play Ajax Amsterdam for a place in the final against Liverpool or Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Spurs reaches semis despite losing 4-3 to Manchester City

Now the pair will meet again on Saturday at the same venue in the Premier League, with plenty at stake for both teams.

18 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

Wadoo also earned 32 appearances for India, mostly under English coach Bob Houghton and interestingly his last I-League team was now disbanded Mumbai FC.

Wadoo to start his own football school

Wadoo still has one month contract left with FC Pune City and his aim remains to coach an ISL franchise.

18 Apr 2019 12:30 AM

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