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Despite not at his best, Lionel Messi looked like the only Barcelona player – apart from Riqui Puig – who could make something happen on the night. The Argentine had more shots (11), more shots on target (seven), more touches (125) and more duels (19) than any other player on the pitch but wasn’t able to help his side get back into the game.
Argentina legend and 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona has passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 60 according to multiple reports. The former football star suffered a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving the hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain.
Rohit Sharma must travel to Australia soon if he intends to take part in the series considering the mandatory 14-day quarantine. And with the 33-year-old still India, his rumoured replacement for the Test format, Shreyas Iyer, was spotted with coach Ravi Shastri during the recent practice sessions.
FC Goa are one of the most consistent teams in Indian Super League history but are yet to win the elusive trophy, reaching the finals twice. However, with new manager Juan Ferrando at the helm, The Gaurs will be hoping to end the drought. Meanwhile, Bengaluru FC have won the competition once, qualifying for the playoffs in all three seasons.
This defeat meant Real Madrid slipped down to fourth in the table, four points behind surprise leaders Real Sociedad. However, Valencia would hope that the win could inspire them as after a sluggish start to the season, they have jumped to ninth on the points table, level on points with Barcelona.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated in his MMA career and with a dominant record of 28-0 will enter the octagon as the undisputed UFC lightweight champion and the favourite. Justin Gaethje, on the other hand, became the interim champion after defeating much-celebrated Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, a result which shocked many around the world.
In a year filled with uncertainty and unpredictability, IPL 2020 has followed suit at it has been one of the most entertaining and a open season in a long time. Due to lack of match practice and fitness, teams have struggled to see off games which has resulted in edge of the seat action for fans to enjoy and for the franchises to dread.
According to a recent report from Calcio Mercato, AC Milan are working on a contract extension for Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the Swedish striker has been in sensational form since signing. The 39-year-old’s current contract with the club ends in 2021, but the Italian giants will soon offer him a new deal, keeping him at the club longer than originally planned.
Kai Havertz had a brilliant season, helping Bayer Leverkusen to a fifth-place finish. The 21-year-old became a crucial part of Peter Bosz’s set up as the Dutch manager set his team around the youngster, allowing him to flourish and show off both his creative and goal-scoring sides. So as Havertz moves away from his boyhood club, here is what Chelsea fans can expect from him.
Neymar Jr watched from the sidelines as for past two seasons the French giants were knocked out of the competition from the Round of 16, but this time, finally injury-free, the Brazilian showed why he was signed for such a record-breaking price by the Parisians as he led PSG to their first-ever Champions League final.
The 32-year-old rejoined Sevilla in 2017 and will look to depart on a high by winning yet another European crown in his final game for the Andalusians. The Argentine is the only surviving player from Sevilla’s Europa League three-peat and has been nothing but sensational since football’s return from suspension.
Following the defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Barcelona hierarchy decided a change was necessary and Ronald Koeman was appointed a the new manager. But at a club that demands immediate success and with a new president arriving in 2021, the Dutchman has very little time to make a lasting impression.
Neymar Jr had to suffer on the sidelines when for two consecutive seasons PSG were knocked out of the competition in the Round of 16. However, this time riding on the Brazilian’s brilliance, they managed to get over that hurdle, beating Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund director Michael Zorc publicly addressed Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer rumours saying that ‘Jadon Sancho will play with us next season. The decision is final. I think that answers all the questions,’ Despite these statements, here are the reasons why Manchester United fans can still be hopeful of the deal going through.
Maurizio Sarri led Juventus to their ninth successive domestic title but failure in the Champions League proved fatal for the 61-year-old as he was relieved of his duties soon after. With yet another ‘high-profile’ manager failing to achieve European success with the Bianconeri, the Italian giants have now turned to club legend Andrea Pirlo.
It was not an eye-catching finale by any means but Scott Parker’s team got the job in the most dramatic fashion. Joe Bryan came up with a moment of brilliance in extra-time as he caught David Raya off-guard in the Brentford goal with an inventive free-kick. In the closing minutes, Bryan confirmed Fulham’s win as he got on the end of a wonderful team move
The Portuguese star has fallen behind Ciro Immobile in the race for the Golden Boot and Serie A top-scorer. The Lazio striker scored in the win against Brescia, taking his tally to 35, which is four more than Cristiano Ronaldo. And after the 35-year-old didn’t net against Lazio, netizens were quick to come up with funny memes to troll the former Real Madrid forward.
Luis Suarez had an opportunity to put Barcelona 2-0 ahead midway into the first half. The Uruguayan was sent through one-on-one with the keeper, by a brilliant through ball by Riqui Puig but the 33-year-old was unlike himself as he was unable to convert the easy chance.
Inter Milan’s brilliant start post lockdown has been halted in the past two games as they suffered a defeat against Bologna and drew with Hellas Verona. This has put Antonio Conte’s men 11 points behind leaders Juventus. Meanwhile, Torino who were in danger of getting relegated, have pulled themselves away from the drop zone after putting in a decent run of results.
Chelsea emerged victorious in their game against Manchester City and this loss meant City were no longer the reigning champions of England as the crown was passed to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. This was the Reds first title in 30 years and even during a pandemic, it was no surprise that fans gathered outside The Kop to rejoice a long lost dream.