Rio de Janeiro, April 2 (IANS) Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian “Loco” Abreu has joined Montevideo-based outfit Central Espanol, the 24th club of his so far 23-year-long professional career, according to media reports. The 40-year-old is said to have agreed in principle to a six-month deal with Central Espanol in the Uruguayan second division after […]
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West Indies Beat Pakistan By Seven Wickets In Third T20I
Port of Spain, April 2 (IANS) Evin Lewis’ scored a brilliant 91 as West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the third Twenty20 International (T20I) at Queen’s Park Oval here. With the West Indies chasing 138, Lewis slammed nine sixes and five boundaries to take the hosts past the target in barely 14.5 overs […]
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West Indies vs Pakistan 2017: Mickey Arthur Believes Pakistan Will Be Under Pressure Now
After winning the first two T20Is of the four-match series against West Indies, it was a chance for Pakistan to seal the series by winning the penultimate game as well and get an unassailable lead, but that was not the case as the home side cruised to a seven-wicket win in the third T20I in just […]
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Late Comeback Lifts Espanyol Over Real Betis
Cornella de Llobregat (Spain), April 1 (IANS) RCD Espanyol scored a pair of goals in the final three minutes to post a 2-1 victory over Real Betis as they jumped a place to be provisionally eighth in the La Liga football championship here. The Friday’s triumph sustains Espanyol’s hopes of snagging a Europa League berth, […]
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Real Madrid, Barcelona Back In Action After International Break
Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Spanish football league leaders Real Madrid and second placed FC Barcelona will be back in action after the international break on Sunday as the race for the title approaches its final stage. Sevilla FC’s poor run into the international break has left the title to once again be fought out between […]
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Breaking: Neymar Could Face Jail Over Corruption And fraud Charges
The Brazilian DIS investment fund has taken legal action against both Neymar and Barcelona, alleging it had been the victim of fraud and corruption over the Brazilian’s transfer to Spain. The Brazil international moved from Santos to the Catalan giants in 2013, but there appear to have been major discrepancies over the reported transfer fee. […]
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Rummenigge And ECA Reject European Super League Plans
Berlin, March 30 (IANS) Satisfaction was written all over the face of European Club Association (ECA) President and German football legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge after the organisation rejected plans for a widespread reform of the Champions League and a new European Super League starting from 2018. An initiative of investors from the US, England and Asia […]
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Manchester United Have Identified Two Potential Candidates To replace De Gea
For a long while, last summer it looked as though Manchester United were going to lose prized goalkeeper David de Gea to Real Madrid as they looked to bring him back to his native Spain. With Zinedine Zidane unconvinced by the abilities of Costa Rican international Keylor Navas, the Madrid boss looked to convince the […]
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Indian Shuttlers Shine At India Open
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Indian shuttlers enjoyed a successful outing at the India Open 2017 badminton tournament here on Wednesday with most of them sailing through to the second round. Sameer Verma created one of the biggest upsets of the day when he stunned World No. 5 Son Wan Ho of South Korea 21-17, […]
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Barcelona Ruled Out Of Bellerin Pursuit, Juventus Join Race For Summer Battle
Juventus have set their sights on Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin, according to reports in Italy. Juventus are said to have identified Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin as a summer transfer target. Italian newspaper Tuttosport claims the Serie A champions are keen to revamp their ageing defence. And they reportedly sent scouts to watch the full-back in action for Spain’s Under-21s […]