It has been a rewarding few days for Real Madrid fans. On Tuesday (April 16), bitter rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid crashed out of the UEFA Champions League despite having a first-leg lead. On Wednesday, Los Blancos overcame Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, qualifying for their 12th semi-final in …
Read More »Boxing legend Ricky Hatton reveals Manchester City childhood hero
Manchester City fans born into the current era will not know what it is like to find a hero in an overall rubbish side, but Ricky Hatton’s own childhood icons were all cut from that mould. A far cry from the all-conquering side that has featured genuine global stars like …
Read More »Origin dream dashed as Ponga injury confirmed
UPDATED: Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga will reportedly miss three months of football due to a foot injury. The gun fullback will need surgery on a Lisfranc injury suffered against the Bulldogs on Sunday, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. It means Ponga is next to no chance of featuring in …
Read More »Knights star suspended over ugly tunnel stoush
UPDATED: Newcastle firebrand Jack Hetherington is facing a suspension for an ugly confrontation on Sunday. Hetherington shaped up to Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney in the Accor Stadium tunnel after both players were sin-binned for an altercation on the field late in the game. Hetherington was on Monday offered a one-game …
Read More »Jude Bellingham emulates Cristiano Ronaldo with winner for Real Madrid after Barcelona are controversially denied El Clasico goal
Jude Bellingham did something not achieved by a Real Madrid player since club legend Cristiano Ronaldo as he hit a second El Clasico winner of the season against Barcelona on Sunday. Bellingham, who is in his debut season at Real Madrid, struck twice as Los Blancos came from behind to …
Read More »Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on what Reds need in ‘intense’ title race after Fulham win
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has opened up on the Reds’ Premier League title hopes after Sunday’s 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Klopp left Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister on the bench after Thursday’s 1-0 win at Atalanta as Liverpool were knocked out of the Europa League 3-1 …
Read More »Aussie coach hits back at China doping allegations
By Sam Worthington with AP UPDATED: A leading Australian swim coach has launched a passionate defence of China following bombshell claims that members of China’s record breaking team tested positive for banned substances before the Tokyo Olympics. Denis Cotterell – who coached Australia’s Grant Hackett to several gold medals – …
Read More »Manchester United & Erik ten Hag SLAMMED by Roy Keane for Coventry collapse
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has hit out at his former club and manager Erik ten Hag after the Red Devils threw away a three-goal lead against Championship side Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. United were cruising at 3-0 up inside an hour after …
Read More »FA Cup Semi-Final: Coventry Make Manchester United Sweat But Suffer Shootout Heartbreak
Twelve-time FA Cup winners Manchester United traveled to Wembley Stadium for their semi-final meeting with Championship side Coventry City on Sunday afternoon (April 21). On paper, it looked like a shoo-in for the Premier League giants, who were playing to become the first-ever team to reach 22 FA Cup finals. …
Read More »Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on what his players showed for title push in Wolves win
Arsenal lacked fluidity throughout, but ultimately secured an important three points in their pursuit of the title. The Gunners were certainly far from convincing and had several nervy moments in attack in their 2-0 win on Saturday, although this will matter little at this stage of the season. Mikel Arteta’s …
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