Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish return in Man City predicted lineup vs Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola rung the changes at Everton and the Manchester City boss is expected to return to full strength when his side host Real Madrid on Wednesday.
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Remco Evenepoel 'should not go to the Tour de France' despite Giro d'Italia exit, claims Philippe Gilbert
Remco Evenepoel’s withdrawal from the Giro d’Italia has fuelled suggestions he could make a shock appearance at the Tour de France this summer – but Eurosport expert Philippe Gilbert has urged the Belgian to ignore those calls. Evenepoel quit the Giro on Sunday following a positive Covid test, just hours after he grabbed the maglia rosa with victory on Stage 9’s individual time trial. Ad It is rare for GC riders to target the Giro and Tour in the same season, but Evenepoel’s early departure from Italy raises the possibility of him shifting his focus to the Tour, which begins in Bilbao on July 1.
De Bruyne seeks Champions League vindication to sparkling Man City career
Manchester City’s Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 9, 2023. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Barcelona, Wolfsburg to battle in 1st sold out Women's Champions League final since 2009
The Women's Champions League final next month is sold out for the first time in the competition's recent history and will set an attendance record in the Netherlands.
First Target Is India To Be No.1 In Asia, Says New Hockey Coach Craig Fulton
Barely two weeks into his new role as head coach of Indian men's hockey team, South African Craig Fulton is pretty clear about his goals -- to make the side number one in Asia and qualify for next year's Olympics in Paris. Fulton, who witnessed the rise of Belgium hockey since 2018, wants India to first dominate Asian hockey and then gradually translating it into the world stage. "What I have in my head is to be the no.1 team in Asia. Definitely, it is one of the goals which we want to achieve and be there consistently and then push because if we are sitting on world ranking 4 and 5, you need to consistently try to reach the podium," Fulton said in his first media interaction, held virtually.
Valentino Rossi claims GT World Challenge Europe podium at Brands Hatch, watched by Lando Norris
Valentino Rossi claimed a hugely popular first podium in GT World Challenge Europe at Brands Hatch on Sunday, exceeding his target of a top-five finish.
Kevin de Bruyne Seeks Champions League Vindication To Sparkling Man City Career
Real Madrid managed to blunt Manchester City's goalscoring phenom Erling Haaland in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, but there was no stopping the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian's thunderbolt at the Bernabeu left the tie delicately balanced at 1-1 heading into Wednesday's second leg, but with City oozing confidence thanks to a 100 percent record in 14 home games in 2023.
Thomas feels no pressure in wearing leader's pink jersey
Geraint Thomas said he is relishing the opportunity to win the Giro d'Italia and feels no pressure after inheriting the leader's maglia rosa jersey following Remco Evenepoel's withdrawal.