Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman out indefinitely to address back issue
Trinity Rodman is taking time away from the Washington Spirit as she deals with back issues, the National Women's Soccer League team said.
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Al-Jazira stun star-studded Shabab Al-Ahli and take ADIB Cup final glory
AL-AIN: Abdullah Ramadan’s remarkable 40-yard wonder strike and fancy footwork from ex-Fulham winger Neeskens Kebano helped fire underdogs Al-Jazira to a deserved 2-1 ADIB Cup final victory against star-studded Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Club on Saturday night.
Raphinha leads Barcelona’s thrilling 4-3 comeback over Celta in La Liga
BARCELONA: Hansi Flick ran onto the field on the final whistle and lifted Raphinha off his feet in a bear hug. The Brazil forward deserved being singled out for extra praise from Barcelona’s coach. He had just led a thrilling 4-3 fightback over Celta Vigo by scoring two late goals including a clutch penalty for an injury-time winner. Barcelona remained on pace for the Spanish league title as they opened up a seven-point gap over Real Madrid before the defending champion host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. “It was amazing to see at this stage how this team gives everything to never give up,” Flick said.
Flick hails Barca's comeback win against Celta but Lewandowski injury a worry
BARCELONA : Barcelona's 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo showed the team will never give up, coach Hansi Flick said after Saturday's victory which was only dampened by Robert Lewandowski's injury.
USWNT star Trinity Rodman out indefinitely with back injury - ESPN
United States star Trinity Rodman has been ruled out indefinitely by the Washington Spirit as she continues to deal with an ongoing back injury.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he will discuss his future at end of season
MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti has eluded speaking about his future after recent reports that again linked the Real Madrid coach with a move to Brazil’s national team. The veteran Italian manager was asked several times by reporters on Saturday at a pre-game press conference if he would leave the Spanish giant this summer, and each time he responded that he didn’t want to speak about it. “At the end of the season we will speak about this with the club,” he said more than once. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is under contract with Madrid through June 2026. Speculation regarding his career plans has once again spiked after Madrid’s exit from the Champions League this week. Britain’s Sky Sports has reported that he will step down following the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26. Besides the Copa del Rey, Madrid is still in the fight to defend its La Liga title and is also to play in the Club World Cup this summer. Madrid is in second place behind Barcelona in the league.
Nassr’s title hopes dented by Qadsiah
Al-Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Qadsiah on Friday in what was a huge blow to their chances of winning the Saudi Pro League title. The defeat means that while the Yellows stay in third and eight points behind the leaders Al-Ittihad, there are now just six games to go. Time and matches are running out.
CAF fines its president’s club $100,000 after African Champions League fan disorder
CAIRO: CAF fined its president’s club $100,000 after violent fan clashes at an African Champions League game between two teams that are going to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Mamelodi Sundowns, owned by Patrice Motsepe — a South African mining billionaire and FIFA vice president – breached safety and security rules hosting an April 1 game against Esperance of Tunisia, the Confederation of African Football said in a disciplinary ruling late Thursday. Motsepe has been president of African soccer’s governing body CAF for four years and was re-elected unopposed last month. The African soccer body said Sundowns “is required to strictly implement the safety and security measures specified in the CAF regulations, guidelines and directives, particularly in their upcoming matches.” Esperance was fined $150,000 for the fan misconduct, CAF said, related to clashes in the stands at the quarterfinal, first leg game. Sundowns won the first leg 1-0 in Pretoria and advanced to the semifinals after the return game ended 0-0 in Tunis one week later.