Messi back training with PSG after Saudi Arabian jaunt
Lionel Messi has returned to training with Paris St Germain following his suspension over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
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'He should never wear the shirt again': Paris chill reflects fans' mood towards Messi
There's a chill in the air fitting for the mood Paris Saint-Germain fans hold towards superstar forward Lionel Messi, whose time left at the club can now surely be measured in weeks rather than years.
Urawa's Hoibraten eyes J.League title challenge after Asian success
SAITAMA, Japan : Urawa Red Diamonds defender Marius Hoibraten has backed his team mates to sustain their bid for the club's first J.League title in 17 years after helping the Japanese outfit claim the Asian Champions League crown on Saturday with a victory over Al-Hilal.
Urawa coach Skorza sacrifices principals to claim Asian title
SAITAMA, Japan : Urawa Red Diamonds coach Maciej Skorza admitted he had to sacrifice his football principals to secure their third Asian Champions League title with victory over defending champions Al-Hilal on Saturday.
Fatigue not to blame for final loss, says Al-Hilal coach Diaz
SAITAMA, Japan : Al-Hilal coach Ramon Diaz refused to blame his team's packed schedule for their failure to defend the Asian Champions League title as the Saudi Arabian side surrendered the crown to Urawa Red Diamonds on Saturday.
Ramon Diaz praises Al Hilal's 'champion personality' after ACL final defeat to Urawa
Al Hilal manager Ramon Diaz thanked his players for their “champion personality and huge effort” despite the heartbreak of losing the Asian Champions League final on Saturday.
Al Hilal heartbreak as Urawa Red Diamonds clinch Asian Champions League title
Urawa Red Diamonds are champions of Asia for a third time after they defeated holders Al Hilal 2-1 on aggregate in the Asian Champions League final on Saturday.
Final heartbreak for Al-Hilal who wonder what might have been
On Saturday, Al-Hilal lost the Asian Champions League final for the third time in a decade. The record books will show that Urawa Reds won the second leg 1-0 to take the tie 2-1 on aggregate but what won’t be as clear was that — just as in 2014 against Western Sydney Wanderers and three years later against the same Japanese opposition — the Riyadh giants could have been the ones lifting the trophy.