Ollie Watkins header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille in Europa League tie
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as Aston Villa battled to a 1-0 away win at Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.
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Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager
MADRID: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday. The private prosecution is asking for a six-month prison sentence to be issued for causing injury by gross negligence, as well as fines, a Madrid court said in a document dated January 7 and seen by AFP.
France name squad for opening Nations Championship encounter
PARIS, June 23 : France named 33 players on Tuesday for their opening Nations Championship fixture against New Zealand but are expected to strengthen the squad after this weekend’s Top 14 final.
Speed skating moves to Netherlands, Lyon to host ice sports in 2030 Winter Games
June 23 : Speed skating is set for a move to the Netherlands in the 2030 Winter Olympics, after the IOC's executive board approved a venue plan for the Games to be hosted in the French Alps, with several ice sports also moving from Nice to Lyon.
Luka Dončić invests in Italian team with NBA Europe hopes - ESPN
Luka Dončić is teaming up with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to bring basketball to Rome.
Putellas to leave Barcelona after signing off with European crown
May 26 : Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will leave Barcelona after 14 seasons at her childhood club, the Spanish side announced on Tuesday, with the 32-year-old departing as a free agent when her contract expires.
Putellas named Women's Champions League player of the season after Barcelona triumph
OSLO, May 24 : FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas was named by UEFA's technical group as the best player in this season's Women's Champions League, less than 24 hours after leading her side to a 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes to secure a fourth European crown for herself and the club.
Barcelona power to 4-0 women’s Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO: Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women’s Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants. Barca had to weather a first-half storm that saw Lyon have a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR review and the few chances that fell to Pajor went unpunished, but she turned on the style in the second period as her side won at a canter. Lindsey Heaps had the ball in the net after 14 minutes when Cata Coll spilled Wendie Renard’s header from a free kick, but the goal was chalked out for offside following a VAR review. Undeterred, Lyon continued to control the pace in the first half and for once it was Barcelona, who usually enjoy the lion’s share of possession, that were left to try to win the ball back. The French powerhouse, who are the competition’s most successful team with eight titles, tried to find space in behind the Barca backline, but they struggled to get shots on target, and they would be punished for it after the break. Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 55th minute as Patri Guijarro won the ball deep in her own half and surged forward before picking out Pajor to her right, who finished clinically from a tight angle. Pajor added her second 14 minutes later as the Lyon defense switched off and left her alone in front of goal.
Barcelona power to 4-0 women's Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO, May 23 : Barcelona forwards Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women's Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants.