Barcelona, Arsenal advance into Women’s Champions League semifinals
BARCELONA: Barcelona cruised into the last four of the Women’s Champions League for the fifth straight year by routing Roma 5-1 in the second leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
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Women's Champions League: Fridolina Rolfo double helps Barcelona dismantle Roma and claim semi-final spot
Fridolina Rolfo was at the double as Barcelona cruised into the Women’s Champions League semi-finals with a convincing 5-1 victory over Roma, winning 6-1 on aggregate. Swedish international Rolfo opened the scoring after 11 minutes and added a second on the stroke of half-time after Maria Leon had doubled Barcelona's lead at Camp Nou.
Manchester United must generate £105m for Harry Kane alternative and more transfer rumours
Manchester United have chosen Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos as an alternative option to Harry Kane should they fail to sign the England captain, according to reports.
Blow for Cheetahs as injury forces Steyn to miss Challenge Cup clash against Toulon
If a trip away to France to face Toulon in a round of 16 Challenge Cup isn't daunting enough, the Cheetahs will have to do so without the services of veteran Springbok Francois Steyn.
Sharks lose speedy winger to French club Lyon
Sharks winger Thaakir Abrahams has signed a two-year contract with Lyon, the French club confirmed on Monday.
WSL: Lauren Hemp in the goals as Manchester City make title statement with win over lacklustre Chelsea
Manchester City dealt Chelsea a blow in defence of their Women’s Super League crown while making a title statement of their own. Goals from Filippa Angeldahl and Lauren Hemp gave City a thoroughly deserved 2-0 win, moving them up to second place in the table, level on points with leaders and rivals Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time men’s international caps record
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men’s international appearance record on Thursday by starting Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein. The 38-year-old, who was dropped from the Portuguese starting XI during the World Cup in Qatar last year, won a 197th cap for his country. “Records are my motivation,” Ronaldo told reporters on Wednesday.
UEFA to investigate Barcelona for its referee payments
GENEVA: Barcelona are facing a new legal threat from UEFA, including a possible Champions League ban, because of their payments of millions of dollars to a company linked to a Spanish refereeing official. The European soccer body asked Thursday for an investigation into the matter, which is already being pursued by prosecutors in Spain. Champions League regulations in effect since April 2007 allow for clubs to be removed from European competitions if they were involved in fixing matches.