Soccer-Serie A weekend talking points
(Reuters) - Talking points from the weekend's Serie A matches
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Naomi Osaka addresses crowd after fan heckles her during loss at Indian Wells
Four-time major champion and former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka was brought to tears during her second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday after a fan heckled her from the stands during the first set.
Gary Neville sends Cristiano Ronaldo transfer message to Man Utd board after Spurs heroics
Gary Neville has warned Manchester United that Cristiano Ronaldo will be the one deciding if he stays at the club next year and not the other way round.
Clinical first-half display sets Sligo on their way
Sligo Rovers clinical first-half display put Drogheda United to the sword at Head In The Game Park and ensured their own unbeaten start to the Premier Division season remains intact.
Don’t play politics – Paul Canoville demands Chelsea are sold ‘without delay’
Paul Canoville has urged the UK Government not to “play politics” with Chelsea but instead to oversee a quick change of ownership at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle Boss Eddie Howe Says Chelsea Will Cope On The Pitch Despite Sanctions
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes Chelsea will remain a formidable force on the pitch this season despite the sanctions imposed by the British government on Blues owner Roman Abramovich. Howe's side travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday to face Chelsea, who will be playing their second game since the Russian billionaire's UK assets were frozen following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Chelsea are not allowed to sign new players, renew contracts or sell match tickets under the stringent new rules imposed on Thursday. The sanctions have raised fears over the club's future but Thomas Tuchel's team showed no signs of being distracted in their 3-1 win at Norwich just hours after the government's announcement.
India Predicted XI For 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: Will Rohit Sharma Retain The Same Line-Up?
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka starts on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Having thrashed the visitors by an innings and 222 runs in the opening Test in Mohali, India will be confident going into the match in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma-led India dominated with both bat and ball in the first Test last week, finishing it in just three days, and the skipper could be tempted to retain the same line-up. Batting first, India rode on Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 175 to declare their innings at 574/8. In response Jadeja starred with the ball too, picking up five wickets in the first innings and four wickets in the second to help India seal victory. During the first Test, Ravichandran Ashwin went past Kapil Dev in the list of highest Indian wicket-takers in Tests while Virat Kohli played his 100th Test match.
A Study Has Broken Down How Much Chelsea Will Lose On Unsold Tickets For The Rest Of The Season
The 55-year-old has seen all his assets frozen and while Chelsea have a special licence to continue playing, it's plunged their potential sale into doubt.