Pep Guardiola dumbfounded by Jamie Carragher's 'Rudiger-itis' comment
Pep Guardiola was lost for words when told of Jamie Carragher's thoughts on Erling Haaland’s absence against Real Madrid in midweek.
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Daniel Munoz and a Joachim Andersen own goal see Crystal Palace past Fulham
Former Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen scored an own goal as the Eagles secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Taubitz wins women's World Cup luge overall title, 27th consecutive German to claim crown
Julia Taubitz clinched the women's World Cup luge singles overall championship on Saturday in Yanqing, China, marking the 27th consecutive year that a German slider has captured the title.
Leverkusen ease past Kiel to cut Bayern's lead to five points
KIEL, Germany : Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen eased past struggling Holstein Kiel 2-0 with a goal and an assist from Amine Adli in the Bundesliga on Saturday to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to five points.
Buoyant Frankfurt aim for ‘perfection’ against league leaders Bayern
BERLIN: Despite their best Bundesliga season in decades, Eintracht Frankfurt know only something close to a perfect performance will help topple league leaders Bayern Munich on Sunday. With 22 of 34 games played this Bundesliga campaign, Frankfurt sit third and are on track for their first top-four finish since the 1992-93 season. Frankfurt’s 2022 Europa League win meant a first-ever Champions League participation. Another crack at the European elite from finishing in the top four this season would be a just reward for Dino Toppmoeller’s impressive side, who have rebounded despite the loss of Omar Marmoush to Manchester City. Up next is a trip to Bayern, who are eight points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen and on track to win back the Bundesliga title. Frankfurt will be the underdogs on Sunday but have recent form against the German giants. Frankfurt held Bayern to a 3-3 draw in October, making them one of only four teams alongside Leverkusen, Mainz and Borussia Dortmund who have taken points off the league leaders this season. Bayern may have won only one of their past four against Frankfurt, but Eagles captain Kevin Trapp was not getting ahead of himself on Thursday. “We are third and Bayern are 13 points ahead of us, that speaks volumes. Trapp said the visitors “must get close to perfection in order to get a point or better there.” Bayern may be sailing in the league but they come into Sunday’s game after two straight draws and Trapp said the hosts will fight hard “so that a crisis isn’t declared in Munich.” Bayern look set to be without star striker Harry Kane, who was subbed off at half-time in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Celtic. Frankfurt have their own injury woes, with German defender Robin Koch out and
FIH Pro League: Indian Men Beat Ireland 4-0, Women's Team Defeats Germany 1-0
India continued their domination over Ireland, defeating the visitors 4-0 in their return leg men's FIH Pro League match in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. It was India's second consecutive win over Ireland in the Pro League, having defeated the same opponents 3-1 in the first-leg on Friday. The Indians dominated the proceedings from start to finish, scoring through Nilam Sanjeep Xess (14th minute), Mandeep Singh (24th), Abhishek (28th) and Shamsher Singh (34th). It was Ireland who started on a bright note, earning a penalty corner as early as in the ninth minute but they wasted the chance.
Celtic slip up at Hibs as Josh Campbell brace foils Scottish Premiership leaders
Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell's first-half double earned David Gray's in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic.
Biathlon-Sure-fire Simon steers France to women's relay gold
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland : Julia Simon anchored a triumphant final leg as France powered to victory in the women's 4x6km relay at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Championships on Saturday, hitting a perfect 10 of 10 shots to claim the gold.