Newcastle smash four past Chelsea after rousing second-half display
Newcastle produced a stunning second-half display as the Magpies halted Chelsea’s Premier League momentum with a 4-1 win at St James’ Park.
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Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta makes history as first female assistant coach in Bundesliga
BERLIN: When Kevin Volland scored a late equalizer for Union Berlin, assistant coach Marie-Louise Eta pushed the team for more. Eta had already made history on Saturday by becoming the first female assistant coach in the 60-year history of the Bundesliga, as well as in the other top divisions of Europe’s “big five” soccer leagues. With Union bidding to end a nine-game run of German league defeats, Volland scored two minutes before the end of regulation time against Augsburg to set off celebrations of joy and relief around Union’s Stadion An der Alten Försterei. It was Union’s first goal in five games and the match ended 1-1. Eta didn’t celebrate the goal for long, but instead encouraged her players to go for the win.
Newcastle United suffer ‘massive’ injury blow ahead of Manchester United clash
Eddie Howe has confirmed that Joe Willock has suffered a recurrence of his Achilles injury a week before Newcastle take on Manchester United.
Newcastle halt Chelsea's revival with stunning second-half rout
Newcastle produced a stunning second-half display as the Magpies halted Chelsea’s Premier League momentum with a 4-1 win at St James’ Park.
Playing under Alonso ‘a dream’ for Leverkusen’s Xhaka
BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka said on Saturday “it is a dream” to play under Xabi Alonso after a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen helped his team back to the top of the Bundesliga. The victory — Leverkusen’s 17th in 18 fixtures this season — reestablished their two-point lead over second-placed Bayern Munich. Xhaka joined Leverkusen in the close-season from Premier League side Arsenal, where he played under Alonso’s childhood friend Mikel Arteta. “It’s a dream for me to play under Xabi Alonso, he was a world-class player in the same position as me — I played against him myself,” Xhaka told Sky Germany. “He gives me things that I can take... “We have a great team, a great coach and a great mentality. “We work hard daily and you can see the results on the ground.” Xhaka is one of several summer signings to impress this season, along with Alex Grimaldo, who scored in the win over Bremen, Victor Boniface and Jonas Hofmann. Leverkusen’s blistering start has some talking of a potential maiden Bundesliga title, but Xhaka was careful not to look too far into the future. “Nothing is a foregone conclusion.
Luton move four points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace
LUTON, England: Jacob Brown scored an 83rd-minute winner as Luton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. It was only Luton’s second win in 13 games in English soccer’s top division this season after securing promotion last term.
FIFA investigating crowd disruption in Brazil-Argentina clash
RIO DE JANIERO, Brazil: FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings over the crowd disturbances that caused a delay in the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium on Thursday, according to media reports. Brazil and Argentina fans started fighting behind one of the goals during the national anthems, prompting police to charge at the traveling contingent with batons drawn. The visiting world champions, led by captain Lionel Messi, went over to the terraces to try and calm the situation before leaving the pitch for more than 10 minutes. “FIFA can confirm that its Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA),” said a statement reported by the BBC. Argentina face disciplinary action from soccer’s world governing body for the “crowd disturbance” and delayed kick-off. FIFA added that Brazil are under investigation for potential violations of ‘Article 17’ of the disciplinary code, which relates to maintaining order and security during matches. The game started after the long delay and Argentina won 1-0 with a 63rd-minute header from defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Classy Newcastle thrash Chelsea 4-1 as James sees red
NEWCASTLE, England :Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak netted on his return from injury, while two quick-fire second-half goals and a late Anthony Gordon strike gave the Magpies a 4-1 Premier League win over 10-man Chelsea at St James' Park on Saturday.