Brazilian Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues
April 5 : Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.
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Chelsea seek to turn corner after 7-0 FA Cup thrashing of Port Vale
LONDON, April 4 : Chelsea are hoping that Saturday's 7-0 thrashing of lowly Port Vale in an FA Cup quarter-final draws a line under a dismal run of form and internal upheaval that has threatened to ruin the season of the big-spending Londoners.
Chelsea brush aside League One Port Vale to book place in FA Cup semi-finals
Chelsea ended another difficult week in their turbulent season on a high by reaching the FA Cup semi-finals with a 7-0 win over Port Vale that eased the pressure on Liam Rosenior.
Inter boss Chivu defends Bastoni after Italy red card and media scrutiny
April 4 : Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu came to the defence of under-fire Alessandro Bastoni on Saturday, praising his centre-back's courage and sense of responsibility after Italy's World Cup playoff loss and criticising the media scrutiny around the club.
Man City have three games to restore their crown -- and potentially send Pep out on a high - ESPN
In the space of six days before the international break, Manchester City went from sifting through what looked like the wreckage of the season to breathing new life into the final weeks of their campaign.
Japan underline status as Asia's best World Cup hope in mixed window
April 4 : Wins over England and Scotland underline Japan's status as the Asian nation most likely to make a major impact at the World Cup during an international window of mixed fortunes for the continent's qualifiers for this summer's finals.
Saturday sport: FA Cup quarter finals get underway, Munster face Exeter Chiefs
The FA Cup quarter-final weekend kicks off with a heavyweight clash at the Etihad this lunchtime.
Fernandez's agent criticises Chelsea's 'unfair' ban
April 4 : Enzo Fernandez’s agent Javier Pastore has criticised Chelsea’s decision to ban the midfielder for two games after recent public comments about his future, saying the Argentina international does not understand the punishment.