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Barca boosted by win at PSG ahead of biggest week of the season

MADRID : Barcelona got a statement 3-2 win at Paris St Germain in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg clash on Wednesday that left them brimming with confidence ahead of what is expected to be biggest week of their season so far.

Slug and Lettuce chain's future in doubt over massive £2bn debt

Concerns have been raised over the future of thousands of pubs, including 80 in Greater Manchester, after it emerged that the UK's largest pub chain Stonegate is grappling with a huge £2.3bn debt. The group, which owns Slug and Lettuce, also operates more than 4,400 other hospitality venues in the UK, including Be At One and a series of smaller bars - but has warned that there is a risk it might not be able to service its debts.

India Start Off With Easy Win In Billie Jean King Cup

Rutuja Bhosale did not lose a single game while Ankita Raina too had an easy outing as the Indian team expectedly blanked Pacific Oceania 3-0 on the opening day of the Billie Jean King Cup in China on Tuesday. Bhosale double bageled Fiji's Tarani Kamoe to put India ahead. The country's number one singles player Raina then sealed the contest with a 6-1 6-3 win over Saoirse Breen, who is also from Fiji. In the inconsequential doubles, the Indian combination of Shrivalli Rashmika Bhamidipaty and Prarthana Thombare outplayed Mehetia Boosie and Ruby Coffin 6-1 6-1.