Ronaldo is rested and returning his attention to an Asian Champions League title
Cristiano Ronaldo has rested and now is returning his attention to winning his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia.
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PSG Draw With Nantes To Stay Unbeaten In Ligue 1
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 game on Tuesday, a result which maintains their unbeaten domestic record this season with the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on the horizon. It looked like Vitinha's first-half strike might be enough for PSG, who have already secured a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title, to leave the Stade de la Beaujoire with the victory. However, Nantes hit back to equalise with six minutes remaining through their Brazilian midfielder Douglas Augusto, earning the hosts a precious point in their battle for survival.
Provisional approval given for AFC Champions League Two final to be held at Singapore's Bishan Stadium
SINGAPORE: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has granted the Lion City Sailors provisional approval to host the upcoming AFC Champions League Two final at Bishan Stadium.
Alasan Ancelotti Menolak Galak ke Para Pemain Madrid
Pelatih Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti menjawab anggapan ia kurang tegas kepada para pemain bintangnya hingga berujung penurunan performa tim musim ini. Pria asal Italia itu mengaku memang bukan tipe 'pelatih galak'.
Inter Milan vs Roma One Of Three Serie A Fixtures Moved For Pope Francis' Funeral
Inter Milan's match against Roma has been postponed due to a clash with Pope Francis' funeral which the Vatican announced will take place on Saturday, Serie A said on Tuesday. Serie A said all three matches scheduled for Saturday would be rescheduled, with Inter's -- moved to Sunday at 1300 GMT -- being the highest profile as they contest the league title with Napoli. The decision comes after the Italian government announced on Tuesday five days of national mourning for Francis, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, who died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88 after suffering a stroke.
Matheus Nunes Strikes At The Death As Manchester City Sink Aston Villa To Boost Top-Five Bid
Matheus Nunes scored a priceless stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat top five-rivals Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to boost their bid to qualify for the Champions League. Pep Guardiola's side were seconds away from a damaging draw at the Etihad Stadium after Bernardo Silva's early opener was cancelled out by Marcus Rashford's penalty. But Nunes's last-gasp strike sparked wild celebrations from Guardiola and his players as they climbed to third place in the Premier League.
Ohio State's Bjork pleads to CFP leaders for calendar change - ESPN
LAS COLINAS, Texas — Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork told leaders of the College Football Playoff on Tuesday that the sport's calendar needs to change, and it's a critical component as they consider the playoff's future format.
Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral
ROME: Italy’s top-flight Serie A soccer league has postponed Saturday’s three fixtures until Sunday due to Pope Francis’ funeral being held that day in Rome, it said on Tuesday. Earlier media reports had suggested that Serie A might make an exception for Inter Milan’s clash with visitors AS Roma to allow Simone Inzaghi’s side additional rest time ahead of their midweek Champions League semifinal at Barcelona. But the league has confirmed that the game at San Siro will now kick off at 1500 local time (1300 GMT) on Sunday. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday aged 88. His funeral will be held at St.