Champions League hopefuls Manchester City boosted by Erling Haaland return
Erling Haaland is ready to return for the season run-in to boost Manchester City’s hopes of securing Champions League football and lifting the FA Cup.
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Arne Slot praises Alexis Mac Allister’s role in Liverpool’s title win
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has praised the contribution his “stand-out” midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has made to their Premier League title success.
Edwin van der Sar hopes lightning can strike twice for Manchester United
Edwin van der Sar was on the wrong end of things when Manchester United previously saved their season with Europa League glory and hopes his former club can aid their rebuild by repeating the trick eight years on.
Times Square boxing event ends in a stunner as Rolando Romero beats Ryan Garcia. Haney, Lopez win
NEW YORK: Ryan Garcia arrived in Times Square in a Batmobile, hoping to look like a superhero in his return to boxing. Minutes later, he was hurt and on the canvas, looking up at the billboards and bright lights on the marquees surrounding the ring after being knocked down by Rolando “Rolly” Romero’s crushing left hand in the second round. Wham! Pow! Romero went on to beat Garcia by unanimous decision Friday night, a surprising finish to a night of boxing like none other. “Just Rolly’s night,” Garcia said. “He fought a good fight.
Man City climb to third as De Bruyne sinks Wolves
MANCHESTER: Manchester City moved closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Kevin De Bruyne sealed a vital 1-0 win against Wolves on Friday. Pep Guardiola’s side are embroiled in a tense battle for a top five finish in the Premier League and De Bruyne lifted them to third place with his first half strike at the Etihad Stadium. For just the second time in a turbulent campaign, City have reeled off five successive wins in all competitions. It was a major boost to City’s hopes of securing a place in Europe’s elite club competition. “We are better than we were weeks ago. If we play like we did today, it is really good but we cannot relax.
Al-Hilal part ways with coach Jorge Jesus
Al-Hilal and coach Jorge Jesus have parted ways, according to a club announcement early on Saturday.
INTERVIEW: Kawasaki Frontale’s Sai van Wermeskerken says pressure all on Al-Ahli in ACL Elite final
JEDDAH: Having ended the AFC Champions League Elite dreams of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in Wednesday’s semifinal, Kawasaki Frontale’s full-back Sai van Wermeskerken is now plotting another upset.
Bangladesh to face the UAE in 2-match T20 series in Sharjah
SHARJAH: The Bangladesh men’s cricket team will visit the UAE this month for a two-match T20 International series against the Emirati national side. The games will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on May 17 and 19.