A genius and Maradona’s hero – Italian media rave about Napoli’s Scott McTominay
Scott McTominay has been branded a “genius” by the Italian media after his brace against Torino gave Napoli control of the Serie A title race.
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Bruno Fernandes hopes late goal at Bournemouth gives Rasmus Hojlund confidence
Bruno Fernandes hopes striker Rasmus Hojlund takes confidence from only his fourth Premier League goal of the season as Manchester United target two trips to Bilbao.
Casper makes it 2-0 to Ruud family after beating Korda in Madrid
Casper Ruud said gaining revenge for his family was on his mind during his win over Sebastian Korda at the Madrid Open on Sunday but the Norwegian could only grin sheepishly after learning his father Christian had actually beaten Petr Korda 26 years ago. Christian Ruud defeated former world number two Petr Korda in their only meeting on the ATP Tour at the Miami Open in 1999, a stat which surprised world number 15. “Honestly I thought he had lost to Petr before, so I was out here seeking revenge for the family, but this is an even better statistic for us,” he said after his 6-3 6-3 win on Sunday. “We’ll try to keep it alive for as long as possible.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is chasing silverware in the Asian Champions League Elite
Big-spending Saudi clubs including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are dominating the Asian Champions League Elite, accounting for all but one of the semifinalists in action this week. In three quarterfinals played on the weekend, the three Saudi Pro League teams won with a combined scoreline of 14-1. At least one is guaranteed a place in the final on May 3 as four-time champion Al-Hilal meets two-time finalist Al-Ahli in the first of the two semis at Jeddah. On Wednesday, Al-Nassr takes on Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale, the only non-Saudi club still in contention for the continental title.
Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Mexico City with stellar final round
Joaquin Niemann was virtually flawless Sunday, firing a 6-under-par 65 at Club de Golf Chapultepec to earn his third championship of the season at LIV Golf Mexico City. Niemann began his day two shots off the lead, but three birdies on his first seven holes put him in an enviable position. He added birdies on Nos.
Arne Slot returns Jurgen Klopp compliment after winning title with Liverpool
Liverpool manager Arne Slot chanted the name of his predecessor Jurgen Klopp after guiding the Reds to a record-equalling 20th top-flight title on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup not enough to make Man City season a success
Pep Guardiola admitted winning the FA Cup will not be enough to call Manchester City’s season a success on the day his side reached the final but were dethroned as Premier League champions.
Everything can change – Ruben Amorim offers hope to Man Utd fans
Ruben Amorim reassured Manchester United fans “everything can change” in the balance of Premier League power after rivals Liverpool emulated his club’s record 20 top-flight titles.