Chelsea’s hectic schedule denying Frank Lampard time on the training pitch
Frank Lampard feels Chelsea’s hectic schedule is hampering efforts to work through the team’s difficulties on the training pitch.
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Mbappé sets league goals record for PSG in 3-1 win vs Lens
PARIS: Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi scored a goal each as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain profited from a red card to beat second-place Lens 3-1 and move nine points clear of its rival. It was an extra special goal for Mbappé. Earlier this season he became PSG’s all-time leading scorer when he beat Edinson Cavani’s 200-goal mark.
European wrap: Kylian Mbappe becomes Paris Saint-Germain record league scorer
Kylian Mbappe starred as Paris Saint-Germain beat ten-man Lens to extend their lead over their nearest Ligue 1 title challengers.
Azam, Rauf star in Pakistan's T20 win over New Zealand
Azam, who fell for just nine in his 100th T20I on Friday, compensated with a brisk 58-ball 101 not out to lift Pakistan to a solid 192-4 in their 20 overs.
In-form Max Mata strike earns Sligo Rovers share of spoils with Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United remained tied on points in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table after the visitors came away from the Showgrounds with a point.
Real Madrid wins 2-0 at Cadiz before trip to Chelsea
BARCELONA, Spain: Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 win at Cadiz in the Spanish league on Saturday despite resting several first-choice players ahead of its trip to London to face Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Karim Benzema had already hit the woodwork twice as Cadiz clung to the goalkeeping skills of backup David Gil to stay alive before Nacho Fernández and Marco Asensio broke though with goals in the 72nd and 76th minutes. The win left Madrid 10 points behind Spanish league leader Barcelona, which visits Getafe on Sunday.
Nedbank Cup: Sizzling Stellenbosch end Sundowns' treble-winning dreams, Pirates push past Dondol
At Athlone Stadium, Cape Town
Another record for Haaland, another loss for Lampard in EPL
MANCHESTER: The records keep coming for Erling Haaland at Manchester City. The losses are mounting for Frank Lampard at Chelsea. City’s 3-1 win over Leicester on Saturday, which moved the defending champions three points behind Premier League leader Arsenal, was inevitably propelled by Haaland even though the prolific striker had just 45 minutes on the field.