Chelsea facing crucial weekend in top-five hunt
LONDON :Chelsea face what looks like a must-win game at home to Everton on Saturday in their quest to finish in the Premier League's top five and return to the Champions League next season.
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Man Utd can still attract players despite season's setbacks, Amorim says
Manchester United still have the allure for potential transfer targets despite the churn at the club and their lacklustre performances this season, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.
Spurs missing Son for Liverpool game but he may return for Europa League
LONDON : Tottenham Hotspur are still without Son Heung-min for the trip to face Premier League leaders Liverpool, but hope to have their captain back for their upcoming Europa League semi-final, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday.
Leverkusen out to improve mood after title hopes all but gone, Xabi Alonso says
BERLIN : Bayer Leverkusen want to end their Bundesliga season with a strong finish to improve the mood in the team after all but ending their title hopes in the past two weeks with two consecutive draws, said coach Xabi Alonso on Friday.
Spanish Cup final referee cries over Real Madrid TV criticism
SEVILLE, Spain :Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, the referee for Saturday's Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, was brought to tears on Friday, responding to a critical video published by Real's in-house TV channel (RMTV).
Eubank Jr faces $500,000 fine after missing the weight v Benn
LONDON : Chris Eubank Jr will be fined $500,000 after hitting the scales half an ounce over the weight limit for Saturday's long-awaited fight with fellow-Briton Conor Benn at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Winning FA Cup not enough to restore Man City's aura, says Guardiola
Winning the FA Cup would not be enough to put Manchester City back on their pedestal after the Premier League champions fell by the wayside this season but it would be a nice way to wrap up their domestic campaign, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut
LONDON :Sifan Hassan concedes she remembers little about her remarkable marathon debut two years ago in London when she stopped twice to stretch her hip before her stunning kick down the home stretch to victory, but she is hoping for less drama in Sunday's race.