Australia reach Champions Trophy semis after Lahore washout
LAHORE, Pakistan : Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
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Sainz criticises 'ridiculously little' pre-season testing
SAKHIR, Bahrain : Williams driver Carlos Sainz expressed frustration on Friday at Formula One's limited pre-season testing and suggested teams should be allowed to trade time in the simulator for track mileage.
'My opinion is more important': Man Utd's Amorim backs Fernandes after Keane criticism
Bruno Fernandes is a key player for Manchester United, manager Ruben Amorim stressed on Friday as he defended the Portugal international following criticism from the Premier League club's former captain Roy Keane.
Simeone hails Griezmann’s impact as Atletico eye crucial Bilbao clash
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised Antoine Griezmann’s standout contributions this season, highlighting his importance for the side as the LaLiga title race heats up.
Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit
England batter Jos Buttler stepped down as the country's limited-overs captain on Friday, days after their group stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy.
Guardiola declines to comment on Tebas complaint about City's finances
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declined to answer questions on Friday about a complaint made to the European Commission by the head of Spain's La Liga accusing the Premier League champions of breaching financial rules.
Kovac urges Dortmund to build on momentum after big win
Borussia Dortmund must take confidence from their 6-0 demolition of Union Berlin in the Bundesliga when they travel to face St Pauli in Saturday's league clash, coach Niko Kovac said on Friday.
PSG-Lille match a good rehearsal for Liverpool clash, says Luis Enrique
Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain host Lille on Saturday in a match that could aid their preparations for next week's Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash at home to Liverpool, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday.