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Thomas Zilliacus: Finnish businessman withdraws from third round of bidding for Manchester United - 'A farce'

Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has withdrawn his offer to buy Manchester United, calling the decision of the owners to go to a third round of bidding «a farce». Zilliacus, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim, and Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, publicly submitted second bids to the Glazer family, but now the bidding has gone to a third round. Ad Zilliacus is the founder and chairman of new social media organisation novaM Group and has previously been involved with HJK Helsinki and ice hockey champions Jokerit.

Rio Ferdinand: Real Madrid should have scored more than two goals against Chelsea - 'There for the taking'

Rio Ferdinand says Chelsea «were there for the taking» and Real Madrid will not be happy to have only won the first leg 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-final tie. Goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio, either side of a Ben Chilwell red card, have given Real a commanding lead ahead of the second leg. Ad Former Man Utd and England defender Ferdinand believes Chelsea were «let off at times» by the defending champions and thinks the hosts should have added to Asensio's strike with their man advantage.

Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can come back against Real Madrid in Champions League - 'Special things can happen'

Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can mount a comeback against Real Madrid after their 2-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio scored either side of a Ben Chilwell red card in a one-sided first leg which leaves Chelsea needing to score at least two goals if they are to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Ad Lampard has overseen two losses as interim boss at Chelsea and his side are yet to score a goal since his return to the London club last week.

Who has qualified for World Championship Snooker last 32 at Crucible? Joe Perry 'sick' after win over friend Mark Davis

The last 32 of the 47th World Championship has been finalised with former semi-finalists David Gilbert and Joe Perry qualifying for the Crucible Theatre. Gilbert fired three centuries in completing a 10-7 win over two-time finalist Matthew Stevens to reach the first round proper while Joe Perry edged out close friend Mark Davis on the final black of the final frame in a dramatic 10-9 victory at the English Institute of Sport. Ad The win means two-time Six Red world champion Davis must return to Q School in the summer if he is to extend his 32-year stay on the main professional circuit.

Bennacer goal gives AC Milan Champions League quarter-final first-leg advantage over 10-man Napoli side

AC Milan had their backs to the wall for large chunks of their Champions League quarter-final against Napoli, but will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg thanks to Ismael Bennacer’s goal. The visitors, who finished with 10 men after having Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sent off in the second half, missed a catalogue of chances as they dominated for long periods at the San Siro, and were ultimately left frustrated. Ad It took less than 60 seconds for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to have the first opening, although his shot was cleared off the line, while Anguissa and Piotr Zielinski were denied by home goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

Three-time Olympic Champion Adam Peaty not included in Great Britain World Aquatics Championships squad

Great Britain have not included three-time Olympic Gold medallist Adam Peaty in this summer’s World Aquatics Championships squad. Peaty, 28, withdrew from the British Championships earlier this month citing mental health reasons, and has no “specific timelines” on his return.

Holger Rune shows clay class in win over Dominic Thiem in Monte Carlo to suggest changing of guard

The first Masters 1000 tournament of the European clay swing is well under way in Monte Carlo with Novak Djokovic heading a field of the ATP’s leading names. However, while world No.

Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea: Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio put defending champions in control against toothless Blues

Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabeu. Frank Lampard's side had a huge chance to take the lead after just three minutes when N'Golo Kante released Joao Felix with a great pass and the Portuguese international burst through on goal before firing an effort at Thibaut Courtois. Ad This chance was a sign of things to come for Chelsea in the first half as they managed to get in behind Real Madrid's defence on the counter on numerous occasions but without punishing the hosts.

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Thomas Zilliacus: Finnish businessman withdraws from third round of bidding for Manchester United - 'A farce'

Rio Ferdinand: Real Madrid should have scored more than two goals against Chelsea - 'There for the taking'

Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can come back against Real Madrid in Champions League - 'Special things can happen'

Who has qualified for World Championship Snooker last 32 at Crucible? Joe Perry 'sick' after win over friend Mark Davis

Bennacer goal gives AC Milan Champions League quarter-final first-leg advantage over 10-man Napoli side

Three-time Olympic Champion Adam Peaty not included in Great Britain World Aquatics Championships squad

Holger Rune shows clay class in win over Dominic Thiem in Monte Carlo to suggest changing of guard

Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea: Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio put defending champions in control against toothless Blues