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To stop this brute force called England, Sri Lanka will have to play out of their skins with the onus resting on the pace duo of Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Pradeep. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Sri Lanka battle to survive as England aim to go on top

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the 6th spot with four points and will have to win rest of their 4 matches to reach the semis.

20 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

Chile will now face Ecuador on June 22. (Photo: AFP)

Copa America 2019: 'Alexis Sanchez on right track', says coach Reinaldo Rueda

Sanchez was sidelined during the Premier League season due to a knee injury.

18 Jun 2019 2:19 PM

Hazard opined over his career also and said that he is in the best moment of his career. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard lauds Mbappe, Pogba after joining Real Madrid

Madrid had an awful season as they failed to secure any trophy. Keeping their performance in mind, the club had signed Hazard.

14 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

Brazil would be looking to win their ninth Copa America title. The team last won the tournament in 2007. (Photo: AP)

'Media talks more about Neymar than we do': Brazil coach Tite

Brazil was able to reach the quarter-final stages of the FIFA WC 2018 in Russia and the team takes on Bolivia in Sao Paulo on June 14.

14 Jun 2019 3:56 PM

Neymar testified for five hours on Thursday regarding the rape case against him. (Photo: AFP/ Neymar Jr Instagram)

Brazilian star Neymar issues statement regarding rape allegations

Before Neymar issued his statement, prosecutors also issued their statement over the rape case against Neymar.

14 Jun 2019 3:39 PM

"He's my friend, I get along very well with him and his family. For Madrid, it's going to be fantastic," said Courtois. (Photo: AFP)

Thibaut Courtois believes Eden Hazard is going to make a difference for Real Madrid

Not only Courtois but Dries Mertens is also happy for Hazard and praised Hazard by calling him "one of the best player in the world".

09 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

Granit Xhaka enunciated that they were a better team (Photo: AP)

We were better team, but they had Ronaldo, says Xhaka after facing defeat

Xhaka also praised the 34-year-old for his 'unbelievable quality'.

07 Jun 2019 3:37 PM

Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in the semi-final against Switzerland (Photo: AFP)

'It's not just Ronaldo, we're going to face great Portugal': Virgil van Dijk

Both Netherlands and Portugal registered a 3-1 victory in the semi-finals to secure their spot in the final.

07 Jun 2019 12:40 PM

Hugo Lloris is keeping himself positive and is hopeful to make a strong come back (Photo: AFP)

After defeat in Champions League final, Hugo hopes for come back next season

Lloris also said that despite it is a very positive thing to reach in the Champions League final but it cannot match the feeling of winning.

03 Jun 2019 3:46 PM

Former Napoli boss Sarri lifted his first major trophy after Eden Hazard's double strike helped Chelsea clinch the Europa League. (Photo: AFP)

David Luiz lauds manager Maurizio Sarri after winning Europa League

There have been speculations that Sarri might end up leaving the club and he may no longer continue as the manager of the team.

30 May 2019 4:22 PM

Pochettino said the manager faced mixed emotions after reaching the finals of the Champions League. (Photo: AFP)

'I might cry for one week if we win Champions League', says Spurs boss Pochettino

There has been heavy speculation that the manager may end up leaving the club after the finals of the Champions League.

27 May 2019 2:46 PM

The Belgian's contract is due to expire at the end of next season. (Photo: ChelseaFC/Twitter )

Sarri does not want Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea

In January, Chelsea agreed a $73 million move for Christian Pulisic, who they loaned back to Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season.

23 May 2019 12:52 PM

Mowbray also opined that there are some qualities which the Indian footballer lacks. (Photo: Blackburn Rovers/Twitter)

Blackburn Rovers coach praises Indian footballer Aniket Jadhav

Jadhav joined the Blackburn Rovers in March from Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC for a training stint.

23 May 2019 12:35 PM

Kompany had announced on Sunday, May 19, that he is going to leave the club for a player-manager role at Belgian football club R.S.C. Anderlecht. (Photo: AP)

Pep Guardiola convinced that Kompany will return to Man City sooner or later

City won their second consecutive Premier League title finishing ahead of Liverpool this season to claim Kompany's fourth league title.

21 May 2019 2:46 PM

Brazil, who are hosting Copa America, announced the squad that is going into the tournament and players like Marcelo Vinicius Junior and Alex Telles did not find a spot in the squad. (Photo: AP)

Former Brazilian defender says that Neymar should not captain Brazil

Neymar attracted a lot of criticism during the World Cup last year because of his theatrics on the pitch.

20 May 2019 8:49 PM

Before his departure for the limited-overs series in England, Ali had tweeted on April 24 that he was sending his daughter to the US for treatment. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan cricketer Asif Ali's daughter dies after cancer treatment

Islamabad United, the team Asif plays for in the Pakistan Super League, confirmed the child's death in a statement issued late Sunday.

20 May 2019 6:06 PM

The tourists fought bravely after the setback but were eventually dismissed for 297 in 46.5 overs for their 10th consecutive ODI defeat in matches where a result was achieved. (Photo: AP/PTI)

England completely whitewashes Pakistan to seal series 4-0 ahead of World Cup

Root made 84 and Morgan scored 76 as England made 351-9 in 50 overs before Woakes ensured a 4-0 whitewash in the rain-hit series.

20 May 2019 9:47 AM

The star pair of Ribery and Robben played their final match for the club on Saturday and both these footballers scored for Munich, ensuring team's 5-1 win in the finals over Eintracht Frankfurt. (Photo: AFP)

Robben, Ribery bring tears to game after the duo played their final game for Munich

Both Ribery and Robben will leave the club on free transfers at the end of the season.

19 May 2019 4:27 PM

With this win, Ronaldo has now won the domestic player of the year award in England, Spain, and Italy. Ronaldo has been awarded five Ballons d'Or, which sees him tied with Lionel Messi for the most in history. Ronaldo has also won the league championships in these countries. (Photo: AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo receives 'Serie A Player of the Year' award

Ronaldo has been exceptional for Juventus as he has scored 21 goals for the team this season.

19 May 2019 2:37 PM

Morata also said that they are working to find a replacement and make a competitive team for the next season.

'We have to respect Griezmann's decision to leave Atletico Madrid', says Morata

After spending five years with the club, Griezmann confirmed his exit from the club on May 15.

17 May 2019 6:57 PM

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