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PSG atop the points table of Ligue 1 and are already champions of Ligue 1. However, their recent form has not been up to mark as they have lost five out of their six matches in all competitions. (photo: File)

We must work hard to get through this difficult moment', says...

The defender's comments came after their recent 3-2 defeat in the hands Montpellier in the ongoing Ligue 1 on Tuesday.

1 May 2019 11:06 AM GMT

Klopps Liverpool will be facing Barcelona in the semi-finals of Champions League on May 2. (Photo: AFP)

'From the players I've seen, Messi would be the number one,' says...

The 51-year-old even opined over the much-debated argument, which is, whether Ronaldo is better or Messi.

1 May 2019 9:53 AM GMT

Van de Beek was superb and even overshadowed Barcelona-bound fellow midfielder Frenkie de Jong. (Photo: AFP)

Ajax coach Ten Hag praises the team after their win against Spurs

Donny van de Beek's well-taken 15th minute goal put Ajax firmly in the driving seat against a disappointing Spurs side.

1 May 2019 7:22 AM GMT

Pochettinos side made a dismal start as Donny van de Beek put Ajax ahead after just 15 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

'We made mistake, made wrong formations, were a little sloppy':...

Tottenham were hamstrung by the absence of injured striker Harry Kane and suspended forward Son Heung-min.

1 May 2019 7:18 AM GMT

For 20 years under Arsene Wenger, Arsenal enjoyed the riches and the glamour of the Champions League and the impact of missing out has had serious implications on the budget Emery has had to work with. (Photo: AFP)

Arsenal look to end season with Europa League success

Arsenal have lost four of their past five league games to Everton, Palace, Wolverhampton and Leicester to slip down to...

1 May 2019 6:37 AM GMT

OShea played in virtually every position for United, including in goal when he deputised for the injured goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. (Photo: AFP)

Former Manchester United defender O'Shea to retire at end of the...

The 38-year-old's has spent the final season of his career at Reading after a seven-year stint at Sunderland.

1 May 2019 6:36 AM GMT

Eden Hazard and Shkodran Mustafi in action at Stamford Bridge in London. (Photo: AP)

Maurizio Sarri requests Chelsea to finish off the season positively

The Blues sit fourth in the Premier League with just two games left in the battle to qualify for the Champions League.

1 May 2019 6:22 AM GMT

Rudiger, who hurt his left knee and limped off after 65 minutes, will miss Chelseas final two league matches against Watford and Leicester as well as their Europa League campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Chelsea defender Rudiger out of season after knee injury

Andreas Christensen is expected to fill in at centre back for the 26-year-old when Chelsea visit Frankfurt for the first...

1 May 2019 5:46 AM GMT

PSG, who secured the Ligue 1 title earlier this month, remain 16 points ahead of second-placed Lille despite the latest setback. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1 2019: PSG slips again after losing to MontPellier 3-2

It was a third defeat in their last four league games for PSG, who also let a two-goal lead slip in Saturday's French...

1 May 2019 4:50 AM GMT

Philippe Coutinho.

'We miss Phil Coutinho a lot because he is a world class player':...

Barca signed Coutinho for a club record 142 million pounds (USD 185.18 million) in January 2018.

1 May 2019 4:25 AM GMT

Tottenham badly missed injured striker Harry Kane and the suspended Son Heung-min and managed only one shot on target. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Donny van de Beek scores early goals to give ajax 1-0 win...

Erik ten Hag's youthful Ajax side were too energetic for a laboured Spurs team who hardly got a kick in the opening 25...

1 May 2019 3:51 AM GMT

Stones feels winning this years title would be more special than last years success because it would make City the first team to win two in succession for a decade. (Photo: AFP)

John Stones considers Man City's experience as the key in Premier...

City will retain the Premier League crown if they win their final two games against Leicester at home and Brighton away.

30 April 2019 11:43 AM GMT