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Eriksen's Spurs future a "special situation": Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino described Christian Eriksen’s contract talks as a “special situation” on Tuesday after the Dane scored a crucial late goal to give his side a 1-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
The 27-year-old has only one more season left on his contract and is widely-admired by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, prompting talk of a big-money summer move.
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Hamilton is now on a par with Senna: Berger
LONDON:
Gerhard Berger has always rated former teammate Ayrton Senna in a league of his own but he says Lewis Hamilton now ranks alongside the late Brazilian Formula One champion in his estimation.
Speaking ahead of the 25th anniversary of Senna’s death at Imola on May 1, Berger told reporters his friend still led as a personality and the legend that surrounds him.
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New York City blank Rooney's DC United for second MLS win
WASHINGTON:
Romanian midfielder Alexandru Mitrita and Brazilian striker Heber scored to power New York City FC over Eastern Conference leader DC United 2-0 Sunday in a Major League Soccer match.
Wayne Rooney-led United remained atop the East despite falling to 4-3 with two drawn, but their 14 points are under assault with Toronto on 13 with three games in hand and Columbus and Philadelphia on... |
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Barty to face Azarenka in Fed Cup semi
World number nine Ashleigh Barty will face her doubles partner and two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka in the Fed Cup semi-final between Australia and Belarus on Saturday.
The pair will contest the second singles match on the opening day at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane as the home team targets Australia’s first final since 1993.
Experienced former US Open champion Samantha Stosur was Aus... |
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Liverpool seal semi-final date with Barca after strolling past Porto
Liverpool set up a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final against Barcelona on Wednesday after their superstar front three all scored in a 4-1 win away at FC Porto that saw them cruise into the last four 6-1 on aggregate.
On a wet night at the Estadio do Dragao, Liverpool had to weather an early storm before scoring from their first attempt just before the half-hour mark, Sadio Mane prodding... |
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Peaty set for worlds with year's fastest 100m breaststroke
Olympic champion Adam Peaty swam the fastest 100m breaststroke of the year on his way to winning gold in the British championships in Glasgow on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old booked his place at the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea, in July — although that was never in any doubt — with his time of 57.87 seconds after reaching the turn in 26.63. That marked the first time in 2019 that he h... |
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FIFA’s fact-finding mission to visit Pakistan in May
FIFA’s fact-finding mission is scheduled to visit Pakistan on May 28. The postponement in the visit, which was due to take place on April 24, could keep Pakistan from featuring in the first round of Asia’s 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
The vice-president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and president of the Punjab Football Association Sardar Naveed Haider Khan ... |
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Rins wins Grand Prix of the Americas
Spain’s Alex Rins swept to victory in the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday, claiming his first career MotoGP win after compatriot Marc Marquez crashed out of contention.
Suzuki rider Rins held off a ferocious challenge from Italy’s Valentino Rossi over the closing stages to take the chequered flag at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas in Texas.
Australia’s Jack Miller on a Ducati finished ... |
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Messi rested for United as Barcelona held by Huesca
Lionel Messi was left out and Gerard Pique watched on television with a bowl of prawns as Barcelona saved themselves for Manchester United by resting 10 players against Huesca on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was the only one to keep his place for the goalless draw at El Alcoraz as coach Ernesto Valverde prioritised progress to the Champions League semi-finals after their 1-0 first... |
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Juventus missed the chance to wrap up a record eighth consecutive Serie A title as they lost 2-1 at SPAL.
Massimiliano Allegri's side needed just a point to win the title, but will have to wait for next Saturday's match against Fiorentina, unless Napoli fail to beat Chievo on Sunday.
Moise Kean turned home Joao Cancelo's wayward shot to put Juventus in front.
Kevin Bonifazi headed in the equaliser just after half-time, before 37-year-old Sergio Floccari scored the winner.
Juve defender Andrea... |
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