Borussia Monchengladbach 1, Manchester City 1: Pep Guardiola thrilled as City reach last 16 for fourth year in a row November 23, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to conceal his delight as his side guaranteed their presence in the Champions League last-16 draw after coming from behind to earn a point against Borussia Monchengladbach. The visitors hauled themselves level on the stroke of half time through stand-in skipper David Silva following Raffael’s opener for the hosts, [...]
Australia skipper Steve Smith jumps to defence of South Africa counterpart Faf du Plessis in ball-tampering row November 23, 2016 Australia skipper Steve Smith has leapt to the defence of Faf du Plessis by admitting that his side shine the ball in exactly the same way which has seen the South Africa captain hit with a ball-tampering sanction. Du Plessis was found guilty on Tuesday after “applying saliva and residue from a mint or sweet, [...]
As Monaco 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1: Harry Kane in blast at schoolboy Spurs as Champions League dream ends November 22, 2016 Tottenham striker Harry Kane blasted his “schoolboy” colleagues after defeat to classy Monaco extinguished the north London club’s hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout phase. Spurs were second best throughout and Kane’s equaliser from the penalty spot, following Djibril Sidibe’s headed opener, provided only temporary relief as Thomas Lemar restored Group E winners Monaco’s [...]
Leicester City 2, Club Brugge 1: Claudio Ranieri demands relegation woes be eased after Foxes reach Champions League knockout phase November 22, 2016 Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has demanded his side revive their domestic fortunes after continuing to scale new continental heights by reaching the Champions League knockout phase with victory over Club Brugge. The Foxes are through to the last 16 as Group G winners with a game to spare after a Shinji Okazaki strike and Riyad [...]
Axe falls on Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni despite his try-scoring antics for England against Fiji November 22, 2016 Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni has been omitted from England’s squad to face Argentina in the latest instalment of their autumn programme despite his man of the match showing against Fiji on Saturday. Rokoduguni marked his international recall and first England appearance since his debut against New Zealand during the autumn of 2014 with two tries as [...]
Forget Barcelona victory, Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City, as injury-plagued skipper Vincent Kompany is ruled out for weeks November 22, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reminded his players that victory over five-time conquerors of Europe Barcelona does not guarantee them a place in the Champions League knockout phase. City gave their continental campaign a huge boost by dispatching Barcelona 3-1 during the previous round of fixtures, while victory against Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday will [...]
Stand-in South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis free to play third Test with Australia despite being found guilty of ball-tampering November 22, 2016 South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has escaped a suspension despite being found guilty of ball-tampering during his side’s hammering of Australia in the second Test in Hobart last week. The 32-year-old, who has confirmed his intention to appeal the verdict, was charged by the International Cricket Council with applying saliva to the ball, while [...]
West Brom 4, Burnley 0: Tony Pulis warns Premier League to be wary of Salomon Rondon threat November 21, 2016 West Brom boss Tony Pulis has warned the Premier League to be wary of the increasingly venomous threat posed by Salomon Rondon after the Venezuela hitman’s all-action showing helped the Baggies thrash Burnley. A rampant West Brom moved into the top half of the table courtesy of strikes from Matt Phillips, James Morrison, Darren Fletcher [...]
Mauricio Pochettino may send Tottenham into Champions League battle without key trio November 21, 2016 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he is not prepared to risk the long-term fitness of key trio Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Mousa Dembele despite his side’s Champions League hopes dangling by a perilous thread. Two defeats at their adopted Wembley home have left Tottenham in a precarious position; failure to beat Monaco at Stade [...]
Alastair Cook defends England and urges heads to be held high despite India thrashing, although insists changes will be considered November 21, 2016 England skipper Alastair Cook has leapt to the defence of his side after they suffered a 246-run pummelling at the hands of a rampant India in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. The tourists began the day on 87-2 needing to bat three sessions to avoid a 1-0 deficit in the five-match series but had lost [...]
