Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli air strike near nuclear site on April 20, 2024Israel and Iran have played down an apparent Israeli air strike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signalling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown region-wide war. But the indecisive outcome of weeks of tensions – which included an […]
India votes as Narendra Modi seeks third term on April 20, 2024Voters began queuing at polling stations in parts of the first 21 states to hold ballots hours before they were allowed in at 7am, from the Himalayan mountains to the tropical Andaman Islands. Nearly 970 million voters – more than 10% of the world’s population – will elect 543 members to the lower house of […]
Daniel Ricciardo admits he does not deserve his F1 seat if poor form continues on April 20, 2024Daniel Ricciardo said he has been assured by Red Bull that he is not set to lose his seat – but admitted if he continues to get his “arse whooped” he does not deserve to be in Formula One. Following a troubled start to his first full season back on the grid, Ricciardo, 34, arrives […]
Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury on April 18, 2024Former Wales captain Ken Owens has announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a back problem. The 37-year-old hooker, who played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, has been sidelined for almost a year because of the injury, last playing for the Scarlets in April 2023. Owens won two […]
Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up despite huge win on April 17, 2024Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul in Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called “unacceptable” behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty. The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and […]
Bayern Munich showdown is perfect game for Arsenal to hit back – Declan Rice on April 16, 2024Declan Rice believes a Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich is the “perfect” game for Arsenal to overcome defeat to Aston Villa. The Gunners were deservedly beaten 2-0 by Unai Emery’s men at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins scored the goals to boost Villa’s top-four hopes. Arsenal […]
Jurgen Klopp not worried about Liverpool legacy but wants fitting finale on April 14, 2024Jurgen Klopp has insisted he is not worried about what his legacy at Liverpool might be – but he wants to end the season by giving fans something more to celebrate. As Klopp goes into the final weeks of his reign, having announced he will step down at the end of the season, Liverpool remain […]
Pep Guardiola mulling over which goalkeeper to pick for Real Madrid clash on April 9, 2024Pep Guardiola remains undecided about which of his goalkeepers will start the first leg of Manchester City’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. Ederson, who was forced off in City’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool last month, was on the bench for the Premier League title-holders’ 4-2 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday. […]
Mauricio Pochettino `frustrated´ to see Chelsea twice surrender lead on April 9, 2024Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was frustrated after seeing his side twice surrender the lead to draw 2-2 against bottom side Sheffield United. Thiago Silva and Noni Madueke scored either side of the break to put Chelsea 2-1 up, with Jayden Bogle scoring for the Blades just after the half-hour mark. Just when it looked as […]
Max Verstappen sets the pace in Japan as Logan Sargeant crashes out on April 6, 2024Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as Willams endured another Friday session to forget. Reigning champion Verstappen retired in Melbourne a fortnight ago but still leads the way in the drivers’ standings and the Red Bull driver was once again topping the timesheets. Verstappen’s time of one minute […]