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March 13, 2017 No Responses

Real Madrid, Barcelona Face Prospect of Three Clásicos in 11 Days

Barcelona and Real Madrid face the worrying prospect of three Clásico encounters within the space of 11 days this April if the two La Liga teams are drawn against other in the Champions League. Title defenders Madrid comfortably booked their...

March 12, 2017 No Responses

Captain Fantastic, Sergio Ramos Scores, Madrid Tops La-Liga

SERGIO RAMOS scored a late header as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Real Betis 2-1 to go top of La Liga. Madrid fell behind in the first half through a Keylor Navas own goal, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalised...

March 12, 2017 No Responses

Captains Who Could Leave English Premier League

Unfortunately for some of the club captains in the Premier League, their opportunities to be that influential figure in the heat of battle has become increasingly limited. Age has caught up with some of the best leaders in English football’s...

March 12, 2017 No Responses

Thousands Sign Barca-PSG Replay Petition

An online petition calling for Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League to be replayed has gained over 100,000 signatures. The victory at the Camp Nou on Wednesday evening carried Barcelona through to the quarterfinals 6-5 on....

March 12, 2017 No Responses

MAYWEATHER: I am Out of Retirement for Conor McGregor Bout

Floyd Mayweather Jr. confirmed he’s willing to bring an end to his retirement if a deal can be struck to fight UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. On Saturday, MMA Fighting passed along comments the boxing superstar made to FightHype about his sta...

March 9, 2017 No Responses

Ronaldo: I Never Touch Confederation Cup Trophy’

The 2017 Confederations Cup is just 100 days away and the trophy which Portugal, Russia, Germany, Cameroon, New Zealand, Mexico, Chile and Australia will be competing for was presented to Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s captain will lead his side out again...

March 8, 2017 No Responses

Dortmund beat Benfica, advance to CL quarters

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat trick and Christian Pulisic claimed his first Champions League goal as Borussia Dortmund overcame Benfica 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Aubameyang had missed a penalty as Dortmund lost 1-0 in the first leg....