Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 8th August 2020
Top Sports News Today Headlinese from Newspapers
Read also
Sterling hails Man City’s energy, passion in Real Madrid victory
Manchester City’s brilliant energy and passion were the reasons for their victory over Real Madrid, according to Raheem Sterling. City booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 defeat of Madrid at Etihad Stadium on Friday, securing a 4-2 aggregate triumph. Sterling netted the opener – his 100th goal for the clubRead More
Vanguard News.
Buffon urges Juventus to rejuvenate squad after Champions League exit
Gianluigi Buffon believes Juventus need to freshen up their squad after bowing out of the Champions League on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace guided Juve to a 2-1 win over Lyon in Turin, but they fell on away goals after the 2-2 aggregate draw in the last-16 tie. Juventus are without a Champions League success sinceRead More
Vanguard News.
Zidane dismisses speculation over future as Real Madrid boss
Zinedine Zidane moved to stamp out any speculation over his future on Friday, insisting he will be the Real Madrid coach next season. Madrid’s 2019-20 campaign finally came to an end at the Etihad Stadium with a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League – Los Blancos exiting the competition with a 4-2Read More
Vanguard News.
Lyon boss Garcia describes Juventus loss as ’happiest defeat of my career’
Rudi Garcia called Lyon’s loss to Juventus “the happiest defeat of my career” as his side earned a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Memphis Depay’s early penalty ultimately earned an away-goals victory for Lyon, despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s double in Turin meaning the last-16 tie ended 2-2. Manchester City, who overcame Real Madrid in Friday’s other fixture,Read More
Vanguard News.
Sarri laments Juventus misfortune in Champions League
Maurizio Sarri believes Juventus are “cursed” in the Champions League after their exit at the hands of Lyon on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace helped Juve to a 2-1 win in Turin, but they fell in the last-16 tie on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw. Memphis Depay had given Lyon the lead in theRead More
Vanguard News.
Thiago Silva determined to go out on a high at PSG
Thiago Silva’s eight years as a Paris Saint-Germain player are about to come to an end and the Brazilian centre-back has one piece of unfinished business to contend with as the Qatar-owned club head to Lisbon targeting Champions League glory.
Vanguard News.
Lampard’s Chelsea dreaming of Bayern miracle
Frank Lampard said on Friday that his Chelsea team must believe they can pull off an unlikely shock at Bayern Munich and overturn a 3-0 deficit to keep their Champions League dreams alive. “I believe we can, otherwise I shouldn’t be here, more importantly the players have to believe,” Lampard said Friday when asked ifRead More
Vanguard News.
Football: UEFA Champions League results, leading scorers
Last 16 2nd leg At Manchester Manchester City (ENG) 2 (Sterling 9, Gabriel Jesus 68) Real Madrid (ESP) 1 (Benzema 28) — Manchester City win 4-2 on aggregate At Turin Juventus (ITA) 2 (Ronaldo 43-pen, 60) Lyon (FRA) 1 (Depay 12-pen) — 2-2 on aggregate; Lyon win on away goals Playing Saturday (1900 GMT) At Munich Bayern Munich (GER) v Chelsea (ENG)Read More
Vanguard News.
Zidane not too downbeat as Real Madrid go out of Champions League
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he remained “proud” of his team for their achievements this season despite the Spanish giants going out of the Champions League to Manchester City in the last 16 on Friday. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg at home back in February, before the coronavirus shutdown, Real lost by theRead More
Vanguard News.
Guardiola targets ‘next step’ in Champions League
Pep Guardiola came out on top in his duel with Zinedine Zidane on Friday and then reminded his Manchester City players that their 2-1 win over Real Madrid that took them into the Champions League quarter-finals was just “one step” in their quest for European success. City capitalised on two shocking mistakes by Raphael VaraneRead More
Vanguard News.
Champions League: How Ronaldo reacted to Juventus’ exit
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, cut a disconsolate figure after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Lyon on Friday night. A year after their quarter-final defeat to Ajax, the Serie A champions were eliminated from the competition in the last 16. This means their wait for a European trophy has now stretched to …
Champions League: How Ronaldo reacted to Juventus’ exit
Bayern vs Chelsea: Lampard reveals why Willian will not play in Champions League tie
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has given reasons why Willian will not feature in their Champions League last-16 second leg at Bayern Munich on Saturday. Speaking with the media ahead of the game on Friday, Lampard insisted the Brazil international was carrying a knock, which saw him sit out the FA Cup final against Arsenal last …
Bayern vs Chelsea: Lampard reveals why Willian will not play in Champions League tie
Ronaldinho set to leave prison after reaching plea deal
Ronaldinho and his brother, Roberto de Assis are close to securing their release from a Paraguayan prison, after their defence team agreed a plea bargain on Friday, ESPN reports. The public prosecutor’s office asked to close the investigation against the two brothers and a judge will now fix a final hearing to confirm the terms. …
Ronaldinho set to leave prison after reaching plea deal
Barcelona vs Napoli: Setien’s squad for Champions League clash confirmed
Barcelona head coach, Quique Setien, has named a 22-man squad to face Napoli in today’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg fixture at Camp Nou. Setien released the list in a post via the club’s official website. Setien’s men played 1-1 draw with the Serie A side in the first-leg in Italy back in February …
Barcelona vs Napoli: Setien’s squad for Champions League clash confirmed
Champions League: Buffon reveals why Lyon knocked out Juventus
Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has revealed why his team were knocked out from the Champions League by Lyon. Juventus defeated Lyon 2-1 in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie at Allianz Stadium on Friday night but failed to qualify for the last-8 after losing 1-0 to the Ligue 1 in the first leg …
Champions League: Buffon reveals why Lyon knocked out Juventus
Arteta to spend £100m on three key Arsenal transfer targets
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, could be backed with up to £100 million to sign three key players this summer, the UK Sun reports. The Gunners finished in eighth place in the Premier League last season, but won the FA Cup. A big squad rebuild is expected at the Emirates before next season, with Arteta set …
Arteta to spend £100m on three key Arsenal transfer targets
Bayern vs Chelsea: Lampard clears air on Blues’ handling of Willian’s move to Arsenal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has defended the club’s behaviour in handling Willian’s contract situation. There were reports on Friday, that the Brazilian winger was ‘upset’ about how his time at Stamford Bridge has ended. After seven years with the Blues, Willian is set to join their London rivals Arsenal in a three-year deal. Chelsea refused …
Bayern vs Chelsea: Lampard clears air on Blues’ handling of Willian’s move to Arsenal
Juventus vs Lyon: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks 95 years record
Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Friday night, broke the club’s record for the most goals scored in a single season by a player following his team’s exit from the Champions League. Ronaldo netted twice against Lyon in the round of 16 second leg tie to take his goals tally for Juventus this season to 36, …
Juventus vs Lyon: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks 95 years record
Champions League: Rio Ferdinand blasts one Real Madrid star against Man City
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has slammed Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, for Manchester City’s first goal in the Champions League round of 16 second leg tie on Friday night at Etihad. Ferdinand said Courtois showcased his weakness with the ball at his feet against Pep Guardiola’s side as City defeated Real Madrid 2-1 to …
Champions League: Rio Ferdinand blasts one Real Madrid star against Man City
Champions League: Juventus speaks on Ronaldo joining PSG after Lyon dump Serie A side out
Juventus chief, Andrea Agnelli, has debunked speculations that Cristiano Ronaldo will look to force a move to Paris Saint-Germain, following their Champions League exit. Ronaldo suffered an exit at the round of 16 stage of the competition for the first time since 2010, despite scoring twice in their 2-1 victory over Lyon on Friday night. …
Champions League: Juventus speaks on Ronaldo joining PSG after Lyon dump Serie A side out
Read also
You can also check
