Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers, speaking to Match of the Day: “Football can be harsh. We didn’t think we deserved that [to lose] at all. First half we had to defend well, we didn’t keep the ball well at all. Defensively we were strong and the back four and goalkeeper were excellent. “We started the…
Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli in action against Australia© AFP Virat Kohli was grit personified in the India vs Australia Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. With India chasing 265 on a tricky wicket, Virat Kohli curbed his attacking instinct as he scored 84 off 98 balls. HIs innings included only five…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to Sky Sports: “It’s not easy to come here. We prepared for the match thinking we might struggle, which we did at times in the first half. We started very well the first 20 minutes, and then after our goal the defence and the goalkeeper were very important. “At…
India captain Rohit Sharma Tuesday said he has always stressed on having six bowling options at his disposal without compromising the batting depth, which was on full view in the team’s comfortable win over Australia in the Champions Trophy. Set a target of 265, India rode on Virat Kohli’s 84 and useful contributions…
Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui to BBC Sport: “Always to have one point more is important. It’s very difficult here against a very good team. “We have overcome one bad moment when they were winning 1-0. We scored a very good goal with Daniel Podence. “We have to continue. We have nine finals in front of…
The BCCI has partially extended its recently implemented SOPs on the Indian team to the 10 IPL franchises ahead of the 2025 edition, covering players’ travel by only team bus and barring the entry of families in dressing rooms even on non-match days. Following India’s loss in the Test series in Australia, the…
Leeds manager Javi Gracia: “In my opinion it was more competitive [in the first half]. After conceding an early goal [after half-time], it was difficult for us to manage the second 45 minutes. “It’s not easy. My players tried, but the game changed [after the penalty] and it was difficult for us. I don’t have…
A pair of highly successful Del Mar programs that its horsemen and horsewomen have found to be especially popular – “Ship & Win” and the Maiden Dirt Bonus – again will enhance Del Mar’s summer meet purses when racing resumes for the seaside track’s season #86 starting on Friday, July 18. The unique “S &…
The cricket fraternity hailed Team India and star India batter Virat Kohli following Men in Blue’s win over Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai on Tuesday. Virat’s chase masterclass and fine run in ODIs against Australia continued as he powered India to a four-wicket win over Aussies in…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to Sky Sports: “I hate to say it but they were better today – especially their determination, passion and desire. They wanted to win more so they won. “We had our opportunities but then you have to go for goal with the determination they did. It wasn’t good enough….
