Brentford manager Thomas Frank, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “It’s a good point but the thing is we were in front three times in the game and with that in mind, even though in periods Brighton dominated, we never looked like losing. “Of course, if they had equalised earlier, then you never know….
Virat Kohli reacts to Hardik Pandya’s batting against Australia© X (Twitter) Virat Kohli slammed a sensational half-century while Hardik Pandya produced late fireworks as India defeat Australia by four wickets to reach the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Tuesday. Chasing 265, Kohli was once again the top performer with 84 but…
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 &…
