Stephanie Frappart becomes first woman to referee Champions League game
The 36-year-old Frenchwoman had previously refereed two Europa League matches and has taken charge of 18 matches in La Liga.
By Reuters | Turin, Italy
UPDATED ON DEC 03, 2020 10:17 AM IST
Stephanie Frappart became the first female referee to take charge of a Champions League match when she officiated at the Juventus-Dynamo Kyiv tie on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old Frenchwoman had previously refereed two Europa League matches and has taken charge of 18 matches in La Liga since making her debut in the French top flight in April last year.
She also refereed the Super Cup match between Liverpool and Chelsea last year and the women’s World Cup final.
De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 08:49 PM IST
De Bruyne, 29, sustained what appeared to be a hamstring injury and was replaced on the hour mark at the Etihad Stadium in Wednesday's 2-0 Premier League win at home to Aston Villa.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has coronavirus
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 07:07 PM IST
The announcement came two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey.
Man City to use Cheltenham Town bar as changing room
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 03:57 PM IST
Asked what City's expensively assembled side would think of the Whaddon Road facilities, Duff told reporters: "I don't know, probably not a lot with the stadiums they play in every week.
Fernandes and Cavani have made Manchester United contenders: Rooney
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 01:28 PM IST
The pair, who arrived last year, had also taken some of the pressure off Paul Pogba, allowing the French midfielder to play to his full potential, he added.
Lampard deserves more time at Chelsea, says Arsenal's Arteta
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 01:23 PM IST
Lampard is under huge pressure at Chelsea after Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Leicester City saw them slip to eighth. They have now lost five of their last eight in the Premier League.
Carragher fears league title 'slipping away' from Liverpool
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 12:32 PM IST
The champions suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by Burnley on Thursday, their first loss at Anfield in the league in almost four years.
Barca edge past minnows Cornella despite missing two penalties
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 08:40 AM IST
Barcelona missed two penalties in normal time, with midfielder Miralem Pjanic being thwarted late in the first half by Cornella keeper Ramon Juan before Dembele hit straight at the feet of the 21-year-old in the 80th minute from yet another spot-kick.
Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten EPL home run ended by Burnley
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 08:03 AM IST
- Ashley Barnes scored from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute after the forward was brought down by goalkeeper Alisson Becker as Burnley became the first team to win in the league at Anfield since April 2017.
There will be lots of changes to the national team: Igor Stimac
By Dhiman Sarkar, Bhargab Sarmah
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 07:59 AM IST
- Before he starts work with a preparatory camp likely to be in Dubai from March, Stimac spoke about why he is happy with what he has seen in ISL this season and more in this exclusive interview.
Ronaldo yet to break all-time scoring record, Czech FA claims
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 21, 2021 09:18 PM IST
- The Czech Football Association has disputed claims that Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time goal-scoring record, insisting he needs another 62 to surpass Josef Bican’s tally.
Man City striker Sergio Aguero tests positive for Covid-19
AP, Manchester, England
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 08:30 PM IST
- Sergio Aguero had already been self-isolating after being identified as a close contact of someone infected.
AC Milan means business with Mario Mandžukić signing
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:37 PM IST
Mario Mandžukić's signing this week is tantamount to a statement of title intentions. Hitherto having maintained that its goal was returning to the Champions League after a seven-year absence by securing only a top-four finish, Milan now appears firmly set on winning Serie A.
'Demanding' Ibrahimovic boosts Dalot at Milan
AP, Madrid
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:21 PM IST
- Dalot, 21, is at the heart of the defense of an AC Milan side which has been propelled to the top of the Italian league by the 39-year-old Ibrahimovic.
Zidane under fire as Real Madrid loses again
AP, Madrid
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 06:15 PM IST
- The embarrassing 2-1 loss in the round of 32 added to Madrid’s recent struggles and left Zidane under increased pressure.
Football Delhi announces scholarship of U-16 players for college admission in US
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 03:04 PM IST
Each year, two talented footballers -- a junior boy and a girl -- will be identified based on their football and academic achievements for a scholarship.