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Atletico Madrid withstands Barcelona's early blitz to reach the Champions League semifinals
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (823+ words) Long after the game against Barcelona ended, Atletico Madrid players were back on the field at the Metropolitano stadium to celebrate. They chanted along with the fans, and jumped and danced among themselves. It was a big night for Atletico....
Can Germany avoid another early World Cup exit in Group E against Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador?
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (393+ words) The Himalayan Times Can Germany avoid another early World Cup exit in Group E against Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador? MUNICH, APRIL 14 Four-time World Cup champion Germany and newcomer Curacao sit at opposite ends of the global soccer spectrum. In…...
Arsenal beats Sporting Lisbon on Havertz's late goal in Champions League quarterfinals
1+ week, 3+ day ago (420+ words) The Himalayan Times Arsenal beats Sporting Lisbon on Havertz's late goal in Champions League quarterfinals LONDON, APRIL 8 A second straight Champions League semifinal is in sight for Arsenal. Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time on Tuesday to seal a 1-0 win…...
Romanian soccer great Mircea Lucescu has died at age 80
1+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) The Himalayan Times Romanian soccer great Mircea Lucescu has died at age 80 BUCHAREST, APRIL 8 Mircea Lucescu, the Romanian soccer great who was a serial trophy winner as a player and a coach, has died. He was 80. Lucescu's death was confirmed…...
PSG-Liverpool and Real Madrid-Bayern Munich headline the Champions League quarterfinals
1+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) The Himalayan Times PSG-Liverpool and Real Madrid-Bayern Munich headline the Champions League quarterfinals LONDON, APRIL 7 Football at its very best. That was Arne Slot's memory of Liverpool's richly entertaining meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last season. OK,…...
Liverpool must stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals
1+ week, 3+ day ago (406+ words) The Himalayan Times Liverpool must stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals PARIS, APRIL 7 Out of the Premier League title race. Routed in the FA Cup. Mounting questions over the manager's future. A star striker set to leave. A…...
World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
2+ week, 3+ day ago (390+ words) thehimalayantimes. com World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot MONTERREY, APRIL 1 The 48-team field for FIFA 's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half…...
Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (435+ words) The Himalayan Times Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win ROME, MARCH 27 Sandro Tonali scoring the decisive goal for Gennaro Gattuso's beleaguered Italy in the World Cup playoffs was a dream that…...
Bod/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) Bod/Glimt's stunning run as the most unlikely Champions League challenger in recent years now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month. Bod/Glimt evaded a possible quick rematch with Manchester City when…...
Man City dominates Arsenal to win English League Cup and make statement in Premier League title race
3+ week, 5+ day ago (847+ words) The first major domestic trophy of the season is Manchester City 's. And after a dominant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday, it may not be the last. Manchester-born Nico O'Reilly sealed victory with both goals…...