Lyon Knocks Everton Out, Arsenal Progresses.
It was another night of frustration for the Toffees as they lost their third consecutive match under caretaker David Unsworth, Lyon put 3 goals past the English club and they were unable to return one as they continue their lackluster display. Arsenal, meanwhile have got themselves a spot in the round of 16 after their 0-0 draw against Red Star Belgrade, the Gunners lead the group with 10 points.
Rafael Nadal Moves Into Quarter Finals In Paris.
The Spanish tennis ace who is assured of ending the year as number one dropped a set in his match against World number 36, Pablo Cuevas, he moves into the last eight for the Paris Masters title. Roger Federer who could have rivaled Nadal for the top spot pulled out of the tournament after winning the Grand Slam in Basel.
Evra Kicks Own Fan And Gets Sent Off During Warm Up.
On Marseille’s visit to Portugal to play Vitoria Guimaraes, Patrice Evra who was listed as a substitute for the French side was caught on video aiming a kick at one Marseille’s fan’s head during the warm up before the match. Players and fans nearly made the situation escalate before Evra was sent off.
I Am The Baddest- Deontay Wilder Warns.
The WBC champion who is defending his title this weekend has come out to warn Anthony Joshua that he is the ‘baddest’ champion and will prove it against Bermane Stiverne. A win will pave way for both AJ and Wilder to meet in 2018.
Sadio Mane Returns To Liverpool Training.
On Thursday, the Liverpool squad welcomed Mane who is supposed to be out for the next three weeks for a head injury while playing for Senegal back to training. The return will boost the squad strength, though he will not feature this weekend as the manager plans for his return after the international break.
Real Madrid Turn To Pochettino.
Papers have reported that the Los Blancos board is setting sights on luring Maurico Pochettino away from England to replace Zidane. Though, Zidane claims to be confident of his job, fans’ discontent is making the club directors think twice.
No One Is Sure Of A World Cup Squad Place- Southgate.
After it was revealed that Wilshere will sit out England’s fixtures in the next international games and in his place will be Tottenham’s Winks, England’s coach, Southgate, have defended his choice as he said there is no player that is assured of a place in a World Cup squad.
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