Football: Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final MADRID (AFP) - Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur despite missing the end of the Premier League season, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday (May 31). "From his point of view, yes, he is ready," Klopp said at a press conference in Madrid on Friday, just before his squad, with Firmino, trained on the pitch at the Metropolitano Stadium. However, Klopp refused to say whether Firmino - who has been struggling with a groin problem - would start, joking that he would only do so if Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed his line-up. "If Poch afterwards says the exact line-up then call me, then you will know. If not, I thought I'd keep at least a few question marks open." Klopp added: "He is fit, he has trained, you will see him later, he is here, and if nothing happens from the moment when he left the plane to now, then he should be fine." The Brazilian did not feature in Liverpool's last three matches and before that only came on as a late substitute in their 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the semi-final. Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final getty, Julian Finney Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur despite missing the end of the Premier League season, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday. Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur despite missing the end of the Premier League season, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday. Jurgen Klopp Confirms Roberto Firmino Is Fit for Champions Football: Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final Roberto Firmino trained in Madrid on Friday and is fit after missing Liverpool's last three games, manager Jurgen Klopp said Tottenham vs Liverpool: Roberto Firmino passed fit for From Madrid - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino is fit to feature in the Champions League final clash with Tottenham on Saturday night. Firmino missed Liverpool's Tottenham vs Liverpool: Roberto Firmino passed fit for Champions League final, Jurgen Klopp confirms The Brazilian striker has been struggling with a thigh injury in recent weeks By talkSPORT Jurgen Klopp Confirms Roberto Firmino Is Fit for Champions Firmino missed Liverpool's final three Premier League games of the season with a muscle injury, as well as the club's 4-0 Anfield win over Barcelona which booked their … Continue reading Jurgen Klopp Confirms Roberto Firmino Is Fit for Champions League Final Against Tottenham Champions League final 2019: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino Madrid - Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur despite missing the end of the Premier League season, manager Jurgen Klopp Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur despite missing the end of the Premier League season, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday. Football: Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League Champions League final 2019: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino passed fit by Jurgen Klopp to face Tottenham. The Brazilian has been struggling with a groin problem, but is now in the clear to start at Roberto Firmino passed fit for Champions League final, Jurgen sportsalert.org/2019/05/31/roberto-firmino-passed-fit-for-champions-league-final-jurgen-klopp-confirms/ Liverpool have been given a huge boost ahead of their Champions League final against Tottenham - with Roberto Firmino returning to fitness. The Brazilian has missed the last three matches, including the semi-final victory over Barcelona, with a thigh problem. Klopp confirms Firmino fitness for Champions League final
Football: Five teams to watch at the Asian Cup ABU DHABI (AFP) - The football may not be of the quality expected at the Euros, but there is always something compelling about watching national teams duke it out for their continental crown. Here is a look at the five leading contenders for football's Asian Cup, which starts in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday (Jan 5):
Australia
The Socceroos won the biggest title in their history at the last Asian Cup in 2015, where they edged South Korea after extra time to win a thrilling final in Sydney. It provided further vindication for their switch from Oceania to the Asian confederation in 2006, since when they have never failed to qualify for the World Cup. However, Australia's star has dimmed in recent times, and after reaching Russia 2018 via the play-offs they exited without a win, scoring only twice in their three group games. New coach Graham Arnold must fill the void left by retired record scorer Tim Cahill, and get the goals flowing again, if the Socceroos are to keep the trophy in Australian hands.
Iran
Asia's top-ranked team won credit at last year's World Cup, where they were edged 1-0 by Spain and finished 1-1 against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, before exiting at the group stage. However, they will want to go home with more than just praise at the Asian Cup, a tournament where success has eluded them since their run of three straight titles ended in 1976. Ex-Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz, also a former assistant to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, has forged a formidable unit which was unbeaten in World Cup qualifying, strolling into the Asian Cup along the way. Last time around, Iran went out on penalties to arch-rivals Iraq in a pulsating quarter-final which featured four goals in extra-time and a contentious second yellow card for simulation to Iranian defender Mehrdad Pooladi. Similar fireworks can be expected when the two teams meet for their final Group D game on Jan 16.
Japan
Japan go into the Asian Cup chasing a record-extending fifth title and in a rich vein of form. The Samurai Blue are unbeaten in five games since Hajime Moriyasu replaced Akira Nishino as coach after their surprise run to the knockout stages of last year's World Cup. But Japan embark on their Middle Eastern adventure without two players who epitomise their waspish energy - Shinji Kagawa and Shinji Okazaki. Both were omitted by Moriyasu, who looks to Red Bull Salzburg's Takumi Minamino to provide the creative spark in Kagawa's absence. Portimonense's Shoya Nakajima and Groningen's Ritsu Doan will add thrust as they try to avenge their 2015 Asian Cup flop when they crashed out in the quarter-finals. Southampton defender Maya Yoshida and Galatasaray full-back Yuto Nagatomo bring experience to Japan, who face Uzbekistan, Oman and Turkmenistan in Group F. Ranked 50th in the world, behind Iran (29) and Australia (41), anything less than the semi-finals would be seen as failure for Japan.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabiaplayers listening to the head of the General Authority for Saudi Sport, Turki Al-Sheikh (centre) at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on June 13, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. PHOTO: AFP The former giants of Asian football need to reverse a poor run of form as they look to return to the winners' circle for the first time since the 1990s. Victories in 1984, 1988 and 1996 made the Saudis the continent's premier side but despite reaching the 2000 and 2007 finals they have been unable to add to their tally. There was not much to shout about at last year's World Cup, when Saudi Arabia lost 5-0 to Russia in their opening game and never recovered. In the UAE, a short hop over the Saudi border, Juan Antonio Pizzi - the fourth coach in the Saudi hot seat since the 2015 Asian Cup - can expect an easier ride than in Russia as they open against North Korea on Tuesday. However, Saudi Arabia flopped at the last Asian Cup, going out at the group stage, and they are under pressure heading into this edition after winning only one of their six games since the World Cup.
South Korea
In Tottenham Hotspur's swift forward Son Heung-min, South Korea boast Asia's most exciting player and they will be regarded as narrow favourites to hoist the trophy on February 1. The Taeguk Warriors showed their quality when they stunned holders Germany at last year's World Cup and they came within a whisker of winning their third Asian title in 2015, going down to James Troisi's extra-time strike for hosts Australia in the final. Son will miss South Korea's first two games, against the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan, owing to club commitments with Spurs. But with a wealth of talent including Newcastle's Ki Sung-yeung and goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, man of the match in the 2-0 win over Germany, South Korea should have at least one foot in the knock-out stages by then.
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Football: Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp LONDON (AFP) - Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool's Premier League rivals that the leaders are laying the foundations for long-term success. Klopp's side sit four points clear at the top as they chase Liverpool's first English title since 1990. But the Liverpool boss does not want this season's potential title triumph to be a one-off. The German believes the willingness of Liverpool's owner John W Henry to reward star players with improved contracts is key to fulfilling his ambition for sustained success. Andrew Robertson is the latest to commit himself to the club. His new five-year contract follows long-term deals for Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Joe Gomez and Jordan Henderson. "In general it's always a good sign to have the opportunity to extend contracts early," Klopp told reporters on Friday (Jan 18). "If we can keep these boys together, we are in the middle of our development, so it's good news for Liverpool. "These 17-18 players plus the really young boys, that's the squad of the future. It should be like this. It's investment, the club gave us the opportunity to do it. Really nice." Klopp is yet to win a trophy since taking charge at Liverpool but there are plenty of signs he is on the verge of ending that drought this term. While Klopp would not be drawn on just how successful Liverpool can be with their current crop, he agreed they are now strong enough, on and off the pitch, for a period of challenging for major honours. "Progress is something everybody should expect. The club gave us a fantastic opportunity to bring in outstanding players, to keep outstanding players. My job is to make sure we perform on the pitch," he said. "Where will we be in two or three years? I have no idea but the age group is good. This season will not finish our development. "It doesn't look like we'll lose any key player (and) we build a new training ground, another step in the future." Liverpool are likely to offer promising youngster Ki-Jana Hoever a professional contract after he turned 17 on Friday. The Dutch youth international became the third-youngest player in the club's history when he made his debut in the FA Cup defeat at Wolves earlier this month. "He can sign professional now. If you turn 17, life should be really cool, yeah?" added Klopp ahead of Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace. "There are big steps to make for all of these boys. Ki-Jana will be fine, he is really happy in the moment. We showed him where he will be in the future. Now he has to make all the steps alone, but supported by us. "Contracts are no concern in this moment - there were plenty of reasons for him to join us. The boys are here, and now we work with them." Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool's Premier League rivals that the leaders are laying the foundations for long-term success. Klopp's side sit four points clear at the top as they chase Liverpool Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp London - Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool's Premier League rivals that the leaders are laying the foundations for long-term success. Klopp's side sit four points clear at the top as they chase Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp worldsoccertalk.com/2019/01/18/liverpool-laying-groundwork-for-sustained-success-says-klopp/ Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp AFP January 18, 2019 AFP No Comments London (AFP) - Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool's Premier League rivals that the leaders are laying the foundations for long-term success. Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp Liverpool Laying Groundwork For Sustained Success, Says Jurgen Klopp Updated: 18 January 2019 22:54 IST Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does not want this season's potential title triumph to be a one-off. Football: Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success LONDON: Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool's Premier League rivals that the leaders are laying the foundations for long-term success. Klopp's side sit four points clear at the top as they chase Liverpool's first English title since 1990. But the Liverpool boss does not want this season's potential title triumph to be a one-off. Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp Football: Liverpool laying groundwork for sustained success, says Klopp Klopp applauds the fans as Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum and Fabinho celebrate at the end of a match. 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Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I-League awards and trophy presentation ceremony at the Taj Corramandel in Chennai on Wednesday. Akbar received the Syed Abdul Rahim Best Coach Award, while Chennai's Spanish imports Roberto Eslava, Nestor Jesus Gordillo and Pedro Manzi were named the league's best defender, midfielder and forward respectively. With 21 goals, Manzi shared the top-scorer award with Churchill Brothers' Willis Plaza. He was also voted the league's best player. Akbar and his assistant K. Balagumaran have been credited for transforming Chennai from relegation stragglers last season to champions this year as they reaped the rewards for preaching and practising an attacking style of football. Akbar, 43, told The Straits Times: "It has been a great season to remember, and the award was made possible because of my players, who did their job on the pitch to win the league. "After finishing second with Tampines Rovers in Singapore (2016) and Global Cebu in the Philippines (2017), there is huge personal satisfaction in winning the league title with Chennai in India and helping them reach the AFC Champions League qualifiers."
From right: I-League champions Chennai City coach Akbar Nawas, import Jozef Kaplan and assistant coach K. Balagumaran posing with the I-League trophy. Akbar was named Coach of the Year at the I-League awards and trophy presentation ceremony on Wednesday. PHOTO: COURTESY OF AKBAR NAWAS
Chennai also received a congratulatory message from Fifa president Gianni Infantino. In a letter addressed to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), he wrote: "I was delighted to hear that Chennai City FC have been crowned 2018-19 I-League champions. This is, no doubt, the result of effort and hard work, and everybody involved can be proud of this great achievement. I encourage them to continue working with determination and motivation. "On behalf of the entire football community, I take this opportunity to thank Chennai City FC and your federation for helping spread the positive message of football and foster the practice of this beautiful game that unites us all." The achievement of Akbar and Balagumaran has not gone unnoticed by the AIFF and the duo are said to be on its radar for the vacant India national coach position. Akbar admitted that he has been approached by other teams, but he is keen to take Chennai forward in the new 20-team Indian Football League next season that will unify the I-League and the Indian Super League. "I have received offers and I'm in discussions with my club owner about the future," said Akbar. Coimbatore: Chennai City's I-League-winning coach Akbar Nawas Saturday called for a unified league with 20 teams, saying it would "benefit" the national team.Uncertainty looms over I-League's future with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) mulling bringing the league's top teams into the ISL fold. Coaches Evening with Akbar Nawas - Athletes and Coaches SINGAPORE - Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month.. Read more at straitstimes.com. Football: Singaporean coach Akbar Nawas is I-League's best SINGAPORE - Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I-League awards and trophy presentation ceremony at the Taj Corramandel in Chennai on Wednesday (March 20). Singaporean coach Akbar Nawas' Chennai City FC crowned new I Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I-League awards and trophy presentation ceremony at the Taj Corramandel in Chennai on Wednesday. Singapore's Akbar is greatest coach in I-League, Soccer Home/Sports/ Singapore's Akbar is greatest coach in I-League, Singapore's Akbar is greatest coach in I-League, Soccer Information & High Tales. waka 2 days ago. Football: Singaporean coach Akbar Nawas is I-League's best Mr Mohamad Akbar Bin Abdul Nawas is an experienced local football coach who recently led Indian professional football team Chennai City Football Club to become 1 st-time champion of Hero I-League (Indian top professional football division). Prior to that, he had accumulated head coach experience both locally (e.g. with Tampines Rovers FC) and Chennai City were crowned champions of the 12th I-League following a 3-1 victory over Minerva Punjab in one of the last round matches here. Chennai City's I-League-winning coach Akbar Nawas Saturday called for a unified league with 20 teams, saying it would "benefit" the national team. Chennai City's I-League winning coach Akbar Nawas calls for Singaporean coach Akbar Nawas' Chennai City FC crowned new I-League champions in India Nawas took over as the head coach of the I-League club in March 2018 after previously serving as the I-League winning coach Chennai City coach Akbar Nawas calls Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League | Sports Love Me sportsloveme.com/soccer/singapores-akbar-is-best-coach-in-i-league/ Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League 03/25/2019 AKBA , AWARDS AND PRIZES , India Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League - theworldnews.net Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League, Football News
Football: Home United claim Community Shield in 5-4 shoot-out win over Albirex Niigata SINGAPORE -Home United have started the 2019 Singapore Premier League (SPL) season on a positive note after beating defending champions Albirex Niigata 5-4 on penalties in the Community Shield on Saturday (Feb 23) evening . The match was goalless after 90 minutes at Jalan Besar Stadium and no extra time was played for the curtain raiser. It was midfielder Hami Syahin who netted the decisive penalty as the shoot-out went to sudden death after both teams had each missed two of their first five kicks. The roulette was decided after defender Naruki Takahashi's effort rebounded off the bar and Hami, 21, stepped up to tuck his shot low into the bottom corner to claim the silverware for the Protectors. In a scrappy first half, chances were few as both sides sized each other up with a series of crunching tackles and neither team pressing high up the pitch. The best chance of the half fell to the Protectors in the 35th minute when forward Iqram Rifqi drifted wide to float in a teasing cross but Shahril Ishak was unable to connect with goalkeeper Kengo Fukudome already beaten. It was also noted that defending SPL champions Albirex - who won the title in an unbeaten run, playing slick attacking football last year - had adopted a more direct style this campaign. Scenes of jubilation after Home United's Hami Syahinn (right) scored the winning penalty during the shoot-out against Albirex Niigata. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE New league rules also dictate that the White Swans must sign at least four Singaporean players with at least two required to start and play the entire first half of every game. Against Home, midfielders Firas Irwan and Zamani Zamri, both 18, were in the first XI although both were taken off at half time. It was more of the same after the interval as neither side could dominate the game and it was scoreless at the final whistle as the match went to penalties. Singapore Football News - ALBIREX NIIGATA v HOME UNITED (Saturday, 8pm, Jurong East Stadium) After an excellent run of form saw them emerge as possible challengers Read more at As for two-time champions Home United, they have already started will with a win over Albirex Niigata in the Community Shield. Winning via penalty shootout, this definitely gives the team a boost Free-scoring Home United and Albirex Niigata lead the way in The 2016 S.League (also known as the Great Eastern Yeo's S.League for sponsorship reasons) was the 21st season of the S.League, the top-flight Singaporean professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1996. Football: Home United claim Community Shield in 5-4 shoot-out Home United hope to build on their Community Shield win over Albirex Niigata to kickstart their Singapore Premier League campaign. The two sides faced-off for the first piece of silverware to Tampines Rovers, Home United and Hougang United looking to Wang Meng Meng, News & Top Stories - The Straits Times Football: Home United claim Community Shield in 5-4 shoot-out win over Albirex Niigata Home United's Captain Izzdin Shafiq lifting the Singapore Premier League Community Shield at the Jalan Football: Home United claim Community Shield in 5-4 shoot-out Football: Home United claim Community Shield in 5-4 shoot-out win over Albirex Niigata. Feb 23, 2019, 8:28 pm. premium. Stags boosted by Hyundai sponsorship. Feb 23, 2019, 5:00 am. 2016 S.League - Wikipedia Football: Home United claim Community Shield in 5-4 shoot-out win over Albirex Niigata SINGAPORE -Home United have started the 2019 Singapore Premier League (SPL) season on a positive note after beating defending champions Albirex Niigata 5-4 on penalties in the Community Shield on Saturday (Feb 23) evening . Home United clinch Community Shield after shoot-out victory Tampines Rovers need a win over the seemingly unstoppable Albirex Niigata FC (S) to prevent them from pulling further away as both sides face off at Our Tampines Hub on Sunday. The Singapore Premier League (SPL) defending champions are running away with the title and it is down to the Stags to end that impressive unbeaten streak. Home looking to end poor run, Latest Singapore Football News Home United won the AIA Community Shield after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over Albirex Niigata at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday. The AIA Community Shield, a curtain-raiser to the 2019 Singapore Premier League: After beating Albirex Niigata in Home United and Albirex Niigata (S) are leading the pack as the 2017 S.League season gets underway. ESPN FC. Global. Scores Transfers Live football odds with bet365. Tampines must end Albirex dominance to keep title chase alive
Football: Noh Rahman embracing learning curve as Home United interim coach SINGAPORE - Former national football stalwart Noh Rahman got his Singapore Premier League (SPL) coaching career off to the best possible start on Wednesday (April 24), after he guided Home United to a polished 3-0 win over Geylang International. But the 38-year-old, who took over the reins of the Protectors on an interim basis from Saswadimata Dasuki last Friday, said he hasn't had much time to bask in the maiden victory. With a wry smile, Noh told The Straits Times on Friday (April 26): "Being a player and a coach are two very different things. As a player, you just have to focus on what you eat, how you train, and to give your best in games. "As a coach, the minute one game ends, you're already thinking about the next game." Noh is expecting a tougher challenge on Saturday against 2018 champions Albirex Niigata at the Jurong East Stadium. The Japanese team went undefeated last term en route to a third straight league championship, but a new league rule has meant that for this term, Albirex have to sign at least four Singaporean players, with at least two starting and playing the entire first half. Albirex are smarting after a 4-2 defeat by Hougang United on Wednesday - their second loss of the season - and are currently fourth in the SPL after seven games with 11 points, one ahead of Home. Said Noh: "It's a 5.30pm kickoff, on a hard (artificial) ground, and it could be hot. We are expecting a tough game."
 During a 20-year playing career which he called time on at the end of 2016, Noh earned 79 international caps as well as a reputation as being one of the most professional local footballers. Widely respected by his peers, he won two S.League (SPL's predecessor) titles (2001, 2002), two Singapore Cups (2012, 2013) and two AFF Suzuki Cups (2004, 2007). The former defender told ST that one of the first things he did after being appointed Home's interim coach, was to consult a group of six senior players. "It was quite a lengthy meeting where we shared quite a lot of things, and I appreciate the players being honest," said the rookie coach. Veteran fullback Juma'at Jantan, 35, was one of the players involved in the meeting. Said Juma'at: "In football, one of the most important things is communication. If we have that, things will fall in place. "Noh is a no-nonsense type on and off the field, and the players - even myself now - look up to him. And he is open (to feedback) as well, so I think he is the best choice to lead the team for now." Juma'at is one of four players in the current Home squad - the others are Izzdin Shafiq, Abdil Qaiyyim and South Korean midfielder Song Ui-Yong - who were teammates with Noh when he played for the Protectors from 2013 to 2015. When asked if he felt weird coaching players he once shared a pitch and changing room with, Noh said: "Yes, a little bit! "But these players are great, they know where the line between a coach and the players is. And I appreciate the fact they understand their roles in the team well." Protectors youngster Adam Swandi recalled that Noh was one of the established senior national players when he received his first Lions call-up in 2013. The 23-year-old, who scored against Geylang on Wednesday, said: "Coach Noh has a lot of experience, and he is a role model for players like me. "He has so much to offer our team and Singapore football, and I think him being in charge of the team now is a good thing." Noh said he has been told by the club it would appoint the new head coach within six weeks, and is looking forward to returning his role at the start of the season, which he said was "to assist and learn". "I'm not shy in saying I feel I am not ready for a head coach job like this," said Noh. "But it's a challenge I am ready to take on." 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Football: Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol BARCELONA (REUTERS) - Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday (May 4), missing the chance to mathematically guarantee they finish second in La Liga ahead of neighbours Real Madrid. Espanyol took the lead right before halftime when Atletico captain Diego Godin slid the ball into his own net as he scrambled to clear a cross from 20-year-old left back Adria Pedrosa, who had burst forward from his own area on the break. The Catalans' top scorer Borja Iglesias doubled the home side's lead early in the second half as they again pounced on the counterattack after an Atletico giveaway, with the striker calmly tucking the ball past Jan Oblak from inside the box. Espanyol missed several chances to score again but Iglesias deepened Atletico's humiliation by converting from the penalty spot in the 89th minute and also completing his side's biggest league win of the campaign. Atletico, who have now lost six times this season, are second in the standings on 74 points after 36 matches, nine behind champions Barcelona who play at Celta Vigo later on Saturday, and nine ahead of Real, who host Villarreal on Sunday. Espanyol climbed up to eighth with 47 points. Atletico midfielder Koke fiercely criticised his side for their limp display, particularly in the second half. "This performance is not fitting of Atletico, this was not what we are about, We weren't ourselves at any point in the game," he told reporters. "They were far better than us in the second half, they were superior in every aspect, you cannot explain it any other way. "The game was a real struggle for us, they played some great football and we had some good moments in the first half but didn't take advantage. We really lacked intensity in the second half and the way we conceded the second goal was awful." Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday.Atletico thus, , missed the chance biggest defeat of season against ruthless Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless (Adds quotes) By Richard Martin. BARCELONA, May 4 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday, missing the chance to mathematically guarantee they finish second in La Liga ahead of neighbors Real Madrid. Soccer-Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against Home » News » Sports » Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol On May 4, 2019 8:30 pm In Sports Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Atletico's heaviest defeat of the season means they miss the chance to mathematically guarantee finishing second in La Liga ahead of neighbours Real Madrid. Atletico slump to biggest defeat of Atletico Madrid slump to biggest defeat of season against Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday. Atletico thus, , missed the chance to mathematically guarantee they finish second in La Liga ahead of neighbours Real Madrid. Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Atletico Madrid slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday, missing the chance to mathematically guarantee they finish second in La Liga ahead of neighbours Real Madrid. Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless World Football. May 4, 2019 / 4:31 PM / 25 days ago Soccer-Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league Football News: Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday, missing the chance to mathematica Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday. Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless Espanyol. UPDATE 1-Soccer-Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season as they were crushed 3-0 by Espanyol on Saturday, missing the chance to mathematically guarantee they finish second in La Liga Atletico slump to biggest defeat of season against ruthless
Football: Arsenal close in on top four with 4-1 win Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka stabbing the ball past Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico from close range to open accounts in a 4-1 English Premier League win at the Emirates Stadium in London yesterday. The visitors could have taken the lead in the first half but Ryan Sessegnon fluffed two gilt-edged chances. Alexandre Lacazette made it 2-0 by finishing off a superb team move in the 55th minute before Aboubakar Kamara pulled one back for Fulham in the 69th minute. Late goals from substitute Aaron Ramsey and forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed the win, moving Arsenal to within two points of fourth-placed Chelsea, who host Southampton today. Earlier, Leicester striker Jamie Vardy hogged the limelight with an eye-catching somersault celebration, as his 58th-minute goal secured a 1-0 away win at Everton. "I have had it in my locker for a while," he told Sky Sports. "I saved it for a special occasion, what better one than New Year's Day. New year, new me."
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