Frank Lampard’s ludicrous decision causes Chelsea’s Champions League demise The Independent says The hard-running figure on the right of the front three scored once. Then he scored again, powering his team into the Champions League semi-finals. It was almost Frank Lampard’s gameplan paying off perfectly. Except that the goalscorer was Rodrygo, the logical choice by Carlo Ancelotti, who is proof that four Champions Leagues can be won with the aid of a willingness to do…
‘That’s the difference between taking things for granted and not.’
‘We need to stop and put a strategy in place otherwise next season we could make the same mistakes.’
Ronaldo had a game to forget.
Madrid sealed a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s Champions League hopes are over.
Chelsea can start planning for next season.
‘I no longer recognise my club.’
Get those dates in your diary.
‘There will always be a moment when the tension comes.’
‘I’m worried for Chelsea.’
Erik ten Hag will hope to challenge for the title next season.
Mohamed Salah has scored the most left-footed goals in Premier League history The Metro says Mohamed Salah has now scored the most left-footed goals in Premier League history with his strike in Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Leeds United on Monday evening. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for Jurgen Klopp’s side at Elland Road, while Salah doubled Liverpool’s lead with an excellent near-post finish. Salah’s goal was his 106th in the Premier League with his…
Haas boss Guenther Steiner opens up on sacking Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin following Ukraine invasion The Metro says Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has detailed the moment he had to sack Russian driver Nikita Mazepin following the start of the war in Ukraine. Just weeks before the start of the 2022 season, Russia invaded Ukraine, leaving Hass and Steiner in a difficult situation as not only did they have a Russian driver but also…
Mark Allen reacts to ‘completely crazy’ Crucible protest during victory over Fan Zhengyi The Metro says Mark Allen hailed security staff and referee Olivier Marteel for their efforts to halt the protest at the Crucible on Monday night, which took place during his 10-5 victory over Fan Zhengyi. There were wild scenes in Sheffield as a protester jumped on the table during the Rob Milkins vs Joe Perry match, while another activist tried to get…
Arsenal and Manchester City’s remaining fixtures in the Premier League title race The Metro says The Premier League title race took a further twist at the weekend when Arsenal let another two goal lead slip at the London Stadium against West Ham. The 2-2 draw with The Hammers was the second time in eight days that Mikel Arteta’s men had failed to win having led 2-0, following on from the dramatic draw against Liverpool at…
Manchester City can move closer in their quest for the Champions League holy grail by winning at Bayern Munich The Metro says Anarchy! Chaos! Stanley Ogden was always getting in some right old tear-ups with long-suffering wife Hilda down the Rovers Return. Well, some of those classic Coronation Street capers won’t hold a candle to the rows in pubs, clubs, front rooms and workplaces in Manchester this summer if City win the Champions League, Premier…
Fernando Alonso wants to be Lewis Hamilton’s teammate again as F1 legend shares retirement plan The Metro says Fernando Alonso has shockingly claimed that he wants to be teammates with Sir Lewis Hamilton again, but the F1 legend appears to have different plans. Alonso raced alongside a then-rookie Hamilton at McLaren in 2007, and the Spaniard was expected to dominate the young Brit having won just back-to-back titles with Renault. But Hamilton was able to…
Joel and Avram Glazer confident of remaining as Manchester United owners and set to snub full sale The Metro says Joel and Avram Glazer are increasingly confident of securing outside investment that will allow them to avoid a full sale of Manchester United and remain as the club’s owners, according to reports. The club is currently in the middle of a protracted bidding process – with third and supposedly final proposals needing to be submitted…
Express Sport – Too jot to handle In the Express, it is all about Liverpool. It reports on the Reds running riot at Elland Road, aided by a brilliant performance by Diogo Jota, as they boost their hopes of European qualification despite a difficult season. Liverpool beat Leeds 6-1 in an embarrassing performance from Leeds. Kepa’s belief Chelsea can beat Real Madrid, and Just Stop Oil protesters at yesterday’s World Snooker Championship also makes the…
Mirror Sport – Mad for it The Mirror says Mo Salah became Liverpool’s top left-footed goalscorer in the Premier League at Leeds, after netting two goals during the game, which Liverpool won 6-1. The paper says fired-up Todd Boehly gives Chelsea players a pep talk after every match much to the support of interim boss Frank Lampard who has backed Todd’s passion for the club and bringing success back to Stamford bridge. Read today’s back…
Telegraph Sport – Boehly: I am embarrassed by our plights The Telegraph’s back pages reports on Todd Boehly’s claim that Chelsea’s season has been “embarrassing”. The paper says the owner spoke to players in the dressing room to deliver a pep talk. Blues boss Frank Lampard says he is comfortable with the owner’s involvement at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool’s win features on the front pages, the paper says “Who needs Bellingham?” a nod to reports Jude…
World Snooker Championship 2023: Play to resume as normal after Just Stop Oil protest BBC says Snooker’s World Championship will resume as normal from 10:00 BST on Tuesday after a protester covered a table with orange powder on Monday. The protest caused the postponement of the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry, but the table has been re-clothed overnight so play will take place on both tables as scheduled. Another protester caused a delay…
Play halted at World Snooker Championship after Just Stop Oil protester covers table in powder The Independent says Play was halted at the Crucible during the World Snooker Championship after a protester wearing a Just Stop Oil t-shirt ran into the arena, jumped onto the table and scattered a bag of orange powder across the surface. The incident happened during Robert Milkins’ clash with Joe Perry in the evening session, forcing a delay of around…
World snooker championship disrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters in Sheffield The Guardian says The World Snooker Championship is the latest high-profile sporting event to be disrupted by protesters after a Just Stop Oil activist poured a packet of orange powder paint over a table on Monday evening, forcing a 24-hour suspension in the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry. Milkins was 11-0 up in the early stages of the opening frame when a…
