Section: The Himalayan Times (Nepal)
Arsenal lose at BATE as Chelsea, Napoli and Inter win in Europa League
Arsenal suffer 1-0 loss at BATE after Lacazette sent off Chelsea overcome Malmo 2-1 with Giroud scoring again Napoli put three goals past Zurich in comfortable win Inter’s Martinez secures 1-0 victory at Rapid Vienna Sevilla’s Ben Yedder on target in win away to Lazio Valencia enjoy 2-0 success at Scottish champions Celtic Arsenal...
Mourinho fined for tax fraud in Spain in lieu of jail time
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Photo: Reuters MADRID: Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has accepted a one-year prison sentence for defrauding the Spanish state of 3.3 million euros ($3.77 million), a Spanish court filing showed on Tuesday, although the Portuguese will not serve any jail time. The filing said the tax ministry and...
Osaka blows away Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis
MELBOURNE: Naomi Osaka proved too strong for sixth seed Elina Svitolina on Wednesday as the US Open champion cruised into her first Australian Open semi-final with a 6-4 6-1 win. The 21-year-old Japanese, who committed a string of unforced errors, faces up a potential rematch of her controversy-marred final at Flushing Meadows with Serena...
Ten sailors dead, 14 saved after two ships catch fire near Crimea
MOSCOW: Ten crew members have been found dead and 14 have been rescued after two ships caught fire in the Kerch Strait near Crimea, Russia’s transport ministry said on Monday, with a rescue operation still underway. The ministry said earlier on Monday that crew members were jumping into the sea to escape the blaze, which probably broke out...
Milan out as Sevilla, Villarreal advance in Europa League
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Man City win group as Sane double sinks Hoffenheim
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Netherlands draw Germany in pick of Euro 2020 qualifying groups
Germany, Netherlands meet again after Nations League clash Favourable draws for England and Italy Potentially tougher tasks for Portugal, France and Spain General view as the groups are displayed on a screen during the draw. Photo: Reuters DUBLIN: The Netherlands and Germany were grouped together in qualification for the 2020 European...
US, China agree trade war ceasefire after Trump, Xi summit
Tariffs on $200 bln of Chinese goods to remain, but no increase on Jan. 1 as planned China agrees to buy unspecified but “very substantial” amount of US goods Two sides to launch talks on “structural changes” to key issues Trump-Xi discussion was “very positive and constructive” – China …read more Source: The Himalayan...
World leaders set to convene Argentina summit clouded by disputes
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Milan survives big Europa fright, surprise loss for Sevilla
AC Milan was given a helping hand by two own goals as it survived a big scare before beating Dudelange of Luxembourg 5-2 in the Europa League on Thursday. The seven-time European Cup winner trailed 2-1 midway through the second half, but came storming back with four goals in the last 24 minutes of the Group F tie. Sevilla, which has eclipsed...