Newspapers help 'fuel racism', says Man City's Sterling

Published On: December 10, 2018 10:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 10: Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling believes newspapers are helping “fuel racism” and “aggressive behaviour” with their portrayal of young black players.

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Nepal national football team defender Rohit Chand has helped his team Persija Jakarta win the Go-Jek Liga 1 title in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday.

A division league: Three-Star climbs to second position

Published On: December 9, 2018 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Three-Star Club defeated Jawalakhel Youth Club 2-0 to climb to the second position of the Martyrs Memorial A division league points table.

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Ravi Inder Singh won the game single-handedly for Bhairahawa Gladiators. Gladiators defeated Rhinos by four wickets.

Lalitpur Patriots register their first victory

Published On: December 9, 2018 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Lalitpur Patriots have registered their first victory in the ongoing Everest Premier League (EPL-2018) here at Kirtipur on Sunday. Lalitpur Patriots managed to beat Chitwan Tigers by 11 runs in their second match. After winning the toss, Lalitpur Patriots elected to bat first and set the target of 144 runs for Chitwan Tigers on the second match of EPL.

Man City stumble at Chelsea, Salah shoots Liverpool top

Published On: December 9, 2018 11:59 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 9: Chelsea brought a whole new dimension to the Premier League title race when they handed Manchester City their first defeat of the season on Saturday to leave Mohamed Salah-inspired Liverpool as the new leaders.

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: A late goal from Ellon Maxwell helped Sankata Club go joint-top registering its sixth win of the tournament with a slender 1-0 victory over struggler New Road Team in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League at Halchowk in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby

Published On: December 9, 2018 09:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, Dec 9: Lionel Messi scored two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-0 in Saturday’s Catalan derby to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.

'Little Messi' flees Afghan home for the second time

Published On: December 8, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

AFGHANISTAN, Dec 8: An Afghan boy who shot to international fame for his devotion to the footballer Lionel Messi has been forced to flee his home for a second time amid the threat of militant attack - leaving behind his prized signed jersey and football.

Guardiola confident Man City will not face Champions League ban

Published On: December 8, 2018 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 8: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has received assurances from the club’s hierarchy that they will not be banned from the Champions League over allegations of a breach of UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.