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ABHISHEK SUBEDI

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Can the young French squad prevail under Didier Deschamps?

Published On: June 2, 2018 11:45 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, June 2: The Group C of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which starts from June 14 and concludes on July 15, will have more exciting ingredients in both attacking and defensive prospects as France, Denmark, Peru and Australia go head-to-head.

Group B’s dark horses Iran, Morocco can upset European heavyweights

Published On: May 31, 2018 12:50 PM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, May 31: European teams Spain and Portugal are the two teams who are in contention for the top spot in the Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which is set to hit the ground running from June 14 and will be concluded on July 15.

2018 World Cup: A big test for Russia

Published On: May 28, 2018 09:20 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

Uruguay top contender of Group A

Dhangadhi Premier League: The hits and the misses

Published On: April 15, 2018 09:18 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, April 15: Team Chauraha Dhangadhi retained its title with a 21-run win over Kathmandu Goldens on Friday in the second edition of the Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL) played at the Seti Zone Police Cricket Ground in Dhangadhi.

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018: Hits and Misses

Published On: March 21, 2018 10:11 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, March 21: The national cricket team ended its ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 campaign last week with a historic achievement of securing the One Day International (ODI) status and an eighth-place finish in Zimbabwe above two fellow associates Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Hong Kong.

Barcelona looking to get past Chelsea for the first time since 2006

Published On: March 14, 2018 12:40 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, March 13: Barcelona hosts Chelsea at the Camp Nou on Wednesday looking to book a place in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League having held the reigning English champions to a 1-1 draw some three weeks ago in London.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: The title decider!

Published On: March 4, 2018 01:50 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, March 4: Barca continues its title aspirations against the second-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a match which can prove to be the La Liga title decider of the season.

Barcelona taking all the confidence to the Canary Islands

Published On: March 1, 2018 12:10 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Win, play well. Win, poor performance. In simple words, it’s Barcelona this season. Having managed to win 20 games and draw five out of the 25, it has played this season in La Liga, the Catalan side has been perfectly inconsistent throughout the season under the new boss Ernesto Valverde.

Girona a hard nut to crack for Barcelona

Published On: February 24, 2018 12:05 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Barcelona hosts its Catalan counterpart at the Camp Nou on Saturday in a bid to increase its points difference at the summit of La Liga, before second-placed Atletico Madrid travels to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to take on Sevilla the next day.

Barcelona and Chelsea prepare for another nerve-wracking encounter

Published On: February 20, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Barcelona travels to the Stamford Bridge on Tuesday for the first leg of their round of 16 clash with Chelsea, in a bid to put one foot on the quarterfinals with a win in London.

Nepal in Namibia: Hits and Misses

Published On: February 18, 2018 12:10 PM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Nepal national cricket team qualified to the 2018 ICC World Cup Qualifier with an outstanding performance in the recently concluded World Cricket League Division Two held in Namibia with four* wins in six matches.

Everest Premier League: The hits and the flops

Published On: January 6, 2018 07:46 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: The second edition of the Everest Premier League (EPL) concluded on December 30, with Paras Khadka-led Biratnagar Warriors clinching the title by a run over Sharad Vesawakar’s Bhairahawa Gladiators at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Valverde’s tactical masterclass on test against Real

Published On: December 23, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Barcelona travels to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, to face its eternal rival Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season. Barca will have a chance to extend its lead over Real Madrid by 14 points with a win, with the Spanish champions having a game still in hand as it went to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Biratnagar, Bhairahawa win in EPL

Published On: December 21, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 21:  Biratnagar Warriors registered its second consecutive win in the second edition of the Everest Premier League (EPL) on Wednesday beating Pokhara Rhinos by three wickets.

Injury-scare Barcelona to end win drought in Villarreal

Published On: December 10, 2017 12:55 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Barcelona will be looking to carry on its unbeaten run against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica, and extend the lead at the top of the table by seven points ahead of both second-placed Valencia, who has still a match to play later on Saturday, and Real Madrid, who beat Sevilla 5-0 at home on the same day.

Barcelona hoping to tidy up some lost grounds against Celta

Published On: December 2, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Barcelona and Celta Vigo on Saturday will take on each other in the 14th rounds of fixtures in La Liga with Barcelona hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table by seven points, before second-placed Valencia travels to Getafe on Sunday and fourth-placed Real Madrid go to the San Mames to play against Athletic Bilbao earlier the same day. Third-placed Atletico Madrid invites Real Sociedad on Saturday as well.

Can Barcelona weather the Valencia storm?

Published On: November 26, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Nov 25: Barcelona travels to Mestalla on Sunday to extend its lead over second-placed Valencia by seven points and third-placed Real Madrid, who defeated Malaga 3-2 at home on Saturday, by 10 points in La Liga.

Barcelona in a bid to top the group

Published On: November 22, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Nov 20: Barcelona’s season has gone from good to better with 15 wins and just two draws in 17 matches it has played in all competitions this season, most recently a 3-0 away win over Leganes on Saturday.

There is more than meets the eye for Barcelona

Published On: November 18, 2017 04:10 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Nov 18: Barcelona on Saturday travels to the Estadio Butarque Stadium to take on Leganes in the 12th round of match in La Liga. Having won 10 matches and drawn one, Barcelona would want to win this match and put extra pressure on its arch-rivals Real Madrid, who will play against Atletico Madrid later the same day.

Barcelona's Messi looking to score 30 goals against Sevilla

Published On: November 3, 2017 11:55 PM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Nov 3: Barcelona plays Sevilla at the Camp Nou on Saturday, in a bid to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions, which will take them 11 points above their fierce rivals Real Madrid, who faces Las Palmas on Sunday. Second placed Valencia, who is four points behind Barcelona takes on Leganes in an early kick-off on Saturday as well.