As a few hundred Barcelona fans in a far-flung corner of the Santiago Bernabeu roared at the final whistle, millions around the world celebrated with the push of a finger. A little more than 2 million liked the club’s post on Instagram. Meanwhile 1.3 million watched the live video on Facebook. On Twitter, 886,000 tuned …
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Tokyo’s Olympics may become known as the “Robot Games”
Image 1 of 2 ▼ A robot passes a basket containing drinks to a woman in wheelchair during an unveiling event in Tokyo Friday, March 15, 2019. Organizers on Friday showed off robots that will be used at the new National Stadium to provide assistance for fans using wheelchairs. (Kyodo News via AP) Tokyo’s Olympics …
Champions League quarter final draw LIVE Man United and Man City updates
The draw has been made for the quarter and semi finals of the Champions League and Manchester United and Manchester City have both discovered their fate. United have been drawn against Barcelona while City face Premier League rivals Tottenham. City will play their first leg away before hosting Mauricio Pochettino’s side at the Etihad for …
Cambridgeshire police ask for public help to tackle child exploitation
Officers investigating child exploitation in the county are asking people working in key areas to help them protect young people. It is believed teachers, taxi drivers, hotel staff and those working at fast food outlets could play a vital role in helping to tackle the issue. Some perpetrators use taxis to transport children to locations, …
Man Utd pull off incredible comeback win as PSG capitulate in Europe again after dramatic late VAR decision
They say the video assistant referee is killing the drama in football. Not here. No way. This was the most incredible, astonishing unforgettable finish as Manchester United were awarded a controversial 90thminute penalty to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League. Marcus Rashford took it, driving the ball high into the net and the …
FIFA wants 24-team Club World Cup in 2021
FIFA Council members will be asked on Friday to approve a pilot tournament for an expanded 24-team Club World Cup in June-July 2021 featuring eight European participants, but plans for a worldwide Nations League are on hold, The Associated Press has learned. An overhaul of the current seven-team annual Club World Cup, normally in December, …
Virat Kohli: Pakistan hero blasts India cricket captain’s ‘personality’
Virat Kohli’s captaincy has been criticised by Pakistan hero Abdul Qadir (Image: GETTY) The India star has been allowed to skip the series, with Rohit Sharma captaining his absence, at the start of a busy year of cricket. Following the conclusion of the T20s with New Zealand, India host Australia for a limited overs tour. …
AP analysis: Steel tariffs waived even with tough trade talk
By RICHARD LARDNER and LARRY FENN WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President Donald Trump’s tough talk on trade, his administration has granted hundreds of companies permission to import millions of tons of steel made in China, Japan and other countries without paying the hefty tariff he put in place to protect U.S. manufacturers and jobs, according …
West Indies vs England, fourth ODI: live score and latest updates from Grenada
27 February 2019 • 1:03pm West Indies vs England, fourth ODI scoreboard Auto update On Off 1:03PM The toss! West Indies win the toss and choose to bowl 12:58PM Fastest batsmen to 5000 ODI runs (Top 10) 1. Hashim Amla – 101 innings (South Africa) 2= Viv Richards – 114 innings (West Indies) 2= Virat Kohli …
Barcelona rescue draw against Real Madrid in Copa del Rey first leg
(CNN)The second leg of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semifinal remains finely poised after the two sides played out a thrilling draw at the Camp Nou. Real Madrid took an early lead through Lucas Vazquez after just six minutes and should have further extended their lead before half time. Visit cnn.com/sport for more …