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Violence after Turkish Super Lig match is absolutely unacceptable: Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday condemned as “absolutely unacceptable” the attacks by Trabzonspor fans on Fenerbahce players following Sunday’s Super Lig match. The attacks took place as fans invaded the pitch after the Fenerbahce players and coaching staff celebrated their 3-2 win in Trabzon. Also Read: Mbappe ’tricks as PSG rout Montpellier 6-2 to take 12-point lead Videos showed Belgian international Michy Batshuayi kicking a fan. The Turkish Interior Minister announced a dozen people had been arrested for the incidents on the pitch and five who incited violence via social media had also been taken in.  “The violence witnessed after the Turkish Super Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce is absolutely unacceptable,” Infantino said in a post on Instagram.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

19 March,2024 07:58 AM IST | Ankara | AFP
PSG’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates his goal against Montpellier on Sunday. Pic/AFP

Mbappe ’tricks as PSG rout Montpellier 6-2 to take 12-point lead

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain routed Montpellier 6-2 to move 12 points clear of Brest at the top of the French league. Mbappe struck in the 22nd minute before adding two more goals in the second half, the last of which was his 250th goal for PSG in all competitions since his arrival in August 2017. He is the leading scorer in the league this season with 24 goals. Also Read: ‘Team have belief, energy’ Vitinha had opened the scoring. Lee Kang-in and Nuno Mendes also scored for PSG. It was the first league victory in four league games for PSG after draws with Reims, Monaco and Rennes. With eight rounds of matches left, PSG have 59 points, Brest have 47 and Monaco 46. Mbappe had returned to the starting line-up on Wednesday when he scored an early goal as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nice 3-1 to reach the French Cup semi-finals. He had started the previous two league games on the bench as part of coach Luis Enrique’s rotation policy, which most observers accept involves leaving out Mbappe to prepare for next season without him. He started on Sunday. A late goal by Martin Satriano salvaged a point for Brest in a 1-1 draw against Lille but Eric Roy’s side will rue the dropped points.  Lille, who took the lead through Jonathan David’s strike in the 67th minute, leapfrogged Nice into fourth, four points behind Brest. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

19 March,2024 07:55 AM IST | Paris | AP | PTI
Manchester United’s Antony (left) celebrates his goal with fellow goalscorer Amad Diallo during the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. Pic/AFP

‘Team have belief, energy’

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United’s thrilling 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool can be the launching pad for a successful end to a troubled season for the Red Devils.  United’s final chance at silverware this season appeared to be slipping away at Old Trafford on Sunday as twice the home side needed to come from behind late on to end Liverpool’s chances of a quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s final season.  Amad Diallo’s breakaway goal in added time of extra-time won a chaotic tie in the 121st minute and could prove to be a turning point in Ten Hag’s reign. Also Read: Hard-fought victory for Storm Chasers FC Erik ten Hag United are now huge favourites to reach the FA Cup final for a second consecutive season after being paired with Championship side Coventry in the last four.  Ten Hag had been under rising pressure as his side sit sixth in the Premier League, nine points adrift of even a place in the top four and exited both the Champions League and League Cup early. But the former Ajax boss believes his side are on an upward trajectory having lost just twice in 12 games in 2024. “This could be that moment, the team have the belief and energy to do amazing things,” said Ten Hag. “When you beat Liverpool, you can beat any opponent.”  United’s young guns came to the fore as Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo shone before Diallo came off the bench to score just his second ever goal for the club. “The first 35 minutes we show again that the future of this team is very bright. There is huge potential. We have to get it out and get consistency,” Ten Hag said.  United sped out of the blocks and were rewarded when Scott McTominay tapped home his ninth goal of the season after Garnacho was denied by Caoimhin Kelleher.  Defeat was just Liverpool’s fifth in all competitions this season, two of which came with weakened sides in the group stages of the Europa League. Klopp admitted his side showed the first signs of fatigue from a draining schedule, but they did not go down without a fight.  Two goals in three minutes towards the end of the first half turned the tie in the visitors’ favour as Alexis Mac Allister blasted past Andre Onana before Mohamed Salah struck for the 13th time in 14 games against United.  United’s challenge was petering out meekly until Antony came off the bench to score at Old Trafford for the first time in over a year when he found the far corner three minutes from time. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

19 March,2024 07:50 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
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Hard-fought victory for Storm Chasers FC

Storm Chasers FC scored a hard-fought 2-1 win against Pena Madridsta FC in a Div 2 match of the Mumbai District Football Association (MFA) League at the Air India Colony ground, Kalina on Monday. Also Read: Age group chess, a success at Parel Strikers Abhishek Sonawane and Siddhesh Thakur were bang on for Storm Chasers, while Pena Madridsta FC pulled one back through Yash Salvi’s efforts. Earlier, Blitzkrieg FC and Future Star FC shared honours as they played out a 2-2 draw in another match of the same division.

19 March,2024 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Player of the tournament Sanvi Chaubey (PIC/Sanvi’s personal collection)

Striker Sanvi stars for Mumbai District in Jalgoan

Mumbai District striker Sanvi Chaubey has credited the entire team for playing their part as they thrashed Kolhapur District 4-0 to win the 10th WIFA Inter-District Sub-Junior Girls’ Football Championship in Jalgaon recently. In the final, Sanvi, 11, scored a brace for Mumbai District, while Rizwana Shaikh and Prisha Patel netted a goal each in the triumph. Sanvi, a Class VI student of the Lilavatibai Podar High School, Santacruz, scored seven goals in four matches and was adjudged the player of the tournament, whose initial stages witnessed 22 teams from across Maharashtra competing for top honours. The victorious Mumbai District team which won the 10th WIFA Inter-District Sub-Junior Girls’ Football Championship in Jalgaon recently. PICS/Sanvi’s personal collection When asked about the win and which match was the toughest in the tournament, the young striker told www.mid-day.com, “We deserved to be the champions. The best part of the win is that the entire team played their part. The toughest match has to be our semi-final against Pune [which we won 6-5 via penalties]. The defenders in the Pune team were too good. But we kept calm and played our part. I would like to thank my coach Amith Chauhan and managers Rehana Ansari, Prajakta Tambadkar for taking care of us, guiding and motivating us.” Meanwhile, Sanvi, who started playing football when she was six, dreams of representing the Indian women’s team under her club coach Preetam Mahadik. “I started playing [football] when I was six for The Sports Gurukul under the late Vicky Koli sir. Currently, I play for the Joga Bonito club. My coach, Mahadik sir, is very helpful and knows the strengths and weaknesses of all players under him. He is committed towards women football and I wish to play for the Indian women football team with him as coach. I would also like to thank the late Sydney Alexander sir, Clement [Travasso] sir and Dominic [Rosario] sir for always guiding, motivating and encouraging me,” explained Sanvi, whose inspiration are Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and India captain Sunil Chettri. “I like their dribbling skills, free kicks, headers, their fitness levels and speed. Hope to become a pro football player like them someday,” Sanvi signed off.

18 March,2024 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYER
Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern Munich in Darmstadt. Pic/AFP

Bayern’s Kane returns to England for treatment

Harry Kane will have an ankle injury treated by England national team doctors in “close consultation” with Bayern Munich’s medical department, the Bundesliga champions said on Sunday. Also Read: Pep hails ‘incredible’ side as Silva helps City sail into semis Kane scored his 31st Bundesliga goal of the season in Bayern’s 5-2 victory at Darmstadt on Saturday, surpassing Uwe Seeler’s record for the most goals in Germany’s top flight in a debut season. But England’s captain limped off in the 82nd minute after suffering a blow to his left ankle.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

18 March,2024 07:52 AM IST | Munich | AFP
Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva

Pep hails ‘incredible’ side as Silva helps City sail into semis

Bernardo Silva scored twice as Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, while Coventry struck twice in stoppage time to stun Wolves 3-2.  Holders City remain on course to repeat their treble triumph of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup last season as Pep Guardiola’s men stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions to 22 games. Fortune favoured the English champions, though, as twice Silva’s shots took deflections to wrong-foot Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. Also Read: Carney to the rescue! The Portuguese international opened the scoring on 13 minutes when his effort looped in off Dan Burn. Silva’s second deflected off Sven Botman, but Dubravka should still have done better as the ball trickled underneath him. At the other end, City’s number one goalkeeper Ederson was not missed as Stefan Ortega produced a brilliant save to deny Alexander Isak pulling a goal back for Newcastle.  Dubravka made amends for his earlier error with fine saves from Jeremy Doku either side of half-time to keep the score down. But it was too little, too late for Newcastle’s hopes of silverware this season as the Magpies remain without a major trophy since 1969.  City are the first side to ever reach the FA Cup semi-finals in six consecutive seasons. “To run and play the way they did is incredible. I know we play to win the finals, but to win it, you have to win the earlier rounds,” said Guardiola. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

18 March,2024 07:50 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka (left) celebrates scoring against Leicester City yesterday. Pic/AFP

Carney to the rescue!

Carney Chukwuemeka rescued Chelsea with a stoppage-time strike that inspired a 4-2 win over 10-man Leicester in an FA Cup quarter-final thriller on Sunday.  Mauricio Pochettino’s side were fortunate to survive a stirring fightback from Championship promotion chasers Leicester amid a mutinous atmosphere at Stamford Bridge. Chukwuemeka netted in the closing minutes to save Chelsea from the embarrassment of being forced into extra-time.  Madueke scores winner Noni Madueke added Chelsea’s fourth to ensure the angry fans, who booed Pochettino in the second half were silenced, at least for now. For the sixth time in the last eight years, the Blues have advanced to the last four in the FA Cup. Also Read: Watson, Sammy turn down Pak coach role Mauricio Pochettino But this was hardly a triumphant afternoon for Blues boss Pochettino, whose inconsistent team blew the two-goal half-time lead given to them by Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer.  In between those strikes, Raheem Sterling missed a penalty and Axel Disasi gave Leicester hope with a farcical own goal early in the second half.  Mavididi nets equaliser When Stephy Mavididi scored an eye-catching equaliser, Chelsea were in turmoil once again as the hapless Sterling earned the wrath of the home support. But Leicester’s Callum Doyle was sent off for a professional foul on Nicolas Jackson, setting the stage for the Blues’ late revival.  Chelsea have failed to win a single domestic trophy since their most recent FA Cup triumph six years ago.  The west Londoners are languishing in 11th place in the Premier League and former Tottenham and Southampton boss Pochettino is yet to win silverware in England.  Under mounting pressure amid a troubled first season in charge, Pochettino revealed this week that some of Chelsea’s young players endured a sleepless night before their League Cup final defeat against Liverpool in February.  Making amends by winning the FA Cup would buy Pochettino some much-needed breathing space.  Chelsea had taken the lead in the 13th minute when Nicolas Jackson accelerated past Jannik Vestergaard into the Leicester area before whipping over a low cross that Cucurella converted from close-range.  It was the Spanish defender’s first goal since joining Chelsea from Brighton in August 2022. In the 25th minute, Cole Palmer surged down the right flank and crossed to the edge of area, where Sterling was clattered by Abdul Fatawu as he prepared to shoot.  Palmer has been taking Chelsea’s penalties this season and Sterling’s decision to grab the ball proved misguided.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

18 March,2024 07:45 AM IST | London | AFP
Luis Suarez. Pic/AFP

Suarez scores twice in second half, leading Miami past DC United without Messi

Luis Suarez scored the go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute and added another in the 85th minute, lifting Inter-Miami to a 3-1 victory over DC United on Saturday, despite the absence of Lionel Messi. Messi was held out of Sunday's 3-2 MLS loss to Montreal and was subbed off early in the second half of Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Nashville in the Concacaf Champions Cup second leg. Messi is reportedly resting a right leg injury. Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said after the game that Messi's injury would be "dealt with week by week," and that the 36-year-old eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has a goal of playing in the upcoming CONCACAF quarterfinals. Suarez did not start on Saturday but subbed in at the 62nd minute. It took him only 10 minutes to connect on the go-ahead goal, scoring with a left-footed shot from close range to the bottom left corner. The goal was assisted by Leonardo Campana following a fast break. Suarez struck again in the 85th minute when he left-footed a shot from the center of the box to the high center of the goal. With Messi sidelined and Suarez not in the starting lineup, United took an early advantage. Jared Stroud scored when he delivered a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner in the 14th minute. The assist went to Mateusz Klich. Inter Miami countered in the 24th minute on Leonardo Campana's left-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. The assist went to Federico Redondo. D.C. United's Pedro Santos drew a red card in the final minute of regular time. Drake Callender made six saves in goal for first-place Miami (3-1-1), and Alex Bono stopped four for United (1-0-3). (With agency inputs)

17 March,2024 08:59 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTI
Gianni Infantino. Pic/AFP

Fifa prez Infantino gets 33 per cent raise

FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino’s base salary 33 per cent last year to lift his total pay package to more than 4.13 million Swiss francs (approx Rs 38.70cr), football’s governing body said in its financial report. Infantino was re-elected unopposed in 2023 to extend his presidency to 11 years before FIFA staged the women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Infantino’s pre-tax base salary payment rose by more than 500,000 Swiss francs (approx R4.68cr) last year to reach more than 2.46 million Swiss francs (approx Rs 23.05cr).  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

17 March,2024 07:37 AM IST | Geneva | AP | PTI
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk during the UEFA Europa League match against AC Sparta Praha at Anfield in Liverpool on Thursday. Pic/Getty Images

‘It’s always difficult, intense’

Virgil van Dijk says the intensity of Liverpool’s bitter rivalry with Manchester United will make Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final a major test for his quadruple chasers. Liverpool head to Old Trafford looking to move a step closer to the second trophy of manager Jurgen Klopp’s farewell season. Having beaten Chelsea in the League Cup final, Klopp’s side are embroiled in a gripping Premier League title race with Arsenal and Manchester City, and also face Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-finals.  With Liverpool targeting a trophy clean-sweep and United hoping to preserve their last chance of silverware this season, the stage is set for the latest chapter in English football’s most historic feud. Police on high alert  On the pitch, Liverpool and United have produced countless classic encounters. But the rivalry turned ugly in the 1970s and ‘80s when bloody battles between hooligan gangs made the fixture one of the most vicious on the domestic calendar. While violence in the stands is less prevalent these days, police will be on red alert on Sunday when 9,000 Liverpool fans descend on Old Trafford.  Erik ten Hag United have a record 20 English titles, but Liverpool, who have six European Cups to their rivals’ three, hope to equal that feat this season. In recent years, Manchester City have emerged as Liverpool’s closest challengers in a series of heavyweight fights for Premier League supremacy. But despite that change in the balance of power, Liverpool captain Van Dijk believes meetings with United still require a unique level of commitment. Asked to describe the experience of facing United, the Dutch centre-back said: “Intense. Not only the actual game but the whole build-up is a game on its own. I like to be involved in these type of games.” Also Read: Klopp says no U-turn on Liverpool exit despite return of CEO Edwards Van Dijk added: “We always have a difficult game against them and I expect a difficult one on Sunday as well. They are finding ways to win but I focus on what we have to do against them. It’s always difficult, it’s always intense.  “The history of the games with the two biggest clubs in England brings extra expectation and pressure. But why not just go out there and enjoy it, play our game and hopefully go to the next round,” he said. Liverpool have held the upper hand of late, powering to a 5-0 victory at Old Trafford in 2021 and winning 7-0 at Anfield last year. United, winners only three times in their previous 18 games against Liverpool, are desperate to avoid the indignity of their enemies effectively ending their season.  Ten Hag positive Erik ten Hag’s team sit sixth in the Premier League and face a tough task to qualify for the Champions League via a top-four finish. “Actually, we never got to turn around so far,” Ten Hag said. “We had our opportunities, but we missed them. Sunday we have another good opportunity to get the momentum. The team showed lately we are in a very good series of games with a lot of wins.”  United will be boosted by the expected return from injury of Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund and defenders Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. “They have to believe they can do it. Now we have to take the momentum,” Ten Hag said.  “That is what I feel when I train with them, that they have belief. A good spirit is there. Go and get the turnaround.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

17 March,2024 07:33 AM IST | London | AFP
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