<big>WION&#39;s pick of the week:</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pyeongchang-winter-robots-olympics-33255">Watch: Pyeongchang winter robots Olympics</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/virat-kohli-has-the-potential-to-break-sachins-records-695">Virat &amp; Sachin @29: Who is the greatest?</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-the-reasons-behind-indias-historic-victory-692">Reasons behind India&#39;s historic victory against South Africa</a>

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<big>Winter Olympics</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/russian-olympic-curler-involved-in-doping-case-sources-33276">Russian Olympic curler involved in doping case: sources</a><big> </big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/bach-for-nobel-peace-prize-no-formal-discussion-says-ioc-32739">Bach for Nobel peace prize? No &#39;formal discussion&#39; says IOC</a>

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<big>Cricket</big>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-virat-kohli-shardul-thakur-india-south-africa-6th-odi-team-india-indvssa-team-india-live-33105">Virat</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-virat-kohli-shardul-thakur-india-south-africa-6th-odi-team-india-indvssa-team-india-live-33105"> Kohli slams </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-virat-kohli-shardul-thakur-india-south-africa-6th-odi-team-india-indvssa-team-india-live-33105">century,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-virat-kohli-shardul-thakur-india-south-africa-6th-odi-team-india-indvssa-team-india-live-33105"> inspires team to historic victory</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-advance-to-final-despite-two-run-loss-to-england-33251">New Zealand advance to final despite two-run loss to England</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/shane-warne-marks-royal-return-as-rajasthans-mentor-32724">IPL: Shane Warne marks royal return as Rajasthan&#39;s mentor</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virats-desperation-to-win-games-for-his-side-is-massive-33145">&#39;Virat&#39;s desperation to win games for his side is massive,&#39; says Aiden Markram</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-gives-credit-to-wife-anushka-for-his-performance-33118">Virat Kohli gives credit to wife Anushka for his performance</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/best-batsman-in-the-world-now-says-ravi-shastri-for-virat-kohli-33154">&#39;Best batsman in the world now,&#39; says Ravi Shastri for Virat Kohli</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/comeback-feels-like-playing-first-time-in-indian-jersey-raina-33243">Comeback feels like playing first time in Indian jersey: Raina</a>

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<big>Football</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/prankster-hands-conte-signed-mourinho-shirt-33007">Prankster hands Conte signed Mourinho shirt</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wayne-rooney-welcomes-his-fourth-son-33022">Wayne Rooney says &#39;5-a-side team complete,&#39; after birth of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wayne-rooney-welcomes-his-fourth-son-33022">fourth</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wayne-rooney-welcomes-his-fourth-son-33022"> son</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/neymars-father-defends-his-son-refers-critics-as-vultures-33041">Neymar&#39;s father defends son, refers critics as &#39;vultures&#39;</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/marco-asensio-strikes-twice-to-help-real-madrid-win-eight-goal-thriller-33304">Marco Asensio strikes twice to help Real Madrid win eight-goal thriller</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/laliga-gameiro-costa-on-target-as-atletico-beat-bilbao-33293">LaLiga: Gameiro, Costa on target as Atletico beat Bilbao</a>

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<big>Tennis:</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-accends-number-one-rank-33132">Roger Federer becomes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-accends-number-one-rank-33132">oldest</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-accends-number-one-rank-33132"> world No 1 in tennis history</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/world-number-one-roger-federer-claims-rotterdam-open-33291">World number one Roger Federer claims Rotterdam Open</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kvitova-takes-qatar-title-to-clinch-top-10-return-33299">Kvitova takes Qatar title to clinch top 10 return</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ultimate-goal-is-to-follow-federers-footsteps-marin-cilic-33167">Ultimate goal is to follow Federer&#39;s footsteps: Marin Cilic</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/rochdale-revival-stuns-spurs-as-they-face-uncertain-cup-fate-33295">Rochdale&#39;s revival stuns Spurs as they face uncertain Cup fate</a>

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<big>Others:</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-likely-to-play-world-cup-in-rival-india-fih-33099">Pakistan to play Hockey World Cup in rival India confirms FIH</a>

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Weekly compilation of sports and other related news (February 12 to February 18)

WION's pick of the week: Watch: Pyeongchang winter robots Olympics Virat & Sachin @29: Who is the greatest? Reasons behind India's historic victory against South Africa Winter Olympics Russian Olympic curler involved in doping case: sources Bach for Nobel peace prize? No 'formal discussion' says IOC Cricket Virat Kohli slams century, inspires team to historic victory New Zealand advance to final despite two-run loss to England IPL: Shane Warne marks royal return as Rajasthan's mentor 'Virat's desperation to win games for his side is massive,' says Aiden Markram Virat Kohli gives credit to wife Anushka for his performance 'Best batsman in the world now,' says Ravi Shastri for Virat Kohli Comeback feels like playing first time in Indian jersey: Raina Football Prankster hands Conte signed Mourinho shirt Wayne Rooney says '5-a-side team complete,' after birth of fourth son Neymar's father defends son, refers critics as 'vultures' Marco Asensio strikes twice to help Real Madrid win eight-goal thriller LaLiga: Gameiro, Costa on target as Atletico beat Bilbao Tennis: Roger Federer becomes oldest world No 1 in tennis history World number one Roger Federer claims Rotterdam Open Kvitova takes Qatar title to clinch top 10 return Ultimate goal is to follow Federer's footsteps: Marin Cilic Rochdale's revival stuns Spurs as they face uncertain Cup fate Others: Pakistan to play Hockey World Cup in rival India confirms FIH

WION Sports News: Top sports results this week

Tottenham Hotspur was left in FA Cup limbo after being held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Rochdale in a fifth-round tie on Sunday.

It seemed Harry Kane&#39;s penalty two minutes from time, which made it 2-1 to the visitors, had seen Spurs straight into the last eight.&nbsp;

But Steve Davies&#39;s stoppage-time equaliser saw Rochdale make it 2-2 and earn themselves a money-spinning replay at Wembley, Tottenham&#39;s temporary home this season while the successor ground to White Hart Lane is built.

It was a similar story in the fourth round, with Spurs needing to win a Wembley replay before finally seeing off fourth-tier Newport County.

Whichever club wins this last-16 tie will face either Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea, who will also need a replay after Saturday&#39;s goalless draw at Hillsborough.

Saturday&#39;s draw saw four of the top Premier League&#39;s top five kept apart in the quarter-finals, with Manchester United hosting Brighton -- a repeat of the 1983 final won by United in a replay -- and Chelsea away to Leicester.

Manchester City continues their quest for a historic quadruple of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup with a fifth-round trip to Wigan on Monday.

Should Pep Guardiola&#39;s men avoid a repeat of the Latics&#39; shock 2013 FA Cup final victory, City will be at home to Southampton in the last eight.

The ties will be played between March 16 and 19.

Quarter-final draw:

Sheffield&nbsp;or Swansea City v Rochdale or Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United v Brighton

Leicester City v Chelsea

Wigan or Manchester City v Southampton

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Tottenham Hotspur was left in FA Cup limbo after being held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Rochdale in a fifth-round tie on Sunday

Tottenham Hotspur was left in FA Cup limbo after being held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Rochdale in a fifth-round tie on Sunday. It seemed Harry Kane's penalty two minutes from time, which made it 2-1 to the visitors, had seen Spurs straight into the last eight. But Steve Davies's stoppage-time equaliser saw Rochdale make it 2-2 and earn themselves a money-spinning replay at Wembley, Tottenham's temporary home this season while the successor ground to White Hart Lane is built. It was a similar story in the fourth round, with Spurs needing to win a Wembley replay before finally seeing off fourth-tier Newport County. Whichever club wins this last-16 tie will face either Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea, who will also need a replay after Saturday's goalless draw at Hillsborough. Saturday's draw saw four of the top Premier League's top five kept apart in the quarter-finals, with Manchester United hosting Brighton -- a repeat of the 1983 final won by United in a replay -- and Chelsea away to Leicester. Manchester City continues their quest for a historic quadruple of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup with a fifth-round trip to Wigan on Monday. Should Pep Guardiola's men avoid a repeat of the Latics' shock 2013 FA Cup final victory, City will be at home to Southampton in the last eight. The ties will be played between March 16 and 19. Quarter-final draw: Sheffield or Swansea City v Rochdale or Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United v Brighton Leicester City v Chelsea Wigan or Manchester City v Southampton

Rochdale's revival stuns Spurs as they face uncertain Cup fate

Man of the moment Marco Asensio scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Real Madrid kept up the feel-good factor with a thrilling 5-3 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday night.

Madrid had been 2-1 down at half-time in a fantastic game at the Benito Villamarin, but they came roaring back in the second half with Sergio Ramos, Asensio -- who had scored the opener - Ronaldo and Karim Benzema all finding the net.

They survived a late Betis onslaught, and after their 3-1 Champions League last 16, first-leg win against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, this victory confirms that Zinedine Zidane&#39;s side is looking better in La Liga now too.

They remain fourth, a huge 17 points behind leaders Barcelona. However, this was their fourth win in five league outings, and they are back to within a point of third-placed Valencia with a game in hand to come at Leganes in midweek.

&quot;It was an end to end game, a bit crazy, but I like that. It shows that we had a proper opponent,&quot; said Zidane.

&quot;Betis were fantastic and controlled the last half-hour of the first half. But I&#39;m happy in the end, and I prefer to focus on the five goals we scored rather than the three we let in.&quot;&nbsp;

Asensio had come off the bench to set up the two late goals that allowed Real to beat PSG and he was rewarded with a start on Sunday in Seville, while Gareth Bale also came in as the likes of Benzema and Luka Modric dropped to the bench.

Asensio duly headed Madrid into an 11th-minute lead after Antonio Adan had saved a Ronaldo shot, but Betis had won when the sides last met at the Santiago Bernabeu and they hit back brilliantly.

Loren and Joaquin, the latter from a free-kick, both came close before Aissa Mandi headed in a Joaquin cross to make it 1-1 in the 33rd minute.

It was 2-1 shortly after, as visiting defender Nacho could only help a Junior shot into his own net, and the home fans in the crowd of over 53,000 erupted.

Real also saw Marcelo limp off in the first half, a potentially worrying sign ahead of the PSG second leg, and Zidane confirmed the Brazilian would find out the extent of his injury on Monday.

Madrid recovered superbly after the restart, though.&nbsp;

Ramos, whose Sevilla past always ensures a hot reception from the Betis fans, levelled with a bullet header from a Lucas Vazquez corner.

Dani Carvajal then set up Asensio for his second and Real&#39;s third as the hour approached, and Ronaldo smashed in their fourth goal in the 65th minute.

The Portuguese, supposedly in decline, has now scored 10 times in six games between league and Champions League.

Betis may lack the consistency to properly contest a European place, but they do provide entertainment, and Cristian Tello set up fellow substitute Sergio Leon to make it 4-3 late on.

Benzema, on from the bench, completed the scoring at the death with a goal that will boost his confidence.

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Marco Asensio scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Real Madrid kept up the feel-good factor with a thrilling 5-3 victory at Real Betis

Man of the moment Marco Asensio scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Real Madrid kept up the feel-good factor with a thrilling 5-3 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday night. Madrid had been 2-1 down at half-time in a fantastic game at the Benito Villamarin, but they came roaring back in the second half with Sergio Ramos, Asensio -- who had scored the opener - Ronaldo and Karim Benzema all finding the net. They survived a late Betis onslaught, and after their 3-1 Champions League last 16, first-leg win against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, this victory confirms that Zinedine Zidane's side is looking better in La Liga now too. They remain fourth, a huge 17 points behind leaders Barcelona. However, this was their fourth win in five league outings, and they are back to within a point of third-placed Valencia with a game in hand to come at Leganes in midweek. "It was an end to end game, a bit crazy, but I like that. It shows that we had a proper opponent," said Zidane. "Betis were fantastic and controlled the last half-hour of the first half. But I'm happy in the end, and I prefer to focus on the five goals we scored rather than the three we let in." Asensio had come off the bench to set up the two late goals that allowed Real to beat PSG and he was rewarded with a start on Sunday in Seville, while Gareth Bale also came in as the likes of Benzema and Luka Modric dropped to the bench. Asensio duly headed Madrid into an 11th-minute lead after Antonio Adan had saved a Ronaldo shot, but Betis had won when the sides last met at the Santiago Bernabeu and they hit back brilliantly. Loren and Joaquin, the latter from a free-kick, both came close before Aissa Mandi headed in a Joaquin cross to make it 1-1 in the 33rd minute. It was 2-1 shortly after, as visiting defender Nacho could only help a Junior shot into his own net, and the home fans in the crowd of over 53,000 erupted. Real also saw Marcelo limp off in the first half, a potentially worrying sign ahead of the PSG second leg, and Zidane confirmed the Brazilian would find out the extent of his injury on Monday. Madrid recovered superbly after the restart, though. Ramos, whose Sevilla past always ensures a hot reception from the Betis fans, levelled with a bullet header from a Lucas Vazquez corner. Dani Carvajal then set up Asensio for his second and Real's third as the hour approached, and Ronaldo smashed in their fourth goal in the 65th minute. The Portuguese, supposedly in decline, has now scored 10 times in six games between league and Champions League. Betis may lack the consistency to properly contest a European place, but they do provide entertainment, and Cristian Tello set up fellow substitute Sergio Leon to make it 4-3 late on. Benzema, on from the bench, completed the scoring at the death with a goal that will boost his confidence.

Marco Asensio strikes twice to help Real Madrid win eight-goal thriller

Kevin Gameiro came off the bench to score one goal and make another for Diego Costa as Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in La Liga on Sunday.

It was another clinical performance from Diego Simeone&#39;s side, who have now recorded four consecutive league victories, all without their mean defence conceding a goal.

They remain second, seven points behind unbeaten league leaders Barcelona, who won 2-0 at Eibar on Saturday ahead of their Champions League last 16, first leg away to Chelsea.

Former Chelsea striker Costa returned for Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano after injury prevented him from taking part in their 4-1 Europa League win over FC Copenhagen in Denmark on Thursday.

Atletico created little in the first half to get the crowd of just over 60,000 out of their seats. However, they livened up after the restart, and in particular after Gameiro was sent on for Koke just before the hour mark.

It was Atletico&#39;s French connection that led to the opening goal midway through the second half, with Antoine Griezmann setting up Gameiro, who took a touch before firing low past Kepa Arrizabalaga and into the far corner for his fifth league goal of the season.

Gameiro then turned provider with a fine through ball for Costa, who fired home to secure the points with 10 minutes remaining, the goal his second in La Liga since returning to Spain.

&quot;We are not stopping, we are playing well at the moment, and we are enjoying ourselves,&quot; said Gameiro when asked about his team&#39;s pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table.

Atletico, who have conceded a paltry nine goals in 24 La Liga games this season, will hope to stay within striking distance of Barcelona before going to the Camp Nou in a fortnight.

Simeone&#39;s side are also nine points clear of third-placed Valencia, who came from behind to win 2-1 at bottom club Malaga on Saturday. Real Madrid, in fourth, are at Betis on Sunday evening.

Earlier on Sunday, Real Sociedad beat struggling Levante 3-0 at Anoeta.

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Kevin Gameiro and Diego Costa were on target to help the team to earn three points

Kevin Gameiro came off the bench to score one goal and make another for Diego Costa as Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in La Liga on Sunday. It was another clinical performance from Diego Simeone's side, who have now recorded four consecutive league victories, all without their mean defence conceding a goal. They remain second, seven points behind unbeaten league leaders Barcelona, who won 2-0 at Eibar on Saturday ahead of their Champions League last 16, first leg away to Chelsea. Former Chelsea striker Costa returned for Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano after injury prevented him from taking part in their 4-1 Europa League win over FC Copenhagen in Denmark on Thursday. Atletico created little in the first half to get the crowd of just over 60,000 out of their seats. However, they livened up after the restart, and in particular after Gameiro was sent on for Koke just before the hour mark. It was Atletico's French connection that led to the opening goal midway through the second half, with Antoine Griezmann setting up Gameiro, who took a touch before firing low past Kepa Arrizabalaga and into the far corner for his fifth league goal of the season. Gameiro then turned provider with a fine through ball for Costa, who fired home to secure the points with 10 minutes remaining, the goal his second in La Liga since returning to Spain. "We are not stopping, we are playing well at the moment, and we are enjoying ourselves," said Gameiro when asked about his team's pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table. Atletico, who have conceded a paltry nine goals in 24 La Liga games this season, will hope to stay within striking distance of Barcelona before going to the Camp Nou in a fortnight. Simeone's side are also nine points clear of third-placed Valencia, who came from behind to win 2-1 at bottom club Malaga on Saturday. Real Madrid, in fourth, are at Betis on Sunday evening. Earlier on Sunday, Real Sociedad beat struggling Levante 3-0 at Anoeta.

LaLiga: Gameiro, Costa on target as Atletico beat Bilbao

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba were on target as Barcelona saw off Eibar 2-0 on Saturday to continue their unbeaten record in La Liga and extend their lead at the top of the table.

Lionel Messi had a hand in both goals against an Eibar side who finished the match at tiny Ipurua with 10 men after the second-half sending-off of Fabian Orellana.

It was not a comfortable afternoon for Ernesto Valverde&#39;s men in the rain in the Basque Country, but Barca is still unbeaten 24 games into the league campaign, and have now gone 31 La Liga matches undefeated in total to match their record run under Pep Guardiola in 2010/11.

They are 10 points clear at the top, although Atletico Madrid can trim that lead when they host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Barcelona will now turn their thoughts to the Champions League last 16, first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, and Valverde said Eibar were ideal opponents ahead of that match.

&quot;Eibar always put you under a lot of pressure, so it was a good test. We really suffered, because they are in great form,&quot; said Valverde.

&quot;It was a very difficult match just as we expected, and we will try and make sure it helps us, although the Champions League is another competition altogether.&quot;

Valverde sent out a strong team, choosing to start Andres Iniesta and leave Philippe Coutinho on the bench, despite the Brazilian being ineligible for the Champions League. Coutinho replaced Iniesta for the final half-hour.

&quot;Last week Coutinho started, and this week it was Iniesta,&quot; Valverde added. &quot;It is true that we have another match on Tuesday, but for me the important thing was today (Saturday).&quot;

Barca went ahead in the 16th minute, Messi&#39;s superb pass releasing Suarez, who rounded goalkeeper Marco Dmitrovic to score.

The visitors had a couple of let-offs in the first half, with Sergio Busquets lucky not to concede a penalty as he pulled back Kike Garcia in the box. Orellana then hit the bar with a fine strike.

However, the Chilean was sent off midway through the second half and Barca took advantage of the extra man in the 88th minute. Messi, who hit the post in the first half, was denied by Dmitrovic, but the ball fell for Alba to score.

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Barcelona is 10 points clear at the top in LaLiga and will face Chelsea in the first leg of Champions League

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba were on target as Barcelona saw off Eibar 2-0 on Saturday to continue their unbeaten record in La Liga and extend their lead at the top of the table. Lionel Messi had a hand in both goals against an Eibar side who finished the match at tiny Ipurua with 10 men after the second-half sending-off of Fabian Orellana. It was not a comfortable afternoon for Ernesto Valverde's men in the rain in the Basque Country, but Barca is still unbeaten 24 games into the league campaign, and have now gone 31 La Liga matches undefeated in total to match their record run under Pep Guardiola in 2010/11. They are 10 points clear at the top, although Atletico Madrid can trim that lead when they host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Barcelona will now turn their thoughts to the Champions League last 16, first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, and Valverde said Eibar were ideal opponents ahead of that match. "Eibar always put you under a lot of pressure, so it was a good test. We really suffered, because they are in great form," said Valverde. "It was a very difficult match just as we expected, and we will try and make sure it helps us, although the Champions League is another competition altogether." Valverde sent out a strong team, choosing to start Andres Iniesta and leave Philippe Coutinho on the bench, despite the Brazilian being ineligible for the Champions League. Coutinho replaced Iniesta for the final half-hour. "Last week Coutinho started, and this week it was Iniesta," Valverde added. "It is true that we have another match on Tuesday, but for me the important thing was today (Saturday)." Barca went ahead in the 16th minute, Messi's superb pass releasing Suarez, who rounded goalkeeper Marco Dmitrovic to score. The visitors had a couple of let-offs in the first half, with Sergio Busquets lucky not to concede a penalty as he pulled back Kike Garcia in the box. Orellana then hit the bar with a fine strike. However, the Chilean was sent off midway through the second half and Barca took advantage of the extra man in the 88th minute. Messi, who hit the post in the first half, was denied by Dmitrovic, but the ball fell for Alba to score. ???? FINAL WHISTLE IN IPURUA! ⚽ #EibarBarça ???? @LuisSuarez9, @JordiAlba ???????? #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/PEx37uc1Jv — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 17, 2018 ×

Suarez and Alba help Barcelona to continue unbeaten run

Last season&#39;s FA Cup runners-up Chelsea struck four times before the break to crush second-tier Hull City 4-0 and stroll into the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

Willian bagged two and Olivier Giroud scored his first goal for the club since joining from London rivals Arsenal, while Pedro was also on target for Antonio Conte&#39;s dominant side.

The night&#39;s other fifth-round tie saw Leicester City also in action against Championship opposition but having to work far harder for a 1-0 home victory over Sheffield United.

Jamie Vardy struck the only goal after 66 minutes -- the fifth game in a row in all competitions he has been on target.

Leicester held on to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2012 when they were knocked out by eventual winners Chelsea -- the last time the west London club won the Cup.

There are four more ties on Saturday when 12-times winners Manchester United visit Huddersfield Town while another all-top-flight clash sees West Bromwich Albion at home to fellow strugglers Southampton.

Third-tier Rochdale host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and on Monday runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City face third-tier Wigan Athletic in a repeat of 2013 final surprisingly won by the Latics.

Confident Chelsea

Willian needed only two minutes to give Chelsea the lead against Hull, curling the ball in with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area.

Cesc Fabregas sent Pedro away to make it 2-0 after 27 minutes and Willian then used his right foot to devastating effect to skim a low shot past keeper David Marshall.

French international Giroud clipped in a neat finish from Emerson&#39;s cut back to make the second half academic.

With an eye on Tuesday&#39;s Champions League last 16, first leg at home to Barcelona, Chelsea took their foot off the gas in the second half.

&quot;It was great for us. The most important thing is that we are in the next round. Now we have to prepare for the game against Barcelona,&quot; Conte, who rested Eden Hazard, said.

&quot;You hope to always have a game that you can dominate. Our start was impressive. We started with great focus and concentration, will to score and wanted to go to the next round. I&#39;m really pleased with the commitment of my players.&quot;

After the Barca game, Chelsea faces Manchester United and Manchester City in the league and Conte said the confidence was back after a sticky patch.

&quot;Now we have the right confidence again. But in the next two weeks, we have to play massive games and we must be strong --Barcelona, United and City. We are ready,&quot; he said.

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Willian bagged two and Olivier Giroud scored his first goal for the club since joining from London rivals Arsenal

Last season's FA Cup runners-up Chelsea struck four times before the break to crush second-tier Hull City 4-0 and stroll into the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge on Friday. Willian bagged two and Olivier Giroud scored his first goal for the club since joining from London rivals Arsenal, while Pedro was also on target for Antonio Conte's dominant side. The night's other fifth-round tie saw Leicester City also in action against Championship opposition but having to work far harder for a 1-0 home victory over Sheffield United. Jamie Vardy struck the only goal after 66 minutes -- the fifth game in a row in all competitions he has been on target. Leicester held on to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2012 when they were knocked out by eventual winners Chelsea -- the last time the west London club won the Cup. There are four more ties on Saturday when 12-times winners Manchester United visit Huddersfield Town while another all-top-flight clash sees West Bromwich Albion at home to fellow strugglers Southampton. Third-tier Rochdale host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and on Monday runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City face third-tier Wigan Athletic in a repeat of 2013 final surprisingly won by the Latics. Confident Chelsea Willian needed only two minutes to give Chelsea the lead against Hull, curling the ball in with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area. Cesc Fabregas sent Pedro away to make it 2-0 after 27 minutes and Willian then used his right foot to devastating effect to skim a low shot past keeper David Marshall. French international Giroud clipped in a neat finish from Emerson's cut back to make the second half academic. With an eye on Tuesday's Champions League last 16, first leg at home to Barcelona, Chelsea took their foot off the gas in the second half. "It was great for us. The most important thing is that we are in the next round. Now we have to prepare for the game against Barcelona," Conte, who rested Eden Hazard, said. "You hope to always have a game that you can dominate. Our start was impressive. We started with great focus and concentration, will to score and wanted to go to the next round. I'm really pleased with the commitment of my players." After the Barca game, Chelsea faces Manchester United and Manchester City in the league and Conte said the confidence was back after a sticky patch. "Now we have the right confidence again. But in the next two weeks, we have to play massive games and we must be strong --Barcelona, United and City. We are ready," he said.

Chelsea stroll past Hull into FA Cup quarter-finals

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo appealed for Rohingya refugee children and has shared two contrasting images one image of Rohingya man carrying a baby in his hand and the second image of him with his kids.

The image captioned &quot;One ???? where we all ❤ our children. Please help. #Rohingya #Refugee @SavetheChildren.&quot;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/conditions-not-conducive-for-voluntary-repatriation-of-rohingyas-un-high-commissioner-for-refugees-32814">Recently, UN High Commissioner for Refugees</a> Filippo Grandi informed the Security Council on Tuesday that Myanmar has failed to put in place conditions for the safe return of Rohingyas.

&quot;Let me be clear: conditions are not yet conducive to the voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees,&quot; the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said.

Real Madrid star Ronaldo is the brand ambassador of a world&#39;s leading NGO &#39;Save the Children&#39; which aims to provide a better life and creates hope for a brighter future to those children who are in utter need.

The UN predicts over 8,50,000 Rohingyas have crossed over to Bangladesh since August 25th last year ever since the Myanmar Army allegedly started persecuting them.

The Rohingya refugees are currently living in despair, especially the children, their basic needs are not fulfilled, every day they are facing new challenges, the supply of food and medicines are limited and they are dealing with political turmoil.

Bangladesh had reached a deal with Myanmar in December last year to repatriate nearly 700,000 Rohingyas but reports said several refugees did not wish to return without guarantees of safety.

Ronaldo has come up to lend his voice and visibility to spotlight issues faced by Rohingya children.

There are other celebrities also who volunteer&nbsp;for this great cause like Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Garner, Bridgit Mendler and Rachel Zoe.

The foundation is fighting for children&#39;s rights since 1919 and in 2016 they reached more than 157 million children through their global movement.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has come up to lend his voice and visibility to spotlight issues faced by Rohingya children

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo appealed for Rohingya refugee children and has shared two contrasting images one image of Rohingya man carrying a baby in his hand and the second image of him with his kids. The image captioned "One ???? where we all ❤ our children. Please help. #Rohingya #Refugee @SavetheChildren." One ???? where we all ❤ our children. Please help. #Rohingya #Refugee @SavetheChildren https://t.co/t2eJN244Jl pic.twitter.com/9ZPwe5olJC — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) February 15, 2018 × Recently, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi informed the Security Council on Tuesday that Myanmar has failed to put in place conditions for the safe return of Rohingyas. "Let me be clear: conditions are not yet conducive to the voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees," the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said. Real Madrid star Ronaldo is the brand ambassador of a world's leading NGO 'Save the Children' which aims to provide a better life and creates hope for a brighter future to those children who are in utter need. The UN predicts over 8,50,000 Rohingyas have crossed over to Bangladesh since August 25th last year ever since the Myanmar Army allegedly started persecuting them. The Rohingya refugees are currently living in despair, especially the children, their basic needs are not fulfilled, every day they are facing new challenges, the supply of food and medicines are limited and they are dealing with political turmoil. Bangladesh had reached a deal with Myanmar in December last year to repatriate nearly 700,000 Rohingyas but reports said several refugees did not wish to return without guarantees of safety. Ronaldo has come up to lend his voice and visibility to spotlight issues faced by Rohingya children. There are other celebrities also who volunteer for this great cause like Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Garner, Bridgit Mendler and Rachel Zoe. The foundation is fighting for children's rights since 1919 and in 2016 they reached more than 157 million children through their global movement.

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo appeals for Rohingya refugee children

Napoli went down 3-1 at home to RB Leipzig, Arsenal and AC Milan enjoyed comfortable away wins, and Borussia Dortmund&#39;s Michy Batshuayi scored twice to secure a 3-2 victory in Europa League last 32, first leg action on Thursday.

Italian league leaders Napoli went ahead against Leipzig but slumped to a 3-1 defeat after a Timo Werner brace, Arsenal overcame Sweden&#39;s Ostersunds 3-0 helped by an own goal and Milan won by the same score against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets.

Batshuayi took his tally to five goals in three games since joining Dortmund on loan from Chelsea, with his double against Atalanta hauling the Germans side back from 2-1 down after Josip Ilicic scored twice in five minutes for the Italians.

Nice striker Mario Balotelli also scored two goals against Lokomotiv Moscow only to be upstaged by a Manuel Fernandes hat-trick as the visitors hit back to win 3-2.

Twice former winners Atletico Madrid recovered from an early fright to win 4-1 at FC Copenhagen as Saul Niguez, Kevin Gameiro, Antoine Griezmann and Vitolo shared the goals after Victor Fischer had put the Danish side in front.

FCSB, formerly Steaua Bucharest, beat Lazio 1-0 and Celtic overcame Zenit St Petersburg by the same score.

Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has made it clear that his priority lies in Serie A and a disappointingly sparse crowd turned up for the visit of Leipzig.

Adam Ounas gave Napoli the lead early in the second half, the Algerian&#39;s first goal for the club, but the away side made the most of shoddy defending to turn the game around.

Werner levelled with an opportunist finish, then Bruma finished off a counter-attack and Werner added another in stoppage time as Napoli were again caught on the break.

Best Hope

Arsenal&#39;s Nacho Monreal and Mesut Ozil were on target at Ostersunds either side of a Sotirios Papagiannopoulos own goal.

Like the Londoners, Milan&#39;s best hope of Champions League football next season appears to be by winning the Europa League. Patrick Cutrone, a Ricardo Rodriguez penalty and Fabio Borini gave them an impressive win at Bulgarian champions Ludogorets.

Balotelli took his tally to 21 goals this term for Nice, where he is in his second season enjoying a new lease of life.

The maverick Italian slotted home after four minutes and converted a penalty in the 28th, sending Lokomotiv keeper Guilherme the wrong way after a Nemanja Pejcinovic handball.

Not to be outdone, Fernandes replied with a penalty before halftime and curled in a free kick to equalize in the 67th before completing his second Europa League hat-trick this term from Anton Miranchuk&#39;s cross.

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz, 37, scored twice in a 3-1 win at Spartak Moscow, while their Basque rivals Real Socieded were held 2-2 at home by Salzburg.

Sporting&#39;s Bruno Fernandes, Gelson Martins and Seydou Doumbia scored in an eight-minute spell after halftime as they came from behind to win 3-1 on Astana&#39;s artificial pitch in Kazakhstan where Marin Tomasov gave the hosts an early lead.

The roof was closed for the match with temperatures hovering around minus 20 Celsius outside.

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Napoli went down 3-1 at home to RB Leipzig, Arsenal and AC Milan enjoyed comfortable away wins, and Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi scored twice to secure a 3-2 victory in Europa League last 32, first leg

Napoli went down 3-1 at home to RB Leipzig, Arsenal and AC Milan enjoyed comfortable away wins, and Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi scored twice to secure a 3-2 victory in Europa League last 32, first leg action on Thursday. Italian league leaders Napoli went ahead against Leipzig but slumped to a 3-1 defeat after a Timo Werner brace, Arsenal overcame Sweden's Ostersunds 3-0 helped by an own goal and Milan won by the same score against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets. Batshuayi took his tally to five goals in three games since joining Dortmund on loan from Chelsea, with his double against Atalanta hauling the Germans side back from 2-1 down after Josip Ilicic scored twice in five minutes for the Italians. Nice striker Mario Balotelli also scored two goals against Lokomotiv Moscow only to be upstaged by a Manuel Fernandes hat-trick as the visitors hit back to win 3-2. Twice former winners Atletico Madrid recovered from an early fright to win 4-1 at FC Copenhagen as Saul Niguez, Kevin Gameiro, Antoine Griezmann and Vitolo shared the goals after Victor Fischer had put the Danish side in front. FCSB, formerly Steaua Bucharest, beat Lazio 1-0 and Celtic overcame Zenit St Petersburg by the same score. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has made it clear that his priority lies in Serie A and a disappointingly sparse crowd turned up for the visit of Leipzig. Adam Ounas gave Napoli the lead early in the second half, the Algerian's first goal for the club, but the away side made the most of shoddy defending to turn the game around. Werner levelled with an opportunist finish, then Bruma finished off a counter-attack and Werner added another in stoppage time as Napoli were again caught on the break. Best Hope Arsenal's Nacho Monreal and Mesut Ozil were on target at Ostersunds either side of a Sotirios Papagiannopoulos own goal. Like the Londoners, Milan's best hope of Champions League football next season appears to be by winning the Europa League. Patrick Cutrone, a Ricardo Rodriguez penalty and Fabio Borini gave them an impressive win at Bulgarian champions Ludogorets. Balotelli took his tally to 21 goals this term for Nice, where he is in his second season enjoying a new lease of life. The maverick Italian slotted home after four minutes and converted a penalty in the 28th, sending Lokomotiv keeper Guilherme the wrong way after a Nemanja Pejcinovic handball. Not to be outdone, Fernandes replied with a penalty before halftime and curled in a free kick to equalize in the 67th before completing his second Europa League hat-trick this term from Anton Miranchuk's cross. Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz, 37, scored twice in a 3-1 win at Spartak Moscow, while their Basque rivals Real Socieded were held 2-2 at home by Salzburg. Sporting's Bruno Fernandes, Gelson Martins and Seydou Doumbia scored in an eight-minute spell after halftime as they came from behind to win 3-1 on Astana's artificial pitch in Kazakhstan where Marin Tomasov gave the hosts an early lead. The roof was closed for the match with temperatures hovering around minus 20 Celsius outside.

Europa League: Napoli lose at home, Arsenal and Milan win away

When the whole world is celebrating valentines day, football fanatics will definitely ditch their dates as it is Champions League night.

Now, if the boy chooses to watch this clash over his girl then he might get dumped by his girlfriend.

But this football match is worth that, believe me, there is no way to miss the Neymar-Ronaldo rivalry tonight as it is impossible not to&nbsp;see this tie as a confrontation between the global superstars on each side in Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

The biggest clash of 2018 till now is set to start. Real Madrid vs Paris Saint Germain and Liverpool vs Porto.

Real Madrid vs Paris Saint Germain

Champions league is back and Zinedine Zidane is hoping the Champions League will again bring out the best in Real Madrid.

The defending champions are set to face the formidable Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday&#39;s last 16, first leg.

Although, Real Madrid are floundering in La Liga this season, sitting in fourth place, 17 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

The current performance has even called into question Zidane&#39;s future as coach. Zidane has been going through the toughest period of his short managerial career.

On the other hand, PSG will look forward to winning the contest with a revenge hypothesis as they will never forget the 6-1 humiliation they suffered in Barcelona at the same stage of last year&#39;s Champions League.

PSG fans are hoping there can be no repeat of such an embarrassing defeat, especially with Neymar -- who masterminded that Barcelona comeback -- now in their ranks.

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Real Madrid 1 PSG 0 - 2015/16 Champions League group stage

PSG 0 Real Madrid 0 - 2015/16 Champions League group stage

PSG 1 Real Madrid 1 - 1993/94 UEFA Cup Winners&#39; Cup quarter-final second leg

Real Madrid 0 PSG 1 - 1993/94 UEFA Cup Winners&#39; Cup quarter-final first leg

PSG 4 Real Madrid 1 - 1992/93 UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg

Real Madrid 3 PSG 1 - 1992/93 UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg

As many as 1,800 police officers will be on duty to look out for trouble on what has been classified a &quot;high risk&quot; occasion.

Liverpool vs FC Porto

Also, Liverpool will face FC Porto in the&nbsp;first leg of an intriguing Champions League knockout on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;at the Estadio do Dragao, Portugal.

Porto had never won against Liverpool in the previous four Champions League clashes and they are looking forward to create history tonight.

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2017/18 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> favourites? ???? <a href="https://t.co/bgSGQmyD76">pic.twitter.com/bgSGQmyD76</a>
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Previous meetings:

Liverpool 4 Porto 1 - 2007/08 Champions League group stage

Porto 1 Liverpool 1 - 2007/08 Champions League group stage

Liverpool 2 Porto 0 - 2000/01 UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg

Porto 0 Liverpool 0 - 2000/01 UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg

Porto is currently standing at number two in the Group G behind Besiktas and Liverpool are winners of Group E ahead of Sevilla.

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Liverpool will face FC Porto and Real Madrid will face Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of Champions League

When the whole world is celebrating valentines day, football fanatics will definitely ditch their dates as it is Champions League night. Now, if the boy chooses to watch this clash over his girl then he might get dumped by his girlfriend. But this football match is worth that, believe me, there is no way to miss the Neymar-Ronaldo rivalry tonight as it is impossible not to see this tie as a confrontation between the global superstars on each side in Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The biggest clash of 2018 till now is set to start. Real Madrid vs Paris Saint Germain and Liverpool vs Porto. Real Madrid vs Paris Saint Germain Champions league is back and Zinedine Zidane is hoping the Champions League will again bring out the best in Real Madrid. The defending champions are set to face the formidable Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday's last 16, first leg. Although, Real Madrid are floundering in La Liga this season, sitting in fourth place, 17 points adrift of leaders Barcelona. The current performance has even called into question Zidane's future as coach. Zidane has been going through the toughest period of his short managerial career. On the other hand, PSG will look forward to winning the contest with a revenge hypothesis as they will never forget the 6-1 humiliation they suffered in Barcelona at the same stage of last year's Champions League. PSG fans are hoping there can be no repeat of such an embarrassing defeat, especially with Neymar -- who masterminded that Barcelona comeback -- now in their ranks. Kylian Mbappé, Edinson Cavani & Neymar have scored 16 of Paris' 25 goals in the #UCL this season... Best trio in the competition? ???????????? pic.twitter.com/poIkc5dn5t — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 14, 2018 × Real Madrid 1 PSG 0 - 2015/16 Champions League group stage PSG 0 Real Madrid 0 - 2015/16 Champions League group stage PSG 1 Real Madrid 1 - 1993/94 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-final second leg Real Madrid 0 PSG 1 - 1993/94 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-final first leg PSG 4 Real Madrid 1 - 1992/93 UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg Real Madrid 3 PSG 1 - 1992/93 UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg As many as 1,800 police officers will be on duty to look out for trouble on what has been classified a "high risk" occasion. Liverpool vs FC Porto Also, Liverpool will face FC Porto in the first leg of an intriguing Champions League knockout on Wednesday at the Estadio do Dragao, Portugal. Porto had never won against Liverpool in the previous four Champions League clashes and they are looking forward to create history tonight. Manchester City have now won 34 games in all competitions this season. ???????????? 2017/18 #UCL favourites? ???? pic.twitter.com/bgSGQmyD76 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 13, 2018 × Previous meetings: Liverpool 4 Porto 1 - 2007/08 Champions League group stage Porto 1 Liverpool 1 - 2007/08 Champions League group stage Liverpool 2 Porto 0 - 2000/01 UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg Porto 0 Liverpool 0 - 2000/01 UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg Porto is currently standing at number two in the Group G behind Besiktas and Liverpool are winners of Group E ahead of Sevilla.

Champions League: These football clashes might make you break up

Lionel Messi, five-time Ballon d&rsquo;Or winner was awarded the Barca Players Association&rsquo;s Fair Play Award on Monday for the season 2015-2016 for his splendid performance during that season.

Messi was handed the award by Barca Players Association President Ramon Alfonseda at a ceremony attended by FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu as well.

This award is given annually to the Barca first team after observing both on and off-field conduct. More than 3,300 people voted for the award on social media. Among the six finalists, Messi was chosen for the award by a 15-person jury.

In the ongoing season with 20 goals, Messi is leading La Liga in scoring.

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The award is given annually by Barca Players Association, Messi received the award for the season 2015-2016 for his splendid performance and his conduct on and off field

Lionel Messi, five-time Ballon d’Or winner was awarded the Barca Players Association’s Fair Play Award on Monday for the season 2015-2016 for his splendid performance during that season. Messi was handed the award by Barca Players Association President Ramon Alfonseda at a ceremony attended by FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu as well. This award is given annually to the Barca first team after observing both on and off-field conduct. More than 3,300 people voted for the award on social media. Among the six finalists, Messi was chosen for the award by a 15-person jury. In the ongoing season with 20 goals, Messi is leading La Liga in scoring. Well done, Leo #Messi! ????https://t.co/VouIrVIgh0 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 12, 2018 ×

Lionel Messi receives Fair Play Award

<big>WION&#39;s pick of the week</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/iranian-woman-skydiver-looks-to-break-down-stereotypes-30506">Iranian woman skydiver looks to break down stereotypes</a>

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<big>Cricket</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-pankaj-advani-win-padma-bhushan-30792">MS Dhoni, Pankaj Advani win Padma Bhushan</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/day-4-india-crush-south-africa-to-win-3rd-test-by-63-runs-30929">Day 4: India crush South Africa to win 3rd Test by 63 runs</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-returns-to-indias-t20i-squad-against-south-africa-jaydev-unadkat-also-included-30960">Suresh Raina returns to India&#39;s T20I squad against South Africa, Jaydev Unadkat also included</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-defeat-new-zealand-by-18-runs-to-win-3rd-t20i-clinch-series-2-1-30983">Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 18 runs to win 3rd T20I, clinch series 2-1</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-needs-his-teammates-to-point-out-his-mistakes-says-sehwag-30595">Kohli&#39;s teammates should point out his mistakes: Virender Sehwag</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-beats-dhonis-record-emerges-as-indias-highest-scoring-test-captain-30866">Kohli beats Dhoni&#39;s record, emerges as India&#39;s highest-scoring Test captain</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-has-to-be-free-from-yes-men-in-order-to-grow-as-captain-graeme-smith-30478">Virat Kohli has to be free from &#39;yes-men&#39; in order to grow as Captain: Graeme Smith</a>

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<big>IPL</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-auction-kxip-snaps-up-ashwin-kl-rahul-for-760-crores-11-crores-respectively-30894">IPL 2018 Auction: KXIP snaps up Ashwin, KL Rahul for 7.60 crores, 11 crores respectively</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-auction-2018-afghan-cricketers-make-huge-strides-31001">IPL Auction 2018: Afghan cricketers make huge strides</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sandeep-lamichhane-first-nepali-to-play-in-indian-premier-league-30978">Sandeep Lamichhane, first Nepali to play in IPL for Delhi Daredevils</a>

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<big>Tennis</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/caroline-wozniacki-beats-simona-halep-to-win-australian-open-30913">Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win Australian Open</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-wins-australian-open-2018-mens-singles-30991">Roger Federer wins Australian Open 2018 Men&#39;s Singles</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-pavic-dabrowski-win-mixed-doubles-30955">Australian Open: Pavic, Dabrowski win mixed doubles</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/serena-williams-to-make-comeback-at-fed-cup-30556">Serena Williams to make comeback at Fed Cup</a>

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<big>Football</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/finally-the-sanchez-mkhitaryan-deal-done-30411">Finally, the Sanchez-Mkhitaryan deal done</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/barcas-rafinha-moves-to-inter-milan-30437">Brazilian midfielder Rafinha moves to Inter Milan</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/transfer-window-juventus-denies-balotelli-move-30499">Transfer window: Juventus denies Balotelli move</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/transfer-window-mascherano-to-leave-barcelona-after-eight-years-30551">Transfer window: Mascherano to leave Barcelona after eight years</a>

 
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Weekly compilation of sports and other related news (January 22 - January 28)

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Jay Rodriguez scored twice as West Bromwich Albion stunned&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;with a 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round win at Anfield on Saturday in a tie overshadowed by the Video Assistant Referee, after Harry Kane spared Tottenham a shock defeat by lowly Newport.

A remarkable first half on Merseyside saw the Baggies, second-bottom in the top flight, race into a 2-1 lead inside 11 minutes against a&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;team pushing for a place in the Champions League.

Roberto Firmino put&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;ahead in the fifth minute after a mix-up, only for Rodriguez to hit back with two well-taken goals.

VAR, being trialled in English cup competitions this season, then took centre stage.

Referee Craig Pawson denied West Brom a third goal after ruling out Craig Dawson&#39;s effort by using VAR to determine that Gareth Barry was offside.

Pawson then becomes the first English referee to consult a touchline monitor himself before awarding&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;a penalty for a foul on Mohamed Salah by Jake Livermore.&nbsp;

That prompted furious protests by the visitors, with Barry booked for dissent, only for Firmino&#39;s spot-kick to hit the crossbar.

There was yet another VAR review prior to the break, before a Joel Matip own goal that put West Brom 3-1 up was allowed.

&#39;Mockery&#39;&nbsp;

Egypt striker Salah gave seven-time FA Cup winners&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;hope in the 78th minute with his 25th goal in just 32 appearances for the Reds, but Alan Pardew&#39;s Premier League strugglers still booked their place in the last 16.

&quot;I thought we deserved what we got today,&quot; West Brom manager Alan Pardew told BT Sport.&nbsp;

Pardew, reflecting on the VAR stoppages, said: &quot;I don&#39;t know, it was just weird. We waited so long for the decisions, the stadium was flat and every goal was becoming a sort of mockery with the delayed decision.&quot;

Meanwhile beaten&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;manager Jurgen Klopp insisted: &quot;West Brom deserved it, they scored three goals, us only two, and we have to blame ourselves.&quot;

Earlier, fourth-tier Newport eyed one of the all-time great upsets against eight-time FA Cup winners Tottenham thanks to Padraig Amond&#39;s first-half goal.

But eight minutes from time, England striker Kane equalised when he tapped in from close range following Son Heung-Min&#39;s flick-on for his 30th goal this season.

And 1-1 was how it finished as League Two Newport survived four minutes of injury-time to hold out for a lucrative replay at Wembley, Spurs&#39; temporary home.

Welsh side Newport, a massive 72 places behind a Spurs side who are fifth in the Premier League, sparked delirious scenes at Rodney Parade when Amond headed them into a 38th-minute lead.

&#39;Spurs need to fight&#39;

&quot;I&#39;m gutted... We were nearly there,&quot; Newport manager Mike Flynn told the BBC.&nbsp;

Meanwhile frustrated Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino questioned his side&#39;s desire to lift trophies.

&quot;I hope we have learned today that we have to fight to win things,&quot; he said.

West Ham manager David Moyes labelled Arthur Masuaku &quot;despicable&quot; after the midfielder was sent off for spitting in a 2-0 defeat by 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan.

Premier League West Ham, already 1-0 down to the first of two goals from Will Grigg, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Masuaku saw red for spitting at third-tier Wigan&#39;s Nick Powell.

&quot;It was despicable,&quot; said Moyes. &quot;If you do that, then you&#39;re going to get the punishment in any walk of life.&quot;

Southampton beat fellow Premier League strugglers Watford 1-0 as Jack Stephens marked his 24th birthday with a goal to ensure Javi Gracia&#39;s reign as Hornets manager started with a defeat.

Nottingham Forest&#39;s FA Cup run ended just one round after they knocked out holders Arsenal courtesy of a 2-1 defeat by Championship rivals Hull.

Chelsea faces Newcastle in another all top-flight clash on Sunday when league leaders Manchester City continue their bid for an unprecedented &#39;quadruple&#39; away to second-tier Cardiff.

Manchester United eased into the fourth round on Friday, with new signing Alexis Sanchez impressing on debut in a 4-0 win at lowly Yeovil.

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Referee Craig Pawson denied West Brom a third goal after ruling out Craig Dawson's effort by using VAR to determine that Gareth Barry was offside

Jay Rodriguez scored twice as West Bromwich Albion stunned Liverpool with a 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round win at Anfield on Saturday in a tie overshadowed by the Video Assistant Referee, after Harry Kane spared Tottenham a shock defeat by lowly Newport. A remarkable first half on Merseyside saw the Baggies, second-bottom in the top flight, race into a 2-1 lead inside 11 minutes against a Liverpool team pushing for a place in the Champions League. Roberto Firmino put Liverpool ahead in the fifth minute after a mix-up, only for Rodriguez to hit back with two well-taken goals. VAR, being trialled in English cup competitions this season, then took centre stage. Referee Craig Pawson denied West Brom a third goal after ruling out Craig Dawson's effort by using VAR to determine that Gareth Barry was offside. Pawson then becomes the first English referee to consult a touchline monitor himself before awarding Liverpool a penalty for a foul on Mohamed Salah by Jake Livermore. That prompted furious protests by the visitors, with Barry booked for dissent, only for Firmino's spot-kick to hit the crossbar. There was yet another VAR review prior to the break, before a Joel Matip own goal that put West Brom 3-1 up was allowed. 'Mockery' Egypt striker Salah gave seven-time FA Cup winners Liverpool hope in the 78th minute with his 25th goal in just 32 appearances for the Reds, but Alan Pardew's Premier League strugglers still booked their place in the last 16. "I thought we deserved what we got today," West Brom manager Alan Pardew told BT Sport. Pardew, reflecting on the VAR stoppages, said: "I don't know, it was just weird. We waited so long for the decisions, the stadium was flat and every goal was becoming a sort of mockery with the delayed decision." Meanwhile beaten Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted: "West Brom deserved it, they scored three goals, us only two, and we have to blame ourselves." Earlier, fourth-tier Newport eyed one of the all-time great upsets against eight-time FA Cup winners Tottenham thanks to Padraig Amond's first-half goal. But eight minutes from time, England striker Kane equalised when he tapped in from close range following Son Heung-Min's flick-on for his 30th goal this season. And 1-1 was how it finished as League Two Newport survived four minutes of injury-time to hold out for a lucrative replay at Wembley, Spurs' temporary home. Welsh side Newport, a massive 72 places behind a Spurs side who are fifth in the Premier League, sparked delirious scenes at Rodney Parade when Amond headed them into a 38th-minute lead. 'Spurs need to fight' "I'm gutted... We were nearly there," Newport manager Mike Flynn told the BBC. Meanwhile frustrated Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino questioned his side's desire to lift trophies. "I hope we have learned today that we have to fight to win things," he said. West Ham manager David Moyes labelled Arthur Masuaku "despicable" after the midfielder was sent off for spitting in a 2-0 defeat by 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan. Premier League West Ham, already 1-0 down to the first of two goals from Will Grigg, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Masuaku saw red for spitting at third-tier Wigan's Nick Powell. "It was despicable," said Moyes. "If you do that, then you're going to get the punishment in any walk of life." Southampton beat fellow Premier League strugglers Watford 1-0 as Jack Stephens marked his 24th birthday with a goal to ensure Javi Gracia's reign as Hornets manager started with a defeat. Nottingham Forest's FA Cup run ended just one round after they knocked out holders Arsenal courtesy of a 2-1 defeat by Championship rivals Hull. Chelsea faces Newcastle in another all top-flight clash on Sunday when league leaders Manchester City continue their bid for an unprecedented 'quadruple' away to second-tier Cardiff. Manchester United eased into the fourth round on Friday, with new signing Alexis Sanchez impressing on debut in a 4-0 win at lowly Yeovil.

Football: West Brom beat Liverpool amid VAR chaos, Spurs avoid upset

Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties as Real Madrid battled to a 4-1 away win at Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, lifting the recent gloom over the defending Spanish and European champions.

The result leaves Madrid 16 points behind top-placed Barcelona on 54, Atletico Madrid is second on 43, Valencia third on 40 with Real another two back.

Real manager Zinedine Zidane was able to field his favoured forward line of Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema for the first time in 279 days.

&quot;This was a big game in a big stadium and we played with great character,&quot; said Zidane.

&quot;It shows we are still here and that we are ready to fight. There&#39;s a long way to go in the league and we will do our best possible.&quot;

This was no walk in the park for Zidane&#39;s men who indeed had to fight until two late strikes from Marcelo and then Toni Kroos relieved the tension.

On a sunny afternoon at an animated Mestalla stadium with its impeccable turf and rowdy Curva Nord stand, Valencia, a club back on their feet after a decade of turmoil, had only lost once at home this season and gained a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu in August.

Valencia&#39;s fast, confident, counter-attacking bamboozled Madrid defenders Raphael Varane and Nacho from the off and the home team also looked menacing from corners.

From one Valencia corner, however, Bale headed down to Ronaldo who tore down the field, passing to Marcelo and advancing into the Valencia box where Martin Montoya fouled the Portuguese superstar as he collected a pass.

Ronaldo sent Neto the wrong way on 17 minutes and added a second penalty, for his eighth league goal of the season, after Montoya fouled him again.

Having only lost at the Mestalla to Villarreal this season Marcelino Garcia&#39;s collection of loan signings and youngsters showed magnificent will as they fought to get back into the game.

Rodrigo missed a gaping open goal for the hosts just before half-time.&nbsp;

Just before the hour 22-year-old Spanish striker Santi Mina lost Nacho and stole in at a corner to pull a goal back with a well-directed header. It was his third goal in three games.

Bale, who showed all his old pace, was then booked for telling the referee he needed glasses. Television replays suggested Bale had a good point.

As for Benzema, he was largely reliable in build-up play although he seemed reluctant to shoot, as he trudged off when substituted looking as depressed as the Spanish press claim he is.

With tension building, Ronaldo might have scored three times, failing to convert after great work from Bale and Luka Modric and sending a free-kick sizzling narrowly wide.

Marcelo finished brilliantly to relieve Madrid nerves after a tearing run and cut in from the left culminated in a fierce low drive into the bottom corner.

Zidane, who has been in charge at Madrid since January 2016 after Rafael Benitez was fired after a defeat in Valencia, looked visibly relieved.

Kroos then put the cherry on Madrid&#39;s cake with a precise strike from outside the area with Valencia fading.

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Real manager Zinedine Zidane was able to field his favoured forward line of Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema for the first time in 279 days

Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties as Real Madrid battled to a 4-1 away win at Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, lifting the recent gloom over the defending Spanish and European champions. The result leaves Madrid 16 points behind top-placed Barcelona on 54, Atletico Madrid is second on 43, Valencia third on 40 with Real another two back. Real manager Zinedine Zidane was able to field his favoured forward line of Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema for the first time in 279 days. "This was a big game in a big stadium and we played with great character," said Zidane. "It shows we are still here and that we are ready to fight. There's a long way to go in the league and we will do our best possible." This was no walk in the park for Zidane's men who indeed had to fight until two late strikes from Marcelo and then Toni Kroos relieved the tension. On a sunny afternoon at an animated Mestalla stadium with its impeccable turf and rowdy Curva Nord stand, Valencia, a club back on their feet after a decade of turmoil, had only lost once at home this season and gained a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu in August. Valencia's fast, confident, counter-attacking bamboozled Madrid defenders Raphael Varane and Nacho from the off and the home team also looked menacing from corners. From one Valencia corner, however, Bale headed down to Ronaldo who tore down the field, passing to Marcelo and advancing into the Valencia box where Martin Montoya fouled the Portuguese superstar as he collected a pass. Ronaldo sent Neto the wrong way on 17 minutes and added a second penalty, for his eighth league goal of the season, after Montoya fouled him again. Having only lost at the Mestalla to Villarreal this season Marcelino Garcia's collection of loan signings and youngsters showed magnificent will as they fought to get back into the game. Rodrigo missed a gaping open goal for the hosts just before half-time. Just before the hour 22-year-old Spanish striker Santi Mina lost Nacho and stole in at a corner to pull a goal back with a well-directed header. It was his third goal in three games. Bale, who showed all his old pace, was then booked for telling the referee he needed glasses. Television replays suggested Bale had a good point. As for Benzema, he was largely reliable in build-up play although he seemed reluctant to shoot, as he trudged off when substituted looking as depressed as the Spanish press claim he is. With tension building, Ronaldo might have scored three times, failing to convert after great work from Bale and Luka Modric and sending a free-kick sizzling narrowly wide. Marcelo finished brilliantly to relieve Madrid nerves after a tearing run and cut in from the left culminated in a fierce low drive into the bottom corner. Zidane, who has been in charge at Madrid since January 2016 after Rafael Benitez was fired after a defeat in Valencia, looked visibly relieved. Kroos then put the cherry on Madrid's cake with a precise strike from outside the area with Valencia fading.

Football: Ronaldo leads Real Madrid to Valencia victory

A superbly taken 54th-minute goal from Anthony Martial gave Manchester United a hard-earned 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.

Romelu Lukaku showed strength and skill as he held off two challenges on the right flank before delivering a perfect cross-field pass to Martial whose powerful shot crashed in off the underside of the bar.

Burnley responded well, though, with Johann Berg Gudmundsson hitting the bar with a free kick and the Clarets put United under plenty of pressure throughout the second half.

Home goalkeeper Nick Pope produced a fine save to deny Martial another goal as second-placed United closed the gap on leaders Manchester City to nine points ahead of their rival&#39;s game against Newcastle United later on Saturday.

It may not have been thrilling, but it was the kind of disciplined performance that United need to keep delivering if they are to be in a position to take advantage of any slip-ups from City.

&quot;You never know,&quot; said defender Phil Jones, when asked if United could make up the gap.

&quot;It is not going to be easy, but you never say never.&quot;

United played a fluid formation with Lukaku as the lone central striker, Nemanja Matic the holding midfielder and then a flexible four of Martial, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard.

That produced some attractive passing and movement from Mourinho&#39;s side but not always too much to worry a Burnley defence, marshalled by James Tarkowski and Ben Mee.

Likewise, Burnley enjoyed plenty of possession, especially after Martial&#39;s strike, but did not pose enough of a threat in attack and when Gudmundsson did slip the ball across the face of goal, Tarkowski was unable to connect.

&quot;It was very hard, we played against a brave team, a team that plays with their strength and a team that knows how to get points - that&#39;s why season after season they are in a comfortable position. We were not brilliant, but we were very good,&quot; said Mourinho.

&quot;I prefer to win 4-0 and to sit on the bench and enjoy the game but it is good to see the way the team fought for it,&quot; he added.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose team have now gone seven league games without a win and dropped to eighth on the table, was upbeat about his team&#39;s performance.

&quot;That&#39;s a very good performance and I&#39;m very pleased with the players,&quot; he said.

&quot;The challenge of the Premier League, that&#39;s why the top six are the top six, is often they can just about hang in there and find a moment of quality, and they do it enough.&quot;

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose team have now gone seven league games without a win and dropped to eighth on the table, was upbeat about his team's performance

A superbly taken 54th-minute goal from Anthony Martial gave Manchester United a hard-earned 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku showed strength and skill as he held off two challenges on the right flank before delivering a perfect cross-field pass to Martial whose powerful shot crashed in off the underside of the bar. Burnley responded well, though, with Johann Berg Gudmundsson hitting the bar with a free kick and the Clarets put United under plenty of pressure throughout the second half. Home goalkeeper Nick Pope produced a fine save to deny Martial another goal as second-placed United closed the gap on leaders Manchester City to nine points ahead of their rival's game against Newcastle United later on Saturday. It may not have been thrilling, but it was the kind of disciplined performance that United need to keep delivering if they are to be in a position to take advantage of any slip-ups from City. "You never know," said defender Phil Jones, when asked if United could make up the gap. "It is not going to be easy, but you never say never." United played a fluid formation with Lukaku as the lone central striker, Nemanja Matic the holding midfielder and then a flexible four of Martial, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard. That produced some attractive passing and movement from Mourinho's side but not always too much to worry a Burnley defence, marshalled by James Tarkowski and Ben Mee. Likewise, Burnley enjoyed plenty of possession, especially after Martial's strike, but did not pose enough of a threat in attack and when Gudmundsson did slip the ball across the face of goal, Tarkowski was unable to connect. "It was very hard, we played against a brave team, a team that plays with their strength and a team that knows how to get points - that's why season after season they are in a comfortable position. We were not brilliant, but we were very good," said Mourinho. "I prefer to win 4-0 and to sit on the bench and enjoy the game but it is good to see the way the team fought for it," he added. Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose team have now gone seven league games without a win and dropped to eighth on the table, was upbeat about his team's performance. "That's a very good performance and I'm very pleased with the players," he said. "The challenge of the Premier League, that's why the top six are the top six, is often they can just about hang in there and find a moment of quality, and they do it enough."

EPL: Anthony Martial strike gives United points at Turf Moor

Real&nbsp;Madrid&nbsp;moved back into the top four of La Liga by thumping lowly Deportivo La Coruna 7-1 on Sunday, with Cristiano Ronaldo ending a miserable run of league form with a late double.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane expressed his happiness at his side&#39;s dominant victory in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday after a poor spell for the Spanish giants piled the pressure on Zidane.

&quot;I don&#39;t know if many things changed, I think what&#39;s changed here is just the final result, I think that&#39;s the difference because we were also playing very well against Villarreal and today we did the same when we were losing 1-0.

&quot;We kept working and thinking about our moves, we were thinking about the match, we scored the equaliser pretty early and I&#39;m happy about today because it was what we were missing, we needed that.&quot;

&quot;We need to score a lot of goals and I&#39;m happy about that.&quot;

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Real had lost two of their last three league games and got off on the wrong foot against relegation-threatened Deportivo when former Atletico Madrid forward Adrian Lopez put the visiting side ahead against the run of play in the 23rd minute.

The Madrid side suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Villarreal last weekend and was keen not to have a repeat result, striking back quickly before swiftly establishing a comfortable lead with a brace for Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Nacho Fernandez, as well as a long-range strike from Luka Modric.

Real climbed back above Villarreal into fourth place on 35 points but are still far behind runaway leaders Barcelona, who top the standings with 51 points and can move 11 clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid if they beat Real Betis later on Sunday.

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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane voices his joy as his struggling side turn on the style to thrash Deportivo 7-1

Real Madrid moved back into the top four of La Liga by thumping lowly Deportivo La Coruna 7-1 on Sunday, with Cristiano Ronaldo ending a miserable run of league form with a late double. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane expressed his happiness at his side's dominant victory in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday after a poor spell for the Spanish giants piled the pressure on Zidane. "I don't know if many things changed, I think what's changed here is just the final result, I think that's the difference because we were also playing very well against Villarreal and today we did the same when we were losing 1-0. "We kept working and thinking about our moves, we were thinking about the match, we scored the equaliser pretty early and I'm happy about today because it was what we were missing, we needed that." "We need to score a lot of goals and I'm happy about that." ???????? #Zidane analiza la goleada del #RealMadrid ante el Deportivo. Esto fue lo que dijo... ????#RMLiga | #HalaMadrid https://t.co/WlDMYsrfIB — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 21, 2018 × Real had lost two of their last three league games and got off on the wrong foot against relegation-threatened Deportivo when former Atletico Madrid forward Adrian Lopez put the visiting side ahead against the run of play in the 23rd minute. The Madrid side suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Villarreal last weekend and was keen not to have a repeat result, striking back quickly before swiftly establishing a comfortable lead with a brace for Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Nacho Fernandez, as well as a long-range strike from Luka Modric. Real climbed back above Villarreal into fourth place on 35 points but are still far behind runaway leaders Barcelona, who top the standings with 51 points and can move 11 clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid if they beat Real Betis later on Sunday.

Zidane happy as Real Madrid thrashes Deportivo 7-1

Jurgen Klopp blamed his players for becoming embroiled in a fight at Swansea City as they lost their unbeaten 18-match run to the Premier League&#39;s bottom club.

It was Liverpool&#39;s first defeat since October, but the points were priceless for Swansea, who cut the gap between themselves and those above the relegation places to just three points.

He said, &quot;I am more frustrated about the performance than the result.

&quot;We were just not good enough, especially in the first half. We didn&rsquo;t play how we wanted to play.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/epl-liverpool-suffers-surprise-defeat-against-swansea-30417" target="_blank">EPL: Liverpool suffers surprise defeat against Swansea</a>

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&quot;We didn&#39;t keep the right positions we needed to, to cause them problems and didn&rsquo;t stretch them.

&quot;We gave them the opportunity to score and then we did exactly what Swansea wanted.

&quot;They didn&rsquo;t need to play, they needed to fight and we did exactly what they wanted and their confidence grew.&quot;

Klopp added: &quot;Swansea knew that to win today they needed our help and unfortunately we gave it to them.

&ldquo;They did the right things to deserve to win a game like this tonight and we didn&rsquo;t deserve it.

We could have equalised at the end, but didn&rsquo;t have that luck.&quot;

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Jurgen Klopp: "We were just not good enough, especially in the first half. We didn’t play how we wanted to play"

Jurgen Klopp blamed his players for becoming embroiled in a fight at Swansea City as they lost their unbeaten 18-match run to the Premier League's bottom club. It was Liverpool's first defeat since October, but the points were priceless for Swansea, who cut the gap between themselves and those above the relegation places to just three points. He said, "I am more frustrated about the performance than the result. "We were just not good enough, especially in the first half. We didn’t play how we wanted to play." EPL: Liverpool suffers surprise defeat against Swansea In pictures: Five facts on Alexis Sanchez "We didn't keep the right positions we needed to, to cause them problems and didn’t stretch them. "We gave them the opportunity to score and then we did exactly what Swansea wanted. "They didn’t need to play, they needed to fight and we did exactly what they wanted and their confidence grew." Klopp added: "Swansea knew that to win today they needed our help and unfortunately we gave it to them. “They did the right things to deserve to win a game like this tonight and we didn’t deserve it. We could have equalised at the end, but didn’t have that luck."

'Frustrated about performance,' says Jurgen Klopp

It was back to thrilling business as usual for&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;City&nbsp;on Saturday as Sergio Aguero&#39;s hat-trick helped the Premier League leaders to a 3-1 victory over abject Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola demanded a response from his table-toppers following the 4-3 loss to Liverpool last Sunday that ended their unbeaten start to the league season.

The&nbsp;City manager got just that as the hosts dominated, despite Newcastle making it interesting for a while in the second half thanks to Jacob Murphy&#39;s fine finish.

The city&nbsp;is again 12 points clear of second-placed&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;United thanks to a ruthless performance capped by the brilliant Aguero, their all-time leading scorer, whose 11th hat-trick for the club took his tally for the season to 22 goals.

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Newcastle&#39;s supporters must look at&nbsp;City&nbsp;and wonder how close they are to getting their own rich new owners after a week in which a potential takeover of the club by British businesswoman Amanda Staveley was branded &quot;frustrating and a complete waste of time&quot; by owner Mike Ashley.

With Newcastle suffering from a lack of investment and hovering at the wrong end of the table, this contest was never going to be a comfortable one for Rafa Benitez&#39;s visitors, especially as the gifted David Silva returned for&nbsp;City&nbsp;after overcoming a stomach complaint.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yet Newcastle still looked sharper at the start as Christian Atsu snatched at a great chance just 90 seconds in, failing to connect properly when well positioned on the penalty spot.&nbsp;

City&nbsp;then began to dictate the match and John Stones went close for the hosts, poking just wide after an intelligent ball from Silva inside the area.&nbsp;

The city&nbsp;remained on top, with Silva, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kevin De Bruyne posing problems for Newcastle.

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Manchester City is again 12 points clear of second-placed Manchester United

It was back to thrilling business as usual for Manchester City on Saturday as Sergio Aguero's hat-trick helped the Premier League leaders to a 3-1 victory over abject Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola demanded a response from his table-toppers following the 4-3 loss to Liverpool last Sunday that ended their unbeaten start to the league season. The City manager got just that as the hosts dominated, despite Newcastle making it interesting for a while in the second half thanks to Jacob Murphy's fine finish. The city is again 12 points clear of second-placed Manchester United thanks to a ruthless performance capped by the brilliant Aguero, their all-time leading scorer, whose 11th hat-trick for the club took his tally for the season to 22 goals. Back on track ????#cityvnufc highlights... SHORT: https://t.co/Wr7IPLf2zx EXTENDED: https://t.co/Cum2pNAv2t pic.twitter.com/9wep6bVA09 — Manchester City (@ManCity) January 21, 2018 × Newcastle's supporters must look at City and wonder how close they are to getting their own rich new owners after a week in which a potential takeover of the club by British businesswoman Amanda Staveley was branded "frustrating and a complete waste of time" by owner Mike Ashley. With Newcastle suffering from a lack of investment and hovering at the wrong end of the table, this contest was never going to be a comfortable one for Rafa Benitez's visitors, especially as the gifted David Silva returned for City after overcoming a stomach complaint. Yet Newcastle still looked sharper at the start as Christian Atsu snatched at a great chance just 90 seconds in, failing to connect properly when well positioned on the penalty spot. City then began to dictate the match and John Stones went close for the hosts, poking just wide after an intelligent ball from Silva inside the area. The city remained on top, with Silva, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kevin De Bruyne posing problems for Newcastle.

EPL: Aguero hat-trick reboots Man City's title charge

Liverpool&#39;s poor first-half display against Premier League bottom side Swansea City left manager Juergen Klopp angry and frustrated as they lost 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Monday.

Swansea went ahead five minutes before the break when an attempt to clear by Liverpool&#39;s 75 million pounds ($104.88 million) defender Virgil Van Dijk landed at the feet of Mawson who swept the ball home for his sixth league goal this season.

Van Dijk, playing in his first league game since signing from Southampton, had earlier flashed over a header from a first-half corner, while Mohamed Salah blazed the Dutch defender&#39;s lofted pass over the bar on the half-hour mark.

Liverpool upped the tempo in the second half, dominating possession and attacking from all angles, and Roberto Firmino saw his late header come back off the post, but Swansea managed to hold on for only their fifth league win of the season.

Liverpool had not lost in 18 games, having just ended the unbeaten league record of runaway leaders Manchester City, but they fluffed their lines in the face of some stout defending.

The loss leaves the Reds on 47 points, three behind Chelsea and six off Manchester United, with Tottenham Hotspur two points outside the top four after a draw at Southampton on Sunday.

Manchester City leads the way with 65 points from 24 games.

Klopp criticised his players for not sticking to their positions in the first half, allowing Swansea to score after a poor clearance by Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool's poor first-half display against Premier League bottom side Swansea City left manager Juergen Klopp angry and frustrated as they lost 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Monday. Swansea went ahead five minutes before the break when an attempt to clear by Liverpool's 75 million pounds ($104.88 million) defender Virgil Van Dijk landed at the feet of Mawson who swept the ball home for his sixth league goal this season. Van Dijk, playing in his first league game since signing from Southampton, had earlier flashed over a header from a first-half corner, while Mohamed Salah blazed the Dutch defender's lofted pass over the bar on the half-hour mark. Liverpool upped the tempo in the second half, dominating possession and attacking from all angles, and Roberto Firmino saw his late header come back off the post, but Swansea managed to hold on for only their fifth league win of the season. Liverpool had not lost in 18 games, having just ended the unbeaten league record of runaway leaders Manchester City, but they fluffed their lines in the face of some stout defending. The loss leaves the Reds on 47 points, three behind Chelsea and six off Manchester United, with Tottenham Hotspur two points outside the top four after a draw at Southampton on Sunday. Manchester City leads the way with 65 points from 24 games.

EPL: Liverpool suffers surprise defeat against Swansea

WION&#39;s pick of the week

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/when-east-and-west-collided-on-the-sports-field-642">When &#39;East&#39; and &#39;West&#39; collided on the sports field</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/glam-quotient-australian-open-sharapova-wozniacki-co-set-court-on-fire-640">Glam quotient @ Australian Open: Sharapova, Wozniacki &amp; Co set court on fire</a>

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<big>Cricket</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/3rd-odi-england-beat-australia-by-16-runs-to-clinch-series-30251">3rd ODI: England beat Australia by 16 runs to clinch series</a>

The hosts struggled and managed only 286 runs while chasing a huge target of 303.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-pakistan-to-lift-blind-cricket-world-cup-2018-30171">India beat Pakistan to lift Blind Cricket World Cup 2018</a>

India defeated arch-rival Pakistan by two wickets at Sharjah cricket stadium to clinch the 5th Blind Cricket World Cup on Saturday

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-complete-series-whitewash-over-pakistan-30106">New Zealand complete series whitewash over Pakistan</a>

A century to Martin Guptill helped the Black Caps set a 272 total that proved too much for Pakistan after Matt Henry tore through their top order

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/2nd-test-ngidis-6-wicket-haul-helps-south-africa-beat-india-by-135-runs-clinch-series-2-0-29854">India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Ngidi&#39;s 6-wicket haul helps South Africa beat India by 135 runs, clinch series 2-0</a>

Debutant Lungi Ngidi&nbsp;helped South Africa to win the second Test&nbsp;match against India by 135 runs&nbsp;at Centurion on Wednesday

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-found-guilty-of-misbehaving-with-umpires-29690">Virat Kohli found guilty of &#39;misbehaving&#39; with umpires, fined</a>

On the Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa at Centurion&nbsp;Indian skipper Virat Kohli was&nbsp;penalised 25 % of match fee for &ldquo;conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game&rdquo;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/afghanistan-to-play-maiden-test-against-india-at-bengaluru-in-june-29748">Afghanistan to play maiden Test against India at Bengaluru in June</a>

Afghanistan will play its maiden Test match in the southern Indian city of Bangalore on June 14, cricket officials announced Tuesday

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-south-africa-sunil-gavaskar-remembers-ms-dhonis-strategies-29817">Sunil Gavaskar remembers MS Dhoni as India&#39;s batting line fails against South Africa</a>

&quot;I would have actually liked him to maybe give up captaincy and still stay in the team as&nbsp;wicketkeeper-batsman,&quot; said Gavaskar

Highlights:

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sourav-ganguly-and-virender-sehwag-eying-on-under-19-champs-29601">Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag eye Under-19 champs</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/opinion-should-u-19-world-cup-be-the-stepping-stone-for-cricketers-aiming-international-level-29801">Should U-19 World Cup be the stepping stone for cricketers aiming international level?</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-world-cup-meet-the-other-afridi-fast-bowler-shaheen-shah-afridi-29823">U-19 World Cup: Meet the other Afridi, fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-named-icc-cricketer-of-the-year-29916">Virat Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-david-warners-daughter-cheering-for-england-29956">David Warner&#39;s daughter cheering for England</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sehwag-confident-of-yuvraj-capable-of-making-strong-comeback-like-ashish-nehra-30153">Sehwag confident of Yuvraj capable of making strong comeback like Ashish Nehra</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-launches-his-cricket-academy-in-singapore-30157">MS Dhoni launches his cricket academy in Singapore</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/despite-test-loss-indian-players-prefer-to-hang-out-with-their-wives-than-practice-30120">Despite Test loss, Indian players prefer to hang out with their wives than practice</a>

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<big>Tennis</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-indian-duo-leander-paes-purav-raja-crash-out-30231">Australian Open: Indian duo Leander Paes Purav Raja crash out</a>

The Indian pair lost to the 11th seeded Colombian duo 1-6, 2-6, in an hour-and-nine-minute-long match

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-rafael-nadal-through-to-quarterfinals-30230">Australian Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarterfinals</a>

Rafa was taken to four gruelling sets in almost four hours before winning 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-caroline-wozniacki-books-quarter-finals-berth-30206">&nbsp;Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth</a>

The world number two from Denmark will face the unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro from Spain for a place in the semi-finals

Highlights:

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/simona-halep-vs-lauren-davis-the-epic-contest-in-australian-open-637">Simona Halep vs Lauren Davis: The epic contest in Australian Open</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-tennis-stars-and-other-animals-29855">Australian Open: Tennis stars show love for animals</a>

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<big>Football</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/anthony-martial-strike-gives-united-points-at-turf-moor-30194">EPL: Anthony Martial strike gives United points at Turf Moor</a>

Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose team have now gone seven league games without a win and dropped to eighth on the table, was upbeat about his team&#39;s performance

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/aguero-hat-trick-reboots-man-citys-title-charge-30196">EPL: Aguero hat-trick reboots Man City&#39;s title charge</a>

Manchester City&nbsp;is again 12 points clear of second-placed&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;United

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/barcelona-deny-reports-of-griezmann-agreement-30210">Barcelona deny reports of Griezmann agreement</a>

Barcelona has released a statement to deny the reports of a Catalan newspaper that FCB has reached an agreement to sign Antoine Griezmann

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<big>Rallying</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/the-40th-edition-of-dakar-rally-ends-in-argentina-30209">The 40th edition of Dakar rally ends in Argentina</a>

Sainz, Walkner, Casale and Nikolaev win the 40th edition of the Dakar Rally in style

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Weekly compilation of sports and other related news

WION's pick of the week When 'East' and 'West' collided on the sports field Glam quotient @ Australian Open: Sharapova, Wozniacki & Co set court on fire Cricket 3rd ODI: England beat Australia by 16 runs to clinch series The hosts struggled and managed only 286 runs while chasing a huge target of 303. India beat Pakistan to lift Blind Cricket World Cup 2018 India defeated arch-rival Pakistan by two wickets at Sharjah cricket stadium to clinch the 5th Blind Cricket World Cup on Saturday New Zealand complete series whitewash over Pakistan A century to Martin Guptill helped the Black Caps set a 272 total that proved too much for Pakistan after Matt Henry tore through their top order India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Ngidi's 6-wicket haul helps South Africa beat India by 135 runs, clinch series 2-0 Debutant Lungi Ngidi helped South Africa to win the second Test match against India by 135 runs at Centurion on Wednesday Virat Kohli found guilty of 'misbehaving' with umpires, fined On the Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa at Centurion Indian skipper Virat Kohli was penalised 25 % of match fee for “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game” Afghanistan to play maiden Test against India at Bengaluru in June Afghanistan will play its maiden Test match in the southern Indian city of Bangalore on June 14, cricket officials announced Tuesday Sunil Gavaskar remembers MS Dhoni as India's batting line fails against South Africa "I would have actually liked him to maybe give up captaincy and still stay in the team as wicketkeeper-batsman," said Gavaskar Highlights: Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag eye Under-19 champs Should U-19 World Cup be the stepping stone for cricketers aiming international level? U-19 World Cup: Meet the other Afridi, fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi Virat Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year David Warner's daughter cheering for England Sehwag confident of Yuvraj capable of making strong comeback like Ashish Nehra MS Dhoni launches his cricket academy in Singapore Despite Test loss, Indian players prefer to hang out with their wives than practice Tennis Australian Open: Indian duo Leander Paes Purav Raja crash out The Indian pair lost to the 11th seeded Colombian duo 1-6, 2-6, in an hour-and-nine-minute-long match Australian Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarterfinals Rafa was taken to four gruelling sets in almost four hours before winning 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki books quarter-finals berth The world number two from Denmark will face the unseeded Carla Suarez Navarro from Spain for a place in the semi-finals Highlights: Simona Halep vs Lauren Davis: The epic contest in Australian Open Australian Open: Tennis stars show love for animals Football EPL: Anthony Martial strike gives United points at Turf Moor Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose team have now gone seven league games without a win and dropped to eighth on the table, was upbeat about his team's performance EPL: Aguero hat-trick reboots Man City's title charge Manchester City is again 12 points clear of second-placed Manchester United Barcelona deny reports of Griezmann agreement Barcelona has released a statement to deny the reports of a Catalan newspaper that FCB has reached an agreement to sign Antoine Griezmann Rallying The 40th edition of Dakar rally ends in Argentina Sainz, Walkner, Casale and Nikolaev win the 40th edition of the Dakar Rally in style

Barca defeated&nbsp;Real Betis and bounced back from their first defeat for 29 games in the Copa del Rey to secure an excellent 5-0 win in their third away match in a week.

This means the Catalans extended their lead to 11 points -- and 19 ahead of Real Madrid -- as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit a brace in a 5-0 romp at&nbsp;Benito Villamarin stadium in Sevilla on January 21.

Messi thumped home the second from outside the box on 64 minutes before he and Rakitic teamed up to present Suarez with a volley on 69 minutes to effectively seal the three points.

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Betis were making mistakes at the back and when Zouhair Feddal clumsily gave the ball away on halfway to Suarez, the Uruguayan sent Messi scampering away.

Faced with two defenders, Messi dummied to shoot, drifted past both and calmly slotted home past goalkeeper Antonio Adan.

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There was still time for Suarez to complete his brace with a crisp finish after Messi had driven at the heart of an over-matched defence.

The only downside for the league leaders was a hamstring injury to Thomas Vermaelen in the first half that precipitated French centre-back Samuel Umtiti&#39;s own return from a hamstring problem.

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FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis and has extended the lead to 11 points

Barca defeated Real Betis and bounced back from their first defeat for 29 games in the Copa del Rey to secure an excellent 5-0 win in their third away match in a week. This means the Catalans extended their lead to 11 points -- and 19 ahead of Real Madrid -- as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit a brace in a 5-0 romp at Benito Villamarin stadium in Sevilla on January 21. Messi thumped home the second from outside the box on 64 minutes before he and Rakitic teamed up to present Suarez with a volley on 69 minutes to effectively seal the three points. ???? @LaLigaEN One more win....one less fixture ???????? #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/ESDY6v6UDS — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 21, 2018 × Betis were making mistakes at the back and when Zouhair Feddal clumsily gave the ball away on halfway to Suarez, the Uruguayan sent Messi scampering away. Faced with two defenders, Messi dummied to shoot, drifted past both and calmly slotted home past goalkeeper Antonio Adan. ???????????? The best photos from the win over Betis ???? https://t.co/iNzbYP1lWO #BetisBarça pic.twitter.com/ooMiEgWqeM — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 22, 2018 × There was still time for Suarez to complete his brace with a crisp finish after Messi had driven at the heart of an over-matched defence. The only downside for the league leaders was a hamstring injury to Thomas Vermaelen in the first half that precipitated French centre-back Samuel Umtiti's own return from a hamstring problem.

Messi and Suarez inspire FC Barcelona to sensational victory

WION&#39;s pick of the week

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-amid-political-tensions-peace-olympics-begins-683">In Pics: Amid political tensions, &#39;peace&#39; Olympics begins</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/manchester-men-remembers-munich-massacre-673">Manchester United &amp; fans remember Munich massacre</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/valentines-day-foils-david-beckham-other-plans-31966">Valentine&#39;s day foils David Beckham &#39;other&#39; plans</a>

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<big>Winter Olympics</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/germany-norway-lead-the-medal-tally-at-23rd-winter-games-32548">Germany, Norway lead medals tally in Winter Games</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pyeongchang-2018-winter-olympics-hit-by-cyber-attack-source-not-revealed-32496">Pyeongchang 2018: Winter Olympics hit by cyber attack, source not revealed</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/trump-and-kim-appeared-at-opening-ceremony-of-winter-olympics-32393">&#39;Trump&#39; and &#39;Kim&#39; appeared at opening ceremony of Winter Olympics</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-shiva-keshavan-marks-last-appearance-at-winter-olympics-32414">Watch: Shiva Keshavan marks last appearance at Winter Olympics</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pita-taufatofua-dual-olympian-to-watch-out-for-32336">Watch: Pita Taufatofua returns to Winter Olympics with different game</a> 
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<big>Cricket</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/former-pakistani-cricketer-salman-butt-to-play-in-bangladesh-31975">Former Pakistani cricketer, Salman Butt to play in Bangladesh</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-prithvi-shaw-shares-memories-of-u-19-world-cup-31987">Will get opportunities, just need to grab them: U-19 captain Prithvi Shaw tells WION</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/unstoppable-kohli-hits-34th-odi-ton-takes-india-to-3036-32131">3rd ODI: Unstoppable Kohli hits </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/unstoppable-kohli-hits-34th-odi-ton-takes-india-to-3036-32131">34th</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/unstoppable-kohli-hits-34th-odi-ton-takes-india-to-3036-32131"> ton, takes India to 303/6</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/here-is-what-sehwag-said-to-afridi-while-playing-cricket-on-ice-32309">Here is what Sehwag said to Afridi while playing cricket on ice</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pepsicos-ceo-indra-nooyi-appointed-icc-first-independent-female-director-32322">ICC appoints Indra Nooyi as its first independent female director</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/south-african-legacy-of-winning-in-pink-continues-32463">South African legacy of winning in &#39;pink&#39; continues</a>

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<big>Football</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fc-bayern-youth-cup-army-public-school-set-to-represent-india-at-allianz-arena-munich-31852">FC Bayern Youth Cup: Army Public school set to represent India at Allianz Arena, Munich</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/messis-best-buddy-might-leave-barca-in-summers-32332">Messi&#39;s best buddy might leave Barca in summers</a>

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<big>Others</big>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nfl-eagles-upset-patriots-41-33-to-win-super-bowl-31806">NFL: Eagles upset Patriots 41-33 to win Super Bowl</a>

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Weekly compilation of sports and other related news (February 5 to February 11)

WION's pick of the week In Pics: Amid political tensions, 'peace' Olympics begins Manchester United & fans remember Munich massacre Valentine's day foils David Beckham 'other' plans Winter Olympics Germany, Norway lead medals tally in Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018: Winter Olympics hit by cyber attack, source not revealed 'Trump' and 'Kim' appeared at opening ceremony of Winter Olympics Watch: Shiva Keshavan marks last appearance at Winter Olympics Watch: Pita Taufatofua returns to Winter Olympics with different game Cricket Former Pakistani cricketer, Salman Butt to play in Bangladesh Will get opportunities, just need to grab them: U-19 captain Prithvi Shaw tells WION 3rd ODI: Unstoppable Kohli hits 34th ton, takes India to 303/6 Here is what Sehwag said to Afridi while playing cricket on ice ICC appoints Indra Nooyi as its first independent female director South African legacy of winning in 'pink' continues Football FC Bayern Youth Cup: Army Public school set to represent India at Allianz Arena, Munich Messi's best buddy might leave Barca in summers Others NFL: Eagles upset Patriots 41-33 to win Super Bowl

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 5-2 in La Liga on Saturday to warm up for their Champions League clash with Paris St Germain in style.

Atletico Madrid saw off Malaga 1-0 in a tight game to provisionally close the gap on leaders Barcelona to six points.

Real&#39;s big victory over Sociedad took them third above Valencia but they trail Barcelona by 16 points as they turn their attention to the defence of their Champions League title against PSG at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Zinedine Zidane rested Casemiro and Gareth Bale with one eye on that, but the Welsh winger&#39;s replacement Lucas Vazquez took full advantage when he headed home Ronaldo&#39;s cross after 49 seconds.

Karim Benzema struck the post with a low effort as he failed to break his scoring drought, the French striker is now without a league goal since November, as Real pressed to add to their advantage.

They did just that after 27 minutes when a brilliant turn by Asensio unlocked Sociedad&#39;s defence and Marcelo crossed for Ronaldo to slam home from close range.

Toni Kroos curled home the third from outside the area and Ronaldo headed home Luka Modric&#39;s corner in a four-minute spell before the interval.

The Portuguese forward completed his treble after Geronimo Rulli beat away substitute Bale&#39;s long-range effort. Jon Bautista and Asier Illaramendi netted consolation goals for Real Sociedad.

&quot;Today from the first minute the team came out to play football, to keep the ball, to press the opponent and steal it high up, and there was a big difference,&quot; Real captain Sergio Ramos said.

&quot;Then in front of goal we were more accurate (than in recent games). I&#39;d be lying to you if I said that we weren&#39;t thinking about PSG.

&quot;Against them we play for our season, (here) we could have continued to press but we couldn&#39;t keep up that rhythm for 90 minutes. We knew how to rest ourselves.

&quot;The objective was to gain confidence and that is what we did today.&quot;

In Malaga, second-placed Atletico went ahead almost instantly when Antoine Griezmann capitalised on Saul Niguez&#39;s deflected strike falling at his feet close to goal.

Jan Oblak saved a Roberto Rosales free kick in the second half as Atletico kept their opponents at bay to earn a narrow victory in typical fashion.

Malaga, rooted to the bottom of the table, have picked up two points in their last eight games.

&quot;We started very strongly, taking advantage of our opponent being off balance and we could score a goal which put us ahead,&quot; Atletico coach Diego Simeone told reporters.

&quot;It was an intense game, we were always putting the work in. We take with us a very important victory.

&quot;The team is rejuvenated, it still has enormous hope, that&#39;s clear to see. Everyone has played a lot of minutes, that&#39;s why we are where we are, because the team worked well.&quot;

Alaves continued their good form under Abelardo, winning 2-1 at fifth-place Villarreal to climb to 16th and seven points above the relegation zone while Eibar moved sixth thanks to a 1-0 win at Leganes as Ivan Ramis scored deep into stoppage-time.

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Atletico Madrid saw off Malaga 1-0 in a tight game to provisionally close the gap on leaders Barcelona to six points

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 5-2 in La Liga on Saturday to warm up for their Champions League clash with Paris St Germain in style. Atletico Madrid saw off Malaga 1-0 in a tight game to provisionally close the gap on leaders Barcelona to six points. Real's big victory over Sociedad took them third above Valencia but they trail Barcelona by 16 points as they turn their attention to the defence of their Champions League title against PSG at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. Zinedine Zidane rested Casemiro and Gareth Bale with one eye on that, but the Welsh winger's replacement Lucas Vazquez took full advantage when he headed home Ronaldo's cross after 49 seconds. Karim Benzema struck the post with a low effort as he failed to break his scoring drought, the French striker is now without a league goal since November, as Real pressed to add to their advantage. They did just that after 27 minutes when a brilliant turn by Asensio unlocked Sociedad's defence and Marcelo crossed for Ronaldo to slam home from close range. Toni Kroos curled home the third from outside the area and Ronaldo headed home Luka Modric's corner in a four-minute spell before the interval. The Portuguese forward completed his treble after Geronimo Rulli beat away substitute Bale's long-range effort. Jon Bautista and Asier Illaramendi netted consolation goals for Real Sociedad. "Today from the first minute the team came out to play football, to keep the ball, to press the opponent and steal it high up, and there was a big difference," Real captain Sergio Ramos said. "Then in front of goal we were more accurate (than in recent games). I'd be lying to you if I said that we weren't thinking about PSG. "Against them we play for our season, (here) we could have continued to press but we couldn't keep up that rhythm for 90 minutes. We knew how to rest ourselves. "The objective was to gain confidence and that is what we did today." In Malaga, second-placed Atletico went ahead almost instantly when Antoine Griezmann capitalised on Saul Niguez's deflected strike falling at his feet close to goal. Jan Oblak saved a Roberto Rosales free kick in the second half as Atletico kept their opponents at bay to earn a narrow victory in typical fashion. Malaga, rooted to the bottom of the table, have picked up two points in their last eight games. "We started very strongly, taking advantage of our opponent being off balance and we could score a goal which put us ahead," Atletico coach Diego Simeone told reporters. "It was an intense game, we were always putting the work in. We take with us a very important victory. "The team is rejuvenated, it still has enormous hope, that's clear to see. Everyone has played a lot of minutes, that's why we are where we are, because the team worked well." Alaves continued their good form under Abelardo, winning 2-1 at fifth-place Villarreal to climb to 16th and seven points above the relegation zone while Eibar moved sixth thanks to a 1-0 win at Leganes as Ivan Ramis scored deep into stoppage-time.

LaLiga: Ronaldo hits hat-trick as Real and Atletico win

Matt Ritchie condemned Manchester United to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Newcastle, while Huddersfield climbed out of the relegation zone after a 4-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.

United&#39;s second defeat in their last three Premier League games leaves them 16 points behind leaders Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho&#39;s second placed side, beaten by Tottenham in their last away game, were rarely at their best at St James&#39; Park and paid the price in the 65th minute.

United defender Chris Smalling was booked for diving inside his own half and from the resulting Jonjo Shelvey free-kick, Dwight Gayle latched onto a header and played a backheel towards Ritchie.

Ritchie&#39;s run was completely untracked by United&#39;s sloppy defence and the Newcastle winger fired low past David De Gea.

Mourinho responded by pulling off Paul Pogba after another underwhelming display from the France midfielder.

And United should have equalised soon after, but when Newcastle failed to clear a corner, Anthony Martial saw two shots blocked on the line by Gayle.

Newcastle had kicked off in the relegation zone, but a first win in five league games -- their first success against United since 2013 -- lifts them to 13th place.

At the John Smith&#39;s Stadium, David Wagner&#39;s team took a seventh-minute lead as Alex Pritchard took Mounie&#39;s pass and drilled in his first Huddersfield goal since his January move from Norwich.

Junior Stanislas equalised for Bournemouth with a cool finish from Ryan Fraser&#39;s cross seven minutes later.

But Mounie restored Huddersfield&#39;s advantage with a 27th-minute header and the Benin striker netted again from Aaron Mooy&#39;s pass to put the hosts in control in the 66th minute.&nbsp;

Rajiv van La Parra converted a stoppage-time penalty to lift Huddersfield out of the bottom three after they had sunk to five consecutive league games.

The Terriers are one point above the relegation zone, while Bournemouth remain in mid-table.

Huddersfield&#39;s first league win in nine matches was marred by an injury to Australia midfielder Mooy, who was stretchered off with a knee problem 15 minutes from time.

Later on Sunday, Liverpool face Southampton at St Mary&#39;s as Jurgen Klopp&#39;s side look to bolster their bid for Champions League qualification via a top-four finish.

United's second defeat in their last three Premier League games leaves them 16 points behind leaders Manchester City

Matt Ritchie condemned Manchester United to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Newcastle, while Huddersfield climbed out of the relegation zone after a 4-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday. United's second defeat in their last three Premier League games leaves them 16 points behind leaders Manchester City. Jose Mourinho's second placed side, beaten by Tottenham in their last away game, were rarely at their best at St James' Park and paid the price in the 65th minute. United defender Chris Smalling was booked for diving inside his own half and from the resulting Jonjo Shelvey free-kick, Dwight Gayle latched onto a header and played a backheel towards Ritchie. Ritchie's run was completely untracked by United's sloppy defence and the Newcastle winger fired low past David De Gea. Mourinho responded by pulling off Paul Pogba after another underwhelming display from the France midfielder. And United should have equalised soon after, but when Newcastle failed to clear a corner, Anthony Martial saw two shots blocked on the line by Gayle. Newcastle had kicked off in the relegation zone, but a first win in five league games -- their first success against United since 2013 -- lifts them to 13th place. At the John Smith's Stadium, David Wagner's team took a seventh-minute lead as Alex Pritchard took Mounie's pass and drilled in his first Huddersfield goal since his January move from Norwich. Junior Stanislas equalised for Bournemouth with a cool finish from Ryan Fraser's cross seven minutes later. But Mounie restored Huddersfield's advantage with a 27th-minute header and the Benin striker netted again from Aaron Mooy's pass to put the hosts in control in the 66th minute. Rajiv van La Parra converted a stoppage-time penalty to lift Huddersfield out of the bottom three after they had sunk to five consecutive league games. The Terriers are one point above the relegation zone, while Bournemouth remain in mid-table. Huddersfield's first league win in nine matches was marred by an injury to Australia midfielder Mooy, who was stretchered off with a knee problem 15 minutes from time. Later on Sunday, Liverpool face Southampton at St Mary's as Jurgen Klopp's side look to bolster their bid for Champions League qualification via a top-four finish.

EPL: Newcastle rock Man United as Huddersfield win at last

Pep Guardiola hailed Sergio Aguero as an &quot;authentic legend&quot; of Manchester City after his four second-half goals continued the club&#39;s emphatic march towards the Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester.

Raheem Sterling had given City an early lead on Saturday but Leicester went into the break on level terms thanks to Jamie Vardy&#39;s equaliser.

However, Aguero took centre stage with a finishing masterclass to take his tally in City&#39;s last seven home games to 14 goals as Guardiola&#39;s side moved 16 points clear.

&quot;An authentic legend of this club,&quot; said Guardiola of his prolific Argentine striker.

&quot;In the second half he scored four goals. Sergio is like this, he has a special talent in the box. He&#39;s clinical... especially the third one and fourth one are amazing.&quot;

Aguero now has 28 goals in all competitions this season -&ndash; eight more than Sterling.

&ldquo;So we try to create a lot of chances to score the goals he does, and he always does. Congratulations to him because it&#39;s not easy to score four goals,&quot; added Guardiola.

&ldquo;When one player&nbsp;is able to score four goals, he deserves all the credit and the nice words. He fights, he plays really good and he scored. We needed it.&ldquo;

Guardiola believes the win was &ldquo;one of the best&rdquo; performances his players have produced since he took over at City but urged them not to let their intensity drop.

&ldquo;My advice for the players is not to think how many games are left, just to look to the next one,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Every time we dropped points this season, the next game we won, which is so, so important. Keeping that consistency is so important for us. If we are able to win the title it will be something special for us.&quot;

Leicester manager Claude Puel brought Riyad Mahrez off the bench in the second half as the winger made his first appearance since a self-imposed exile following the collapse of a deadline day transfer to City.

And Puel claimed both he and the Algeria international will not focus their efforts on the rest of the season without any issues.

&ldquo;I said before my last press conference it was important for him to come back quick,&rdquo; Puel said.

&ldquo;He maintained a good level and it was important he was back in the squad. We have lost time and now it is important to look forward. The transfer window is finished.

&ldquo;Since the beginning of the transfer window we took a decision with the club, to protect the squad. Riyad came back, and he is an important player.

&ldquo;Now it is about time to move on together and of course we are stronger with him. It is important to move together with good solidarity and understanding together.&quot;

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"An authentic legend of this club," said the City coach Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola hailed Sergio Aguero as an "authentic legend" of Manchester City after his four second-half goals continued the club's emphatic march towards the Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Leicester. Raheem Sterling had given City an early lead on Saturday but Leicester went into the break on level terms thanks to Jamie Vardy's equaliser. However, Aguero took centre stage with a finishing masterclass to take his tally in City's last seven home games to 14 goals as Guardiola's side moved 16 points clear. "An authentic legend of this club," said Guardiola of his prolific Argentine striker. "In the second half he scored four goals. Sergio is like this, he has a special talent in the box. He's clinical... especially the third one and fourth one are amazing." Aguero now has 28 goals in all competitions this season -– eight more than Sterling. “So we try to create a lot of chances to score the goals he does, and he always does. Congratulations to him because it's not easy to score four goals," added Guardiola. “When one player is able to score four goals, he deserves all the credit and the nice words. He fights, he plays really good and he scored. We needed it.“ Guardiola believes the win was “one of the best” performances his players have produced since he took over at City but urged them not to let their intensity drop. “My advice for the players is not to think how many games are left, just to look to the next one,” he said. “Every time we dropped points this season, the next game we won, which is so, so important. Keeping that consistency is so important for us. If we are able to win the title it will be something special for us." Leicester manager Claude Puel brought Riyad Mahrez off the bench in the second half as the winger made his first appearance since a self-imposed exile following the collapse of a deadline day transfer to City. And Puel claimed both he and the Algeria international will not focus their efforts on the rest of the season without any issues. “I said before my last press conference it was important for him to come back quick,” Puel said. “He maintained a good level and it was important he was back in the squad. We have lost time and now it is important to look forward. The transfer window is finished. “Since the beginning of the transfer window we took a decision with the club, to protect the squad. Riyad came back, and he is an important player. “Now it is about time to move on together and of course we are stronger with him. It is important to move together with good solidarity and understanding together."

EPL: Sergio Aguero's four-goal show inspires Man City to stylish win

Gylfi Sigurdsson, Oumar Niasse and Tom Davies were on target as Everton eased past Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday to climb to ninth in the Premier League table.

After a committed but low-quality first half ended goalless, Everton struck twice within six minutes after the break as Sigurdsson beat Wayne Hennessey with a deflected shot before Niasse&#39;s header doubled the advantage.

Midfielder Davies all but sealed the victory with a low finish in the 75th minute against a Palace side who showed little threat until Luka Milivojevic converted a late penalty after Ashley Williams handled the ball.

Everton leapfrogged Bournemouth to climb to ninth on 34 points from 27 games and are within two points of out-of-form Burnley in seventh. Palace is 14th with 27 points.

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&quot;We have to look at our home record and that is where the mainstay of our season lies,&quot; Everton manager Sam Allardyce told the BBC.

&quot;In the eight home games I have been here, we have picked up 17 points and conceded just four goals. We are getting it right, entertaining the fans and getting the result.&quot;

Everton&#39;s quest to climb the table has been hindered by their form away from Goodison Park with only the bottom three of Stoke City, West Bromwich Abion and Huddersfield Town possessing a worse record.

&quot;The unfortunate away form is causing us the problems,&quot; Allardyce added. &quot;Goodison Park has always been a strong place to play, the supporters get behind you.

&quot;Away from home, it has been a longstanding problem. It is something we have to try and turn around. Now we can relax and enjoy the result. We got 3-0 up and the pressure was off. Even when they scored their penalty, we were not under too much pressure.

&quot;The Everton fans will wake up and be happy to see where we are, only two points off seventh.&quot;

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Everton struck twice within six minutes after the break as Sigurdsson beat Wayne Hennessey with a deflected shot before Niasse's header doubled the advantage

Gylfi Sigurdsson, Oumar Niasse and Tom Davies were on target as Everton eased past Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday to climb to ninth in the Premier League table. After a committed but low-quality first half ended goalless, Everton struck twice within six minutes after the break as Sigurdsson beat Wayne Hennessey with a deflected shot before Niasse's header doubled the advantage. Midfielder Davies all but sealed the victory with a low finish in the 75th minute against a Palace side who showed little threat until Luka Milivojevic converted a late penalty after Ashley Williams handled the ball. Everton leapfrogged Bournemouth to climb to ninth on 34 points from 27 games and are within two points of out-of-form Burnley in seventh. Palace is 14th with 27 points. FT: ???? 3-1 ???? Blues climb to ninth and move within two points of seventh after goals from Sigurdsson, Niasse and Davies at Goodison Park. Well played, lads! #EFCmatchday pic.twitter.com/Rc3U7TO3AX — Everton (@Everton) February 10, 2018 × "We have to look at our home record and that is where the mainstay of our season lies," Everton manager Sam Allardyce told the BBC. "In the eight home games I have been here, we have picked up 17 points and conceded just four goals. We are getting it right, entertaining the fans and getting the result." Everton's quest to climb the table has been hindered by their form away from Goodison Park with only the bottom three of Stoke City, West Bromwich Abion and Huddersfield Town possessing a worse record. "The unfortunate away form is causing us the problems," Allardyce added. "Goodison Park has always been a strong place to play, the supporters get behind you. "Away from home, it has been a longstanding problem. It is something we have to try and turn around. Now we can relax and enjoy the result. We got 3-0 up and the pressure was off. Even when they scored their penalty, we were not under too much pressure. "The Everton fans will wake up and be happy to see where we are, only two points off seventh."

EPL: Everton up to ninth with easy win over Palace

Harry Kane scored his 23rd Premier League goal of the season as Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday to dent their north London rivals&#39; top-four aspirations.

After a sluggish first half, Kane jumped highest to head home his seventh derby goal in seven games and Spurs would have won by a greater margin but for an inspired performance from goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Spurs climb two places to third and Arsenal now sit six points adrift of Liverpool in fourth - though Juergen Klopp&#39;s side has one game in hand.

&quot;I am so happy to win,&quot; Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino said. &quot;We have had three massive games against (Manchester) United, Liverpool and Arsenal and seven points is good.

&quot;Harry Kane is not old-fashioned, he is the present and the future. We are so proud that he is in our side.&quot;

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Spurs registered 18 shots to Arsenal&#39;s six with Kane, a constant thorn the visitor&#39;s side, wasting a number of opportunities to seal a more comfortable scoreline.

Arsenal, however, did have late chances to equalise with substitute Alexandre Lacazette - who replaced the ineffective Henrikh Mkhitaryan - twice going close in the closing minutes.

&quot;Kane made the difference, that&#39;s what he&#39;s about,&quot; Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. &quot;I have seen the replay, it is no foul, just good centre-forward play. We can only look at ourselves.

&quot;It will be more difficult to finish in the top four but we have to fight for it.&quot;

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Spurs climb two places to third and Arsenal now sit six points adrift of Liverpool in fourth

Harry Kane scored his 23rd Premier League goal of the season as Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday to dent their north London rivals' top-four aspirations. After a sluggish first half, Kane jumped highest to head home his seventh derby goal in seven games and Spurs would have won by a greater margin but for an inspired performance from goalkeeper Petr Cech. Spurs climb two places to third and Arsenal now sit six points adrift of Liverpool in fourth - though Juergen Klopp's side has one game in hand. "I am so happy to win," Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino said. "We have had three massive games against (Manchester) United, Liverpool and Arsenal and seven points is good. "Harry Kane is not old-fashioned, he is the present and the future. We are so proud that he is in our side." Love a north London derby. ????⚽#COYS #THFC #Premierleague #NLD pic.twitter.com/LNI8KDV2IH — Harry Kane (@HKane) February 10, 2018 × Spurs registered 18 shots to Arsenal's six with Kane, a constant thorn the visitor's side, wasting a number of opportunities to seal a more comfortable scoreline. Arsenal, however, did have late chances to equalise with substitute Alexandre Lacazette - who replaced the ineffective Henrikh Mkhitaryan - twice going close in the closing minutes. "Kane made the difference, that's what he's about," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "I have seen the replay, it is no foul, just good centre-forward play. We can only look at ourselves. "It will be more difficult to finish in the top four but we have to fight for it."

EPL: Kane on target as Spurs take derby spoils

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez pleaded guilty to two counts of tax fraud dating from when he played for Spanish team Barcelona and accepted a 16-month suspended jail sentence, his agent Fernando Felicevich said on Wednesday.

In a statement issued by the Barcelona prosecutor and seen by Reuters, Sanchez was accused of defrauding the Spanish state of a combined 983,000 euros ($1.2 million) in image rights in 2012 and 2013 by using a shell company in Malta and omitting the earnings from tax returns.

The Chilean was given a suspended sentence of eight months for each of those years and fines of 353,000 euros and 237,000 euros respectively.

Spanish law is such that any sentence under two years for a non-violent crime rarely requires a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time.

Sanchez posted on social media a statement from Felicevich which criticised Spain&#39;s authorities for changing their criteria on tax returns and using the media to publicly shame players.

&quot;Despite proving Alexis did not commit any crime, we felt obliged, on the recommendation of our advisers, to accept the unfair pact offered to us to alleviate the emotional, personal and financial stress that comes from dealing with long and tedious court cases...&quot; the statement said.

&quot;Seeing the huge ordeals that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi etc have been put through, we came to the conclusion that it was best to accept this unfair deal so that we can move on and stop being the object of media and political pressure.&quot;

A spokesperson for Spain&#39;s tax agency said it could not comment on individual cases but that it uses the same criteria and measures for each taxpayer.

Sanchez, who joined United last month from Arsenal, is the latest in a long line of La Liga players past and present, including Ronaldo, Messi, Marcelo, Pepe and Javier Mascherano to face judicial process for allegedly defrauding the Spanish state.

Sanchez moved to Barcelona from Italian side Udinese in 2011 and joined Arsenal three years later.

Sanchez posted on social media a statement from Felicevich which criticised Spain's authorities for changing their criteria on tax returns and using the media to publicly shame players.

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez pleaded guilty to two counts of tax fraud dating from when he played for Spanish team Barcelona and accepted a 16-month suspended jail sentence, his agent Fernando Felicevich said on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the Barcelona prosecutor and seen by Reuters, Sanchez was accused of defrauding the Spanish state of a combined 983,000 euros ($1.2 million) in image rights in 2012 and 2013 by using a shell company in Malta and omitting the earnings from tax returns. The Chilean was given a suspended sentence of eight months for each of those years and fines of 353,000 euros and 237,000 euros respectively. Spanish law is such that any sentence under two years for a non-violent crime rarely requires a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time. Sanchez posted on social media a statement from Felicevich which criticised Spain's authorities for changing their criteria on tax returns and using the media to publicly shame players. "Despite proving Alexis did not commit any crime, we felt obliged, on the recommendation of our advisers, to accept the unfair pact offered to us to alleviate the emotional, personal and financial stress that comes from dealing with long and tedious court cases..." the statement said. "Seeing the huge ordeals that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi etc have been put through, we came to the conclusion that it was best to accept this unfair deal so that we can move on and stop being the object of media and political pressure." A spokesperson for Spain's tax agency said it could not comment on individual cases but that it uses the same criteria and measures for each taxpayer. Sanchez, who joined United last month from Arsenal, is the latest in a long line of La Liga players past and present, including Ronaldo, Messi, Marcelo, Pepe and Javier Mascherano to face judicial process for allegedly defrauding the Spanish state. Sanchez moved to Barcelona from Italian side Udinese in 2011 and joined Arsenal three years later.

Football: Sanchez accepts deal to avoid prison over tax fraud

Manchester United have to continue fighting for the Premier League title regardless of the 13-point gap to leaders Manchester City, defender Antonio Valencia said.

United are second on 56 points with 12 games remaining but Valencia said the club cannot lose hope yet, pointing to how their cross-town rivals overcame an eight-point deficit in the final six games to pip them to the title in the 2011-12 season.

&quot;We lost a title when we were eight points ahead and there were only a few games left. Now, we have a lot more games to play and we need to keep fighting,&quot; Valencia told the club`s website (www.manutd.com). &quot;We need to keep going.

&quot;The important thing is to get the three points, playing at home, playing well, and we will carry on with this mentality until the end of the season.&quot;

United bounced back from a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur last Wednesday to beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 on Saturday.&nbsp;

&quot;We have shown that we have the quality and conditions to fight until the end of the season,&quot; Valencia added.

United travel to 16th-placed Newcastle United on Sunday.

United bounced back from a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur last Wednesday to beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 on Saturday.

Manchester United have to continue fighting for the Premier League title regardless of the 13-point gap to leaders Manchester City, defender Antonio Valencia said. United are second on 56 points with 12 games remaining but Valencia said the club cannot lose hope yet, pointing to how their cross-town rivals overcame an eight-point deficit in the final six games to pip them to the title in the 2011-12 season. "We lost a title when we were eight points ahead and there were only a few games left. Now, we have a lot more games to play and we need to keep fighting," Valencia told the club`s website (www.manutd.com). "We need to keep going. "The important thing is to get the three points, playing at home, playing well, and we will carry on with this mentality until the end of the season." United bounced back from a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur last Wednesday to beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 on Saturday. "We have shown that we have the quality and conditions to fight until the end of the season," Valencia added. United travel to 16th-placed Newcastle United on Sunday.

Football: Valencia urges United to stay in hunt for Premier League title

Harry Kane is happy at Tottenham Hotspur but only the England striker himself can answer questions regarding his long-term commitment to the Premier League club, manager Mauricio Pochettino said.

Kane has excelled at his boyhood club in recent seasons and scored his 100th Premier League goal in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday, but the forward has made it clear that winning trophies was his priority.

The 24-year-old signed a deal to remain at Tottenham until 2022 but former England international team-mate Wayne Rooney told Sky Sports on Monday that Kane could contemplate his future if fifth-placed Tottenham do not start winning trophies.

Asked about Kane&#39;s long-term future, Pochettino said: &quot;That is a question for him, not me. Of course, he wants to score goals and win titles but I cannot say anything more about this.&quot;

Kane has attracted interest from major European clubs in recent seasons, with Real Madrid&#39;s former president Ramon Calderon stating in October that he expected the Spanish club to try to sign the forward.

&quot;He is so happy here and he loves Tottenham but this is a personal question, regarding what he thinks and how he feels. I cannot answer for him,&quot; Pochettino added.

Meanwhile, Pochettino said that the increasing scrutiny of refereeing decisions, including through the use of the video assistant referee (VAR), was not helping the game.

Tottenham were awarded two penalties including one in the 95th minute of their draw at Liverpool, while midfielder Dele Alli was booked for simulation.

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp fumed at the penalty decisions while Pochettino was much more positive about referee Jon Moss and his assistants.

&quot;Now we are so focused on minimal details. I am worried. It&#39;s a sport that we love, a passionate sport that people love to watch around the world,&quot; the Argentine added.

&quot;We will be pushing that sport into a very rigid structure with VAR, with being focused too much on the small actions like this,&quot; he added.

Tottenham host north London rivals Arsenal in a league match at Wembley on Saturday.

Kane has attracted interest from major European clubs in recent seasons, with Real Madrid's former president Ramon Calderon stating in October that he expected the Spanish club to try to sign the forward.

Harry Kane is happy at Tottenham Hotspur but only the England striker himself can answer questions regarding his long-term commitment to the Premier League club, manager Mauricio Pochettino said. Kane has excelled at his boyhood club in recent seasons and scored his 100th Premier League goal in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday, but the forward has made it clear that winning trophies was his priority. The 24-year-old signed a deal to remain at Tottenham until 2022 but former England international team-mate Wayne Rooney told Sky Sports on Monday that Kane could contemplate his future if fifth-placed Tottenham do not start winning trophies. Asked about Kane's long-term future, Pochettino said: "That is a question for him, not me. Of course, he wants to score goals and win titles but I cannot say anything more about this." Kane has attracted interest from major European clubs in recent seasons, with Real Madrid's former president Ramon Calderon stating in October that he expected the Spanish club to try to sign the forward. "He is so happy here and he loves Tottenham but this is a personal question, regarding what he thinks and how he feels. I cannot answer for him," Pochettino added. Meanwhile, Pochettino said that the increasing scrutiny of refereeing decisions, including through the use of the video assistant referee (VAR), was not helping the game. Tottenham were awarded two penalties including one in the 95th minute of their draw at Liverpool, while midfielder Dele Alli was booked for simulation. Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp fumed at the penalty decisions while Pochettino was much more positive about referee Jon Moss and his assistants. "Now we are so focused on minimal details. I am worried. It's a sport that we love, a passionate sport that people love to watch around the world," the Argentine added. "We will be pushing that sport into a very rigid structure with VAR, with being focused too much on the small actions like this," he added. Tottenham host north London rivals Arsenal in a league match at Wembley on Saturday.

Football: Only Kane can answer questions on Spurs future, says Pochettino

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin experienced a nasty collision with&nbsp;Valencia goalkeeper Neto on Sunday in a match against Valencia CF.

As the result,&nbsp;Godin lost three of his teeth and also suffered considerable damage to his&nbsp;gums and will be on the sidelines for an unknown period of time.

Valencia goalkeeper Neto went high up for a high ball&nbsp;following an Antoine Griezmann free-kick in the second half and bumped right onto Godin&#39;s face to&nbsp;save the ball.

The collision was so scary that Godin&#39;s face was all covered in blood immediately&nbsp;after the impact.

Angel Correa scored the goal for Atletico, who are second in La Liga, nine points behind leaders Barcelona.

Atletico, who won the game 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano said the Uruguayan centre-back would undergo surgery in the coming days after having three of his upper teeth knocked out.

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Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin is set to have dental and facial reconstructive surgery.

After the event, Atletico Madrid Tweeted, &quot;Diego Godin suffered an injury to his face during the match against Valencia.

Our defender has suffered a dentoalveolar fracture to three of his maxilla. He will undergo maxillofacial surgery in the coming days.&quot;

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Diego Godin lost three of his teeth after being caught full in the face by Valencia goalkeeper Neto

Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin experienced a nasty collision with Valencia goalkeeper Neto on Sunday in a match against Valencia CF. As the result, Godin lost three of his teeth and also suffered considerable damage to his gums and will be on the sidelines for an unknown period of time. Valencia goalkeeper Neto went high up for a high ball following an Antoine Griezmann free-kick in the second half and bumped right onto Godin's face to save the ball. The collision was so scary that Godin's face was all covered in blood immediately after the impact. Angel Correa scored the goal for Atletico, who are second in La Liga, nine points behind leaders Barcelona. Atletico, who won the game 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano said the Uruguayan centre-back would undergo surgery in the coming days after having three of his upper teeth knocked out. Diego Godin losing a few teeth here courtesy of Neto’s elbow.#AtletiValencia pic.twitter.com/TrjRvD13cW — CityzenBlue (@CityzenBlu) February 4, 2018 × Loses teeth. Doesn't act like he's been shot. Gotta love the warrior Godin. #laliga #atleti pic.twitter.com/kKasj6jqRD — ????????⚽️La Liga Gav ⚽️???????? (@LaLigaGav) February 4, 2018 × Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin is set to have dental and facial reconstructive surgery. After the event, Atletico Madrid Tweeted, "Diego Godin suffered an injury to his face during the match against Valencia. Our defender has suffered a dentoalveolar fracture to three of his maxilla. He will undergo maxillofacial surgery in the coming days." PARTE MÉDICO ???? @diegogodin fue examinado por el especialista maxilofacial y tendrá un plan individualizado de entrenamiento esta semana ➡️ https://t.co/4laRVrTWu8 pic.twitter.com/6cGaBr4fCX — Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 5, 2018 ×

Watch: How Atletico defender Godin lost his tooth

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has called for public backing from the Stamford Bridge hierarchy to put an end to growing speculation about his future as manager.

The Italian won the Premier League title in 2016-17 in his first year in England but there have been persistent rumours about his job being under threat this season due to the Blues&#39; indifferent form.

Conte has repeatedly expressed his desire to honour the remaining 18 months of his contract and now wants a public vote of confidence from his employers.

&quot;Maybe I&#39;d like that the club prepares a statement for me to tell (the media), &#39;I trust in his job, I trust in his work&#39;,&quot; said Conte ahead of Monday&#39;s trip to Watford.

&quot;But at the same time I know that in the past it never happened, this, and for this reason why would I hope for something different?

&quot;For sure, I think that I&#39;d like to have a statement to support this speculation.&quot;

Chelsea has failed to mount a serious defence of their title and travel to Vicarage Road 19 points adrift of runaway leaders Manchester City following last week&#39;s humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.

After losing to Arsenal in the semi-finals of the League Cup, their only hopes of silverware lie in the Champions League and the FA Cup, while they face a fight to secure a top-four league finish.

Conte said he would welcome talks about extending his contract with the London club despite his struggles this season.

&quot;I&#39;m giving all of myself, me and my staff and also my players, for this club,&quot; he said.

&quot;And then I think that we are doing the maximum for this club and if the club understands this and the club wants to extend a new contract then we can talk, why not?&quot;

Conte could give debuts to new signings Olivier Giroud and Emerson Palmieri against the Hornets, although neither player is expected to start as they are short of fitness due to recent injuries.

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There have been persistent rumours about Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's job being under threat this season due to the Blues' indifferent form

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has called for public backing from the Stamford Bridge hierarchy to put an end to growing speculation about his future as manager. The Italian won the Premier League title in 2016-17 in his first year in England but there have been persistent rumours about his job being under threat this season due to the Blues' indifferent form. Conte has repeatedly expressed his desire to honour the remaining 18 months of his contract and now wants a public vote of confidence from his employers. "Maybe I'd like that the club prepares a statement for me to tell (the media), 'I trust in his job, I trust in his work'," said Conte ahead of Monday's trip to Watford. "But at the same time I know that in the past it never happened, this, and for this reason why would I hope for something different? "For sure, I think that I'd like to have a statement to support this speculation." Chelsea has failed to mount a serious defence of their title and travel to Vicarage Road 19 points adrift of runaway leaders Manchester City following last week's humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. After losing to Arsenal in the semi-finals of the League Cup, their only hopes of silverware lie in the Champions League and the FA Cup, while they face a fight to secure a top-four league finish. Conte said he would welcome talks about extending his contract with the London club despite his struggles this season. "I'm giving all of myself, me and my staff and also my players, for this club," he said. "And then I think that we are doing the maximum for this club and if the club understands this and the club wants to extend a new contract then we can talk, why not?" Conte could give debuts to new signings Olivier Giroud and Emerson Palmieri against the Hornets, although neither player is expected to start as they are short of fitness due to recent injuries.

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