Новости за 18.04.2019

The striker's red card early against Barcelona effectively ended Atletico Madrid's LaLiga hopes, but Diego Simeone defended Diego Costa.

Colombo, April 18 (IANS) Milinda Siriwardana, Jeffrey Vandersay and Jeevan Mendis made comebacks as Sri Lanka on Thursday announced their 15-man squad for the World Cup starting May 30 in England and Wales.

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) While Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have not ruled him out of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday, Andre Russell skipped practice on Thursday following a left shoulder injury after being hit by a bouncer.

Grigor Dimitrov was no match for Rafael Nadal, who breezed into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals.

Messi took sweet revenge for his first leg injury with a sensational second leg brace.

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) With the World Cup team selection now done, players can focus back on the Indian Premier League (IPL), feels Dinesh Karthik, who pipped Rishabh Pant for a place in the 15-member India squad for the showpiece event starting May 30 in England and Wales.

The Knight Riders would be hoping to get another win under their belt when they face the Bangalore franchise.

Tottenham are "in a bubble" after eliminating Manchester City in the Champions League, but they have to refocus before facing them again.

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Mumbai Indians' skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Thursday.

Cape Town, April 18 (IANS) South Africa have backed senior players Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn as they picked their 15-man squad for the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales.

The Juventus midfielder only recently returned to the pitch after a heart problem, but Sami Khedira is set to have knee surgery.

Pakistan's squad for the Cricket World Cup does not include Mohammad Amir, but Mohammad Hafeez should be fit to feature.

Lahore, April 18 (IANS) Pacer Mohammad Amir failed to find a place in Pakistans 15-man preliminary squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup, starting May 30 in England, but has been included for the ODI series against England.

Harry Kane has begun his rehabilitation from an ankle injury and Mauricio Pochettino is not ruling out a potential return for the striker.

Sven Ulreich has the full confidence of Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer again ruled out by injury.

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) A day after he was named a stand-by for the World Cup, former India pacer Ashish Nehra heaped praise on Navdeep Saini, saying the Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer has got all the ingredients to be a good bowler as he has the confidence to excel.

A look at the probable playing XI for both teams when KKR host RCB in Match 35 of IPL 2019.

South Africa named their 15-man squad earlier today.

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram and former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar will make the official announcement of the first-ever continent-based league -- Euro T20 Slam in Dublin on April 30.

Ricky Ponting state that Rishabh Pant could have been India's X-factor at the World Cup.

Daniil Medvedev awaits Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals after the world number one defeated Taylor Fritz.

Napoli welcome Arsenal to the San Paolo for the second leg. Here is a look at all the vital information from the game.

Busquets hasn't contributed much to Barcelona's success lately, and it's debatable whether he fits in the lineup.

Roger Federer hasn't played on clay in more than two years, and would be eager for as much match practice on the surface as possible.

United are struggling to finish in the top four of the Premier League and a huge summer awaits them.