Top players this weekend will be tired many having played three internationals over the international break.

The game between Leeds United and Manchester City was better viewing. Tactically speaking as well as for the thrill, in the meeting between two top managerial brains in football there was a lot to enjoy.

A top European football club, with the riches of the modern game at their disposal, may buy all the talent it can but without a leader, whether it is on the pitch or off it, it has little chance of success.

There seem to be two main problems at United. One is the lack of patience of the management and the lack of astute signings is the second problem.

The ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ grade male cricketers would get monthly salaries of Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000 and Rs 30,000 while their female counterparts would receive Rs 15,000, Rs 12,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively.

Whether it is Chelsea, Manchester City, or even Manchester United, Liverpool will have challengers.

The 27-year-old world number three, beaten in his first three Grand Slam finals, started as favourite but appeared to have blown his golden chance as he fell two sets behind.

The good news for the moment is games begin this weekend.

It is easy to continue to support a team if they continue to win trophies.

There is no certainty how this season will pan out.

France international Coman appeared at the back post to head the decisive goal in the 59th minute as Bayern became the first team to lift the Champions League with a 100% record.

In the 28 years since the Premier League was established from the old First Division in the England, English teams have won the Champions League a sum total of five times – Manchester United twice, Liverpool twice and Chelsea once.

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A mid-table Championship team, Leeds United had seen glory days in the Premier League era.

The All Nepal Football Association had already named 34 players for the preliminary selection, conducted PCR tests of all of them and planned to start the closed camp training from August 17.

The athletes were banned after they failed doping tests.

The football governing body to conduct test of all individuals who will come in contact with players.

This was the third meeting between Arsenal and Chelsea in the FA Cup this century.

For a team with such rich traditions no fan of football, no matter which team one supports can begrudge Liverpool their hour of glory.

Nepal scheduled to host Taipei, Australia and Jordan. FIFA to make confirmation only after assessment of situation in Nepal.