REVIEW: Watford secure fourth promotion to top flight

FOOTBALL – Watford secured their promotion to the top flight today, their fourth promotion and first since 2006. The record for most promotions to the top level in England is 12, by Birmingham City and Leicester. Here’s how that relates to other leagues.

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THE WAVE: Paris Saint-Germain v FC Barcelona

FOOTBALL – FC Barcelona won by 3-1. Barcelona were very dominant in the first half hour of the match. After that, Paris Saint-Germain took over but failed to score in their dominant part of the match. When Barcelona reclaimed the momentum, they also scored directly. After the 2-0, both teams enjoyed some strong moments, with resulted in a single goal for both. Continue reading

THE WAVE: Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid

FOOTBALL – For the first time in almost 10 years both teams failed to score in the Madrid derby. Real Madrid were dominant until the last 15 minutes of the match where Atleti were on top. Both efforts were not successful and for the first time since their La Liga clash in May 2005, the match ended in a goalless draw.
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Paris – Roubaix: France eyeing home win

CYCLING – In 1997, Frédéric Guesdon was the last French winner in France’s only Monument race Paris – Roubaix. Since Guesdon’s victory, Paris – Roubaix has been won by riders from six other countries; Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and Australia. No other Monument race is waiting so long on a home victory. Continue reading