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Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool for the 2024-25 season. Amorim has held discussions about a three-year contract and is set to become Jurgen Klopp's successor. Talking about the tennis world, Sumit Nagal, the world number 93, made history at the Monte Carlo Masters, becoming the first Indian player to reach the second round of the tournament at the Court des Princes.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football:
Ronaldo likely to be suspended for two games after Al-Hilal red card
Portugal and Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly be suspended for two games owing to the red card he received during their Saudi Super Cup semifinal clash against Al-Hilal. The superstar is expected to return to action after one month in their game against Al-Khaleej in the semi-final of the King Cup of Champions. According to the reports of @NFCBALL, the former Real Madrid striker will face a one-match suspension due to a straight red by the referee.
Ruben Amorim to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager: Reports
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool for the 2024-25 season. The 39-year-old has held discussions about a three-year contract and is set to become Jurgen Klopp's successor. The development according to Sky Germany also revealed that Ruben Amorim was also on Bayern Munich's managerial shortlist.
Islamic State threatens terrorist attack during Champions League quarter-finals
The UEFA Champions League 2023-24 will enter its quarter-finals stage on Tuesday with European heavyweights Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG, Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund among the last eight. Ahead of the UCL quarter-finals, the terrorist group, Islamic State (ISIS) launched a threat against the four stadiums hosting the first legs of the competition. Ahead of the fixtures, media outlet Al Azaim Foundation, backed by the Islamic State (Daesh, ISIS), shared a poster threatening the four stadiums with the message, "Kill them all."
Everton hit with new two-point reduction for breaching Premier League's financial rules
English Premier League side Everton has received a new two-point deduction for breaching Premier League profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) up to 2023. This was the second point deduction for the Toffees, as the PL docked a record 10 points in November for a £19.5m overspend in the four years up to 2022 although that was reduced to six points on appeal.
Stop your cinema and go to war right now: Serge Aurier calls out Oleksandr Zinchenko
Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko was asked whether he would join the war against Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the 27-year-old Ukrainian stated that he would join the war if he was called up. Reacting to the statement, former Tottenham and Nottingham Forest defender Serge Aurie called out Zinchenko on social media and asked him to stop his show and join the war "right now". Aurier took to his Snapchat handle and wrote, "Zinchenko is ready to fight if Ukraine calls. Go now, barefoot. Stop your cinema and go there right now. A real volunteer doesn't need anyone to call him up."
Major football results:
Serie A:
Juventus 1 - 0 Fiorentina
Udinese 1 - 2 Inter Milan
Ligue 1:
Nantes 1 - 3 Lyon
Tennis:
Nagal becomes 1st Indian to reach second-round of Monte Carlo Masters
Sumit Nagal, the world number 93, made history at the Monte Carlo Masters, becoming the first Indian player to reach the second round of the tournament at the Court des Princes. The 26-year-old fought back from being a set down, to defeat the Italian Matteo Arnaldi in a hard-fought battle in the first round 5-7, 6-2, 6-4. Now, Nagal will face Holger Rune in the Round of 32 clash on April 10.
Hubert Hurkacz defeats Pedro Martinez to win Estoril Open in Portugal
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz clinched his first clay-court title after defeating Pedro Martinez of Spain 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday in the final of the Millennium Estoril Open in Estoril, Portugal. The No. 2 seed, Hurkacz recorded 15 aces to win his eighth career ATP Tour crown in the 87-minute match. He won 29 of 35 first-serve points and did not have to save any break points, while Martinez saved 3 of 5.
Chess:
Candidates Chess 2024: D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa secure draws; Vidit Gujrathi loses
On Sunday, April 7, the fourth round of the Candidates Chess 2024 tournament saw the Indian grandmasters Dommaraju Gukesh and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured draws at the Great Hall in Toronto. But, Vidit Gujrathi suffered a defeat at the hands of the Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, who took a sole lead with three points in the men’s competition.
