Vijender’s next pro bout in Goa on March 19

New Delhi: Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh’s next bout, his first since November 2019, against a yet-to-be-announced opponent will take place in Goa on the rooftop deck of a docked ship on March 19. The 35-year-old reigning WBO Oriental and WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion defeated Ghana’s former Commonwealth Champion Charles Adamu in Dubai to claim his 12th successive win in November 2019.

Barcelona

Former Barca president Bartomeu arrested

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was arrested today after Catalan police officers searched the La Liga club’s offices. The investigation stems from the ‘Barcagate’ affair which was unearthed last year by Cadena Ser and revealed the club had contracted marketing consultancy I3 Ventures to monitor social media activity.

Sheffield

Liverpool beat Sheffield 2-0 to end EPL losing run

Liverpool halted a run of four defeats in the Premier League as they ended a miserable February with a 2-0 win over last-place Sheffield United. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Chelsea played out a 0-0 draw.

Madrid

Atletico Madrid win again, stay 5 points ahead

Atletico Madrid got back to winning, beating Villarreal 2-0 to halt their slump and restore a five-point lead at the top of the Spanish league. Atletico also have a game in hand compared to the second-placed Barcelona. Agencies