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Having overcome the trials and tribulations of the past, Nili is now truly at peace. “I was once out on the streets, but now my life is great. My wife and daughter — they are my main motivation now. Whenever I do something silly, my wife pulls me back on track. You need someone like that in your life to take you in the right direction. My grandfather played that role when I was young. I will do all I can to support my family,” Nili says. … [Read more...] about I was once on the streets, but now my life is great, says Bengaluru FC’s Nili

Rik Sharma It’s hard to find two more contrasting clubs than Barcelona and Getafe, but when they meet on Saturday at Camp Nou, only one place separates the sides in La Liga. The Spanish champions are second and Getafe, improbably, are third. They are chasms apart in stature, finance, structure, history and style. And yet, they compete as near equals this weekend. Much credit goes to coach Jose Bordalas, who dragged the team up by its bootstraps, from second bottom of the Segunda Division in 2016, to the cusp of the Champions League. On the final matchday of last season they still had the chance to finish fourth but were just pipped by bitter rivals Valencia — we’ll get to that — and ended up in the Europa League. They won four of six in their group to set up a tasty last 32 clash against Ajax. Barcelona are the second oldest team in La Liga, founded in 1899, one of three sides never to go down. Getafe are the youngest, 1983, starting in the seventh tier. … [Read more...] about How Getafe are Upsetting La Liga’s Order

Barca, who allowed youngster Carles Perez to leave for AS Roma in January on loan despite Suarez being ruled out for four months, now have a 15-day period in which they can sign a replacement - despite the European transfer window being closed. … [Read more...] about La Liga allow Barcelona to make emergency striker signing