Sentences with phrase «fierce rivals»

The duo used to be fierce rivals on the race track, before teaming up to break the land speed record three times, using a jet - powered race car.

Ola scored $ 2 billion in new funding from a group of investors including SoftBank Group Corp. and Tencent Holdings Ltd., a person familiar with the matter said, helping bankroll Uber Technologies Inc.'s fiercest rival in India.

Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 3 - 0 at the hands of fierce rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday in a match that effectively ended Los Blancos» title hopes.

The chance to not only progress to the final four of the Champions League but also to reclaim their league crown on home soil against fiercest rival Manchester United were both passed up by Pep Guardiola's side.

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However, the reigning European giants have demonstrated their fallibility in recent weeks, losing back - to - back matches against fierce rivals Real Madrid, before being defeated 1 - 0 by Real Sociedad on Saturday.

In that event, van Gaal would have to switch his transfer targets, and could re-ignite his interest in Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, who is also attracting interest from fierce rivals Liverpool [via Metro Sport].

This scissor - kick strike from the playmaker proved to not only be his finest highlight of the campaign; it also sealed three crucial points over fierce rivals Liverpool in their search for a place in next season's Champions League.

As per Don Balon, the Spain international is against a move for Coutinho due to the Reds» hefty valuation while he wants the club to avoid signing Ozil at all costs due to his former association with fierce rivals Real Madrid.

The two companies had been fierce rivals for years, which hurt both of their respective customer bases.

That places them well clear of fierce rivals Barcelona who can be backed at 6/1 and Atletico Madrid, their opponents in last year's final, who are available with odds as long as 25/1.

The 22 - year - old was in impressive form last season as the Italian side finished third in Serie A, just one point behind fierce rivals AS Roma.

Indeed, they are only one point off fierce rivals AS Roma and an automatic spot in the group stage of Europe's premier club competition next season.

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United beat fierce rivals Liverpool 2 - 1 at Old Trafford on Saturday to tighten their grip on the second spot...

Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw at Sunderland with a win over fierce rivals Tottenham.

The three achieved great success together at Atleti, where they won the Liga BBVA crown in 2014, before advancing to the Champions League final, where they were defeated by fierce rivals Real Madrid.

The North London club play against fierce rivals Tottenham on Saturday with the game taking extra significance as both sides are chasing a position in the Champions League qualification places.

Brazil face fierce rivals Argentina in Beijing this afternoon, as Dunga takes his side into their biggest test since he took over from Luiz Felipe Scolari at the end of this summer's disastrous World Cup campaign.

Centre - back Caulker, who was on loan at the Swans during Rodgers» reign, is now on the books at fierce rivals Cardiff City.

He is also match fit and unless Sakho is completely right I do not expect Liverpool to risk him, especially with fierce rivals Man United to face at the weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur can move six points clear of fierce rivals Arsenal this afternoon by winning the biggest North London Derby since the 1991 FA Cup semi-final.

Marcelo insisted Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like fierce rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders dramatically survived against Juventus.

The excellent 3 - 0 victory against fierce rivals Chelsea in the London derby lifted Arsenal into third, with the team showing signs of clicking into top gear as they blew Antonio Conte's side away.

To make matters worse, the former England international went on to join fierce rivals Manchester United, and it is unlikely Reds supporters will ever forgive him.

The Spanish heavyweights currently sit third in La Liga, three points behind fierce rivals Atletico Madrid, and level on points with Barcelona.

Manchester City host fierce rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

They may have watched fierce rivals Real Madrid eviscerate minnows Eibar earlier in the evening, but Barcelona sent out a message of their own to La Liga this evening after dominating a good Sevilla side at the Nou Camp and earning a fantastic 5 - 1 victory.

Edelman and Gilmore, once fierce rivals, looked more comfortable keeping it that way.

This despite having played for fierce rivals Roma in the past, with what is believed to be an affordable price tag a major draw in the interest.

The undoubted tie of the round saw a Merseyside derby picked out with Liverpool hosting Everton — and that was not the only derby drawn as Brighton will also face fierce rivals Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough will entertain Sunderland in a Tees - Wear clash.

BMW's M3 sedan is perhaps the C63's most fierce rival offering a slightly different, more nimble performance and comfort balance.

Following the weekend results, however, Inter (+170) are eight points clear of fierce rivals AC Milan (+175) and as such, the latter are in desperate need of all three points in midweek.

PARIS: Angel Di Maria grabbed two goals as Paris Saint - Germain downed fierce rivals Marseille 3 - 0 on Wednesday to reach the French Cup semi-finals, hours after the club confirmed Neymar will undergo surgery on his fractured foot.

Spurs welcome fierce rivals Chelsea to White Hart Lane on Wednesday night, in what is a huge clash in terms of this year's Premier League title race.

There is no shortage of drama whenever these two fierce rivals come to blows on a football pitch, so we can expect another helter - skelter encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday when Manchester's finest − City and United − do battle for the third time this season, with the current score one apiece.

If you put 4G connectivity aside, the Kindle Fire HD becomes an even fiercer rival to the iPad.

Manchester United star Michael Carrick believes that they can overtake fierce rivals Manchester City, reports the Daily Mirror.

Tottenham Hotspur had been mooted as another potential destination, but the Czech keeper was reportedly unimpressed with ambition displayed by Arsenal's fierce rivals [Express].

The primetime Sunday Night Football matchup will feature the past two division winners, the two star quarterbacks from the 2016 rookie class, and fierce rivals looking to make a statement.

The two companies — both of which celebrated their 50th anniversaries this year — have long been fierce rivals south of the border.

Meanwhile, Uber lost $ 2 billion in China in two years before selling its operations in the country to fierce rival Didi Chuxing this summer.

Evolutionary materialists and IDT disciples, fierce rivals though they are, share a tendency toward explanatory monism.

Liquor retailers say the new general manager of Accolade Wines» Australian operations, Chris Flaherty, faces a tougher time in charge of a more commercial, lower - end portfolio than when he was in a similar job for fierce rival Treasury Wine Estates four years ago.

Woolworths shares have hit a two - year high after analysts forecast the supermarket giant's grocery sales to keep outpacing those of fierce rival Coles.

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Ronaldo beat fierce rival Lionel Messi, of Barcelona, to the award, as well as Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but England manager Hodgson was not one of those who felt that Ronaldo was deserving of the accolade, with the Portuguese international not even making Hodgson's final list of three.

Respected journalist Guillem Balague claims that they could attempt to sign the Spain international from under fierce rivals Manchester United's noses [Sky Sports].

Arriving from fierce rivals Sunderland in the summer, the «Ginger Pirlo» as the fans have taken to calling him has been playing well.