LONDON: My cricket column this week referred to a follow-up hearing on Feb. 20 by the UK House of Commons Parliamentary Select Committee for Culture, Media and Sport into racism in cricket. It focused specifically on what measures had been put in place since its initial hearing in November 2021, and after the recommendations of … Read more
BERLIN: Stung by the prospect of a first season without a major trophy for 12 years, Bayern Munich appointed Max Eberl as their new sporting director to oversee a major shakeup. The Bavarian powerhouse said on Monday the 50-year-old Eberl signed a contract through June 2027 and will begin on Friday. He was to appear … Read more
Al-Hilal star Neymar is certain to miss the 2024 Copa America in the US, a spokesman for the Brazil national team has told Arriyadiyah. Rodrigo Pavia said the 32-year-old star will not join the Selecao squad despite the fact that the Brazilian team will not play their first match until June 24, against opponents yet … Read more
Jordan produced the shock of this AFC Asian Cup by defeating South Korea 2-0 to move into Saturday’s final against the winner of the other semifinal between hosts Qatar and Iran. Here are five things we learned from the epic match. Jordan have announced their presence to the world. There was real emotion at the … Read more
ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast’s interim coach Emerse Fae has urged his team to go into Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with the mindset that has allowed the hosts to make a “miraculous” recovery from the brink of elimination at the tournament. The Elephants reached the last four after an remarkable … Read more
MADRID: Seven years later, Atletico Madrid is back in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Memphis Depay scored in the second half and video review called back a penalty for Sevilla in stoppage time as Atletico held on for a 1-0 victory Thursday to reach the last four for the first time since 2017. Atletico join … Read more
MADRID: Atletico Madrid got the better of Real Madrid this time, beating their crosstown rivals 4-2 in extra time Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scored after a 2-2 draw in regulation to send Atletico to the last eight less than a week after they lost … Read more