France coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday that his side were bracing for an especially intense encounter when they travel to face Belgium in their Nations League Group A2 clash on Monday. The Belgians are aiming for their first competitive victory over their neighbours in 43 years, having last beaten France in a World Cup… Continue reading France coach Deschamps expecting fired-up Belgium in Nations League clash
Day: October 13, 2024
England’s Carsley stays mum on job aspirations after win over Finland
HELSINKI, – Lee Carsley was thrilled to see England back on track in their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory away to Finland on Sunday, but the stand-in manager remains steadfast in saying he was not thinking ahead to a permanent job. England are second in Group B2 behind Greece with nine points from… Continue reading England’s Carsley stays mum on job aspirations after win over Finland
Uruguay boss Bielsa says his authority was affected after Suarez criticism
Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa said his authority was somewhat affected after striker Luis Suarez slammed his coaching style, but the Argentine added that he was prepared for the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier against Peru with utmost seriousness. Uruguay’s all-time leading goal-scorer Suarez, who retired from internationals in September, earlier this month accused Bielsa’s coaching style… Continue reading Uruguay boss Bielsa says his authority was affected after Suarez criticism
Djokovic expecting endurance battle with Sinner in Shanghai final
Novak Djokovic expects nothing less than a titanic duel with world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday after defeating American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the semi-finals. Sinner secured the year-end number one spot in the ATP rankings with a 6-4 7-5 semi-final victory over 30th-seeded Czech Tomas… Continue reading Djokovic expecting endurance battle with Sinner in Shanghai final
Pogacar caps incredible season with fourth successive Lombardia title
World champion Tadej Pogacar rounded off his remarkable season by winning the Giro di Lombardia for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, after a solo attack left his rivals chasing in vain yet again. Pogacar, wearing the rainbow jersey having won the world championship road race title at the end of last month,… Continue reading Pogacar caps incredible season with fourth successive Lombardia title
Sabalenka sympathises with Gauff’s service plight after Wuhan win
WUHAN, China, 
– Aryna Sabalenka said she could relate to Coco Gauff after the American made lots of double faults that proved her undoing in their Wuhan Open semi-final on Saturday, adding that her opponent’s misfiring serve gave her belief to turn the tide. World number four Gauff committed 21 double faults as holder… Continue reading Sabalenka sympathises with Gauff’s service plight after Wuhan win
Beterbiev crowned undisputed light-heavyweight world champion
RIYADH, – Russian-born Canadian Artur Beterbiev was crowned boxing’s undisputed light-heavyweight world champion after beating Russian rival Dmitry Bivol on a majority points decision in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Two of the three ringside judges scored the fight 115-113 and 116-112 to Beterbiev while the other called it tied at 114-114. Both men were previously… Continue reading Beterbiev crowned undisputed light-heavyweight world champion
Pochettino’s US debut sees 2-0 victory against Panama
Coach Mauricio Pochettino made a successful debut in charge of the United States, leading them to a 2-0 friendly win over Panama on Saturday. Pochettino, who left Premier League side Chelsea in May after one season in charge, was appointed last month to replace Gregg Berhalter, following his dismissal after a humiliating early exit from… Continue reading Pochettino’s US debut sees 2-0 victory against Panama
Novak Djokovic delivered under pressure and knee pain to reach the final in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his 100th ATP title on Saturday when he beat American seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6(6) in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to set up a title decider against top-ranked Jannik Sinner. Earlier on Saturday, Sinner secured the year-end world number one ranking by beating Czech 30th seed Tomas… Continue reading Novak Djokovic delivered under pressure and knee pain to reach the final in Shanghai
Manchester City Football director Begiristain to leave with Viana taking over
Manchester City Director of Football Txiki Begiristain will step down at the end of the season and be succeeded by Sporting’s Hugo Viana, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Former Portugal midfielder Viana, 41, became Sporting’s Director of Football in 2018 and played a key part in guiding the club to Portuguese league titles… Continue reading Manchester City Football director Begiristain to leave with Viana taking over