PARIS, – France suffered heartbreak at last year’s World Cup when they were knocked out by South Africa by a single point in the quarter-finals, but Saturday’s 30-29 victory against the All Blacks laid the foundations for a potentially bright future. Les Bleus trailed 14-3 against New Zealand at the Stade de France before fighting… Continue reading All Blacks win lays foundation for France’s bright future
Day: November 16, 2024
Scotland displaying more depth than before, says coach Townsend
EDINBURGH, – Scotland were always expected to beat Portugal, even with a second-string side, and their performance in Saturday’s 59-21 victory at Murrayfield handed coach Gregor Townsend more selection options.He made 14 changes from the team beaten by South Africa six days earlier and feels Scotland now have more depth than previously. “I think it’s… Continue reading Scotland displaying more depth than before, says coach Townsend
Kosovo FA say they warned UEFA about provocation, Romania deny racist chants
The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) said it had repeatedly warned European soccer’s governing body UEFA about potential provocation from Romania fans ahead of Friday’s Nations League match, which was abandoned when Kosovo’s players walked off. The clash between Group C2 leaders Romania and second-placed Kosovo in Bucharest was abandoned in stoppage time after the… Continue reading Kosovo FA say they warned UEFA about provocation, Romania deny racist chants
Poland team sheet error costs Swiderski chance to play against Portugal 
Poland’s 5-1 defeat by Portugal in the Nations League on Friday was compounded by a team sheet oversight which denied Karol Swiderski the chance to make an appearance from the bench after the striker had travelled from the United States for the game. Last weekend, Swiderski came on to score for Charlotte FC against Orlando… Continue reading Poland team sheet error costs Swiderski chance to play against Portugal
Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semis with win over Japan
MALAGA, Spain, 
– Italy became the first nation through to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after they beat Japan 2-1 with a deciding straight sets doubles victory by Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani over Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi on Saturday. The tie was locked at 1-1 after French Open and Wimbledon runner-up… Continue reading Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semis with win over Japan
Focused Fritz outlasts Zverev to reach ATP Finals title match
TURIN, Italy, 
– Taylor Fritz became the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals after winning a slugfest against world number two Alexander Zverev in on Saturday. The 27-year-old fought off numerous break points in a cliffhanger deciding set to win 6-3 3-6 7-6(3), ending a two hour… Continue reading Focused Fritz outlasts Zverev to reach ATP Finals title match