Two-goal Arnautovic helps Austria seal 5-1 win over Norway in Nations League
LINZ, Austria, 
– Austria’s Marko Arnautovic netted twice as they thrashed Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday, with the hosts keeping the usually prolific Erling Haaland quiet as the captain’s defence collapsed around him in their Group B3 clash. The result leaves Norway, Austria and Slovenia, who beat Kazakhstan 1-0 away, all […]
Former France captain Amandine Henry retires from international duty
Former France captain Amandine Henry said on Sunday she has retired from international soccer. The 35-year-old defensive midfielder, who captained France at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, earned 109 caps since making her debut in 2009 and scored 14 goals. She last played for France in July in Women’s Nations League qualifiers. “After many years […]
Austria back in business, says Arnautovic after Norway thrashing
Austria captain Marko Arnautovic said his side are playing like their true selves again after they followed up last week’s 4-0 win over Kazakhstan by thrashing Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday. Austria got off to a slow start in Group B3 last month with a 1-1 draw in Slovenia and a 2-1 […]
Yamal out of Spain squad due to muscle strain
Spain forward Lamine Yamal will miss Tuesday’s Nations League Group A4 match against Serbia to avoid any risk of injury after suffering a muscle strain, the Spain national team said on Sunday. The 17-year-old was substituted in the 93rd minute during Spain’s 1-0 win over Denmark in a Nations League Group A4 match on Saturday. […]
Sabalenka overcomes Zheng and herself to win Wuhan title
Aryna Sabalenka lost her focus and was her own worst enemy at times during her 6-3 5-7 6-3 win over home favourite Zheng Qinwen in the Wuhan Open final, the world number two said on Sunday. Sabalenka eased through the opener but lost some control in the second set against the Paris Olympics gold medallist […]
Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich put on a performance for the ages as she obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, taking nearly two minutes off the previous best to win in an unofficial time of two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. Chepngetich ditched the competition by the halfway mark and ran through […]
France coach Deschamps expecting fired-up Belgium in Nations League clash
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]