France players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat football rival Argentina at the Paris Olympics. Players from both sides clashed on the field immediately after France’s 1-0 quarterfinal victory. To many observers, the fracas seemed inevitable. Friday night’s game was played amid high tensions in the wake of…
Marta Maggetti came from behind to win gold Saturday in the new windsurfing class called iQFOiL, topping Sharon Kantor and Emma Wilson at the Paris Olympics. Israel’s Tom Reuveny won the men’s race, followed by Australia’s Grae Morris. Luuc van Opzeeland won bronze for the Netherlands’ second sailing medal in as many days. Maggetti, 28,…
France coach Thierry Henry called the behaviour of some of his players unacceptable after their 1-0 Olympic quarterfinal victory over Argentina in Bordeaux ended in a brawl and a red card for midfielder Enzo Millot. Host France knocked out Argentina on Friday to avenge the country’s defeat in the last World Cup final in a…
India’s Deepika Kumari lost to Nam Suhyeon of South Korea 4-6 in the quarterfinals of the women’s individual event of the Olympics at the Invalides arena on Saturday.
NEW DELHI: While Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of India, did not go so far as to label pacer Jasprit Bumrah a magician with the ball, he did mention that his two favorite moments from the T20 World Cup in the Americas were India’s ability to fend off Pakistan’s attack in the group stage…
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s double world champion Lin Yu-ting are women who have every right to compete at the Paris Olympics despite a gender dispute that has overshadowed their competitions, the International Olympic Committee president said on Saturday. The pair were cleared to compete in Paris despite being disqualified at the 2023 World…
Borussia Dortmund on Saturday announced the arrival on loan of Brazil defender Yan Couto from Manchester City until June 30, 2025, with the potential for the deal to become permanent after that. The 22-year-old right-back arrives after two seasons on loan at La Liga side Girona, helping it to a surprise third place finish last…
The buildup, the spending, the promise of gaiety and moral purpose, the scandals and finally, the confirmation that the latest is the greatest — it’s Olympics time.
Spaniard Domingo Oramas will be the new head coach of Sreenidi Deccan FC for the up-and-coming season, according to an official of the team management. “The 50-year-old The 50-year-old UEFA Pro Licence holder brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the club,” Fabio Ferreira, Chief Football Officer of Sreenidi…
Chelsea has offered midfielder Conor Gallagher a new contract as his current deal expires next year, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of their pre-season friendly against Manchester City in Ohio. The 24-year-old has yet to agree terms and Maresca did not specify the details of the offer, with British media reporting that several top European…
