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Billion-dollar attack: France boasts a rich scoring depth other World Cup teams only dream of

PARIS: France will have rich depth in attack at the World Cup. About a billion dollars’ worth. That’s the estimated total value of the attacking players France is expected to bring to the tournament, from two-time World Cup final scoring sensation Kylian Mbappe to rising star Desire Doue. For coach Didier Deschamps the headache is not about who to choose, but who to leave out of his starting lineup for France’s World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16. He has a huge amount of talent to complement the prolific scoring of Mbappe, who is enjoying another prolific season with Real Madrid and needs one more goal to tie Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer with 57 goals. There’s the speed and finishing of Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele; the clinical scoring and exquisite passing of Michael Olize; the maverick skill of the technically gifted Rayan Cherki; or the fleet-footed runs of fellow newcomer Maghnes Akliouche. According to estimates from football website transfermarkt and the CIES Football Observatory, which take into account the remaining time on a players’ contract, France’s 10 attacking players are worth €855 million, which is a fraction over $1 billion. Here’s a look at the top players. Mbappe tops the list Unsurprisingly, the 27-year-old Real Madrid superstar leads the way at €200 million ($236 million). Mbappe is followed by the Bayern Munich star Olize at €140 million.

Shabab Al-Ahli reach ACL Elite semifinals after win over Buriram United

RIYADH: Shabab Al-Ahli are back in the AFC Champions League Elite semifinals for the first time in 11 years after edging out Thailand’s Buriram United 3-2 in a dramatic quarter-final.

Dominant Rahm wins by 6 shots while his Legion XIII take the team title

MEXICO CITY: In case any of his pursuers had set their sights on the LIV Golf Mexico City 2026 individual title, Jon Rahm delivered a quick and decisive message on Sunday with a four-hole stretch that included three birdies and a tap-in eagle.

Driver killed in seven-car accident during Verstappen race at Nuerburgring

NUREMBERG: Veteran endurance driver Juha Miettinen was killed in a seven-car pile-up during a race at Germany’s Nuerburgring on Saturday. The race, which also featured four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, was halted after the accident with organizers suspending the event. It was part of the Nuerburgring Langstrecken Series (NLS) qualifiers for a 24-hour race to be held in May, in which Verstappen is set to take part. AFP subsidiary SID reported that the Dutchman was not on the course at the time of the accident but is due to drive on Sunday. The accident took place just 25 minutes into the four-hour event before an incline at the Klostertal stage of the track. Miettinen, 66, died in the course medical center, while six other drivers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. “Despite the immediate arrival of emergency medical personnel, paramedics were unable to save Juha Miettinen after he was removed from the vehicle,” the organizers announced later in the evening. “The thoughts of everyone involved in the Nuerburgring 24 Hours are with Juha Miettinen’s family.” Writing on social media, Verstappen said he was “shocked” by the accident and the death of Miettinen. “Motorsport is something we all love, but in times like this it is a reminder of how dangerous it can be. “Sending my heartfelt condolences to Juha’s family and loved ones.” Motorsport governing body FIA also expressed condolences on social media on Saturday night. “The FIA is sad to learn of the passing of Juha Miettinen following an incident in today’s first race of the ADAC 24h Nuerburgring Qualifiers. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends and everyone involved in the event.” The race is scheduled to continue on Sunday,

Premier League title race ready for defining match as Man City hosts Arsenal

MANCHESTER: It’s a huge day in the Premier League title race, with Arsenal traveling to Manchester City in a meeting between the top two. A win for Arsenal and the long-time league leaders will regain a nine-point advantage, leaving them in a strong position to become English champions for the first time since 2004. A win for City and the gap would be reduced to three points. City would also have a game in hand, at next-to-last Burnley on Wednesday.

Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut

LOS ANGELES, United States: Lionel Messi gifted Inter Miami’s new coach a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids with a brace including a spectacular late winner in front of 75,000 Major League Soccer fans on Saturday. Shifted to Denver’s giant NFL stadium to accommodate the huge demand to see Argentina’s World Cup-winning icon, the game appeared to be drifting Colorado’s way after a spirited home team fightback from 2-0 down. But Messi, having already converted a penalty, had other ideas. With just over 10 minutes remaining, the Argentine sprinted onto a through ball sent down the right by Rodrigo De Paul. He dribbled into the box and somehow threaded a shot with his favorite left foot through three defenders and past the keeper into the corner. It handed Messi’s longtime friend Guillermo Hoyos a win on his debut as Miami coach, after Javier Mascherano departed the club for “personal reasons” Tuesday, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title. “We have the greatest player in history, someone who completely shifts the momentum of matches,” said a delighted Hoyos. Hoyos, 62, made few changes to the lineup, notably bringing in German Berterame to replace Tadeo Allende, who continues to recover from a muscle injury. The win sends Inter Miami up to second place in the Eastern Conference. “This continues the work we’ve been doing and the progress the team has been making — the team is the reigning MLS champion. We are a solid unit,” said Hoyos. “Just look at the energy Inter Miami generates — how they’ve had to move to a larger stadium to accommodate it all — and contrast that with the quiet humility with which we have always tried to go about our business,” he added, in Spanish.

Rahm leads by 2; Legion XIII teammates set for final-group showdown at LIV Golf Mexico City

MEXICO CITY: Jon Rahm will have a familiar face alongside him in Sunday’s final group at LIV Golf Mexico City — and a familiar position atop the leaderboard.

Germany’s Gnabry a World Cup doubt after thigh injury

MUNICH: Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry could miss this summer’s World Cup after tearing a muscle in his thigh, the Bundesliga club announced on Saturday. Bayern published a statement saying Gnabry would be out for “an extended period” due to a “torn adductor muscle in his right thigh.” The defending champions did not provide a time period but German media reported Gnabry had played his last match of the club season and could miss this summer’s World Cup. The 30-year-old started both legs as Bayern beat Real Madrid to reach the semifinals, where they will face PSG and the club did not reveal when or how the injury occurred. In 21 league games this season, the former Arsenal player has eight goals and seven assists. Gnabry is a regular member of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad and has played 59 times for his country, scoring 26 goals. Also through to the semifinals of the German Cup, Bayern can win the Bundesliga as early as Sunday by avoiding defeat at home against Stuttgart.

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Billion-dollar attack: France boasts a rich scoring depth other World Cup teams only dream of

Shabab Al-Ahli reach ACL Elite semifinals after win over Buriram United

Dominant Rahm wins by 6 shots while his Legion XIII take the team title

Driver killed in seven-car accident during Verstappen race at Nuerburgring

Premier League title race ready for defining match as Man City hosts Arsenal

Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut

Rahm leads by 2; Legion XIII teammates set for final-group showdown at LIV Golf Mexico City

Germany’s Gnabry a World Cup doubt after thigh injury