Frenchman Beaumelle takes over as Angola coach
Angola have named Patrice Beaumelle as their coach, with the Frenchman taking over a week before their final set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Kenya's Wanyonyi adds world 800m title to Olympic gold
TOKYO :Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a superb, high-speed, gun-to-tape victory - just - to win the world 800 metres gold in a championship record on Saturday in a glorious follow-up to his Olympic title last year.
Cian McPhillips breaks Irish record and comes fourth in 800m final
Cian McPhillips came home fourth after a fast finish in the 800m final at the World Athletics Championships, setting a new Irish record of 1:42.15.
Germany’s World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement
REUTERS: Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, announced his retirement from professional football late on Friday. The 37-year-old, who made 76 appearances for Germany between 2009-18, spent 10 years at Bayern after joining from Manchester City in 2011, winning nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions League trophies. “I played for a long time, for big clubs, for my country. I learned, won, lost, and grown through it all,” Boateng said in a video uploaded to Instagram. “Football has given me a lot, but now it’s time to move on.
Tilal AI-Khalediah steals show in Taif with victory in Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Cup
TAIF: It was business as usual on the biggest day of the season at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif, as Tilal AI-Khalediah (KSA) made his return to action with back-to-back wins in the $270,000 Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Cup.
Al-Ahli pull off comeback for the ages in stunning 3-3 draw with Al-Hilal
DUBAI: Al-Ahli came from three goals down on Friday night to pull off a scarcely believable 3-3 draw with visiting Al-Hilal at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, in what was surely one of the most remarkable matches in the history of the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Wahda on top after second round of UAE President’s Cup for Jiu-Jitsu
ABU DHABI: The second round of the UAE President’s Cup for Jiu-Jitsu concluded on Friday evening at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City with Al-Wahda leading the overall standings.
Luca Zidane switches from France to Algeria
ALGIERS: Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has switched his sporting nationality from France to Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation said on Friday. “FIFA officially granted... goalkeeper Luca Zinedine Zidane authorization to represent the Algerian national team,” FAF said in a statement. FIFA’s “change of association platform” showed the decision was dated on Friday.