Over 20 million ticket applications for Euro 2024, UEFA says
Over 20 million tickets have been requested from 206 countries for Euro 2024 matches in Germany, UEFA said on Friday, with close to 2.3 million applications for the July 14 final alone.
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Alpine skiing-Slalom World Cup champion Braathen retires at 23
Norway's reigning World Cup slalom champion Lucas Braathen announced his surprise retirement at the age of 23 on Friday, the eve of the new Alpine ski season, and said he felt free for the first time in years.
Shiffrin turns page on busy off-season, begins pursuit of record-tying 6th overall World Cup title
Keeping up with Mikaela Shiffrin's off-season endeavours may be just as challenging as catching up to her in a ski race.
Liverpool Thump Toulouse As Brighton Get First Win In Europa League
Liverpool eased Toulouse aside 5-1 to register a third straight Europa League win Thursday, while Brighton beat ailing Dutch giants Ajax for the club's first ever victory in continental competition. Diogo Jota fired Liverpool in front at Anfield but Thijs Dallinga hauled the French Cup holders level. Wataru Endo headed in his first goal for the Reds to restore their lead on the half-hour and Darwin Nunez slammed in a third minutes later.
West Ham United's Unbeaten Run Snapped By Olympiakos As Rangers Held
West Ham's 17-match unbeaten European run came to an end on Thursday with a 2-1 loss away to Olympiakos, while Rangers battled for a point in a goalless Europa League draw at Sparta Prague. Kostas Fortounis struck from distance to give the Greek side the lead and Rodinei added a second before half-time with a deflected effort. Lucas Paqueta volleyed in late consolation for the Hammers, who remain top of Group A on six points from three matches. Freiburg are level after a 3-1 victory over Serbia's Backa Topola.
What happens on track should stay on track, Perez tells home fans
MEXICO CITY : Sergio Perez called on his Mexican fans to send a positive message to the world at his home grand prix by showing respect for his Formula One rivals and Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen.
Neuville takes early lead in Central Europe
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville took the early lead in the inaugural Central European Rally after a formal start in Prague on Thursday and the first two stages in the Czech Republic.
Second half show earns Shandong win in Asian Champions League
HONG KONG : Shandong Taishan moved to the top of Group G of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as Brazilian striker Cryzan and former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini scored in the second half to secure a 2-0 win over hosts Incheon United.