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Iran forward Azmoun doubtful for World Cup with calf injury

LEVERKUSEN: Iran forward Sardar Azmoun is a doubt for the World Cup after picking up an injury while warming up for Bayer Leverkusen.The Bundesliga club said late Thursday that the 27-year-old Azmoun is expected to miss six to eight weeks after tearing a muscle in his right calf in the warm-up before Tuesday’s 2-0 loss at Porto in the Champions League.Iran’s World Cup campaign begins against England on Nov. 21 in Doha, four days before playing Wales in Ar-Rayyan.

View from Newcastle: On-field success and promise of successful future a year on from era-defining takeover

NEWCASTLE: It was said to be the takeover to end all takeovers. No deal had even come close, not even the mega-rich buyouts of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain by Dubai and Qatar-based investors.

The view from Saudi: a year of momentous change at Newcastle United

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Newcastle United takeover, club Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan delivered a special open letter to the club’s fans.

Chicherit takes victory in Morocco, Loeb responds with stage win for Bahrain Raid Xtreme

AGADIR: Guerlain Chicherit took his Prodriver Hunter to a milestone victory in the Rallye Du Maroc today as Sebastien Loeb produced a brilliant last-stage win for Bahrain Raid Xtreme.

AFC and beIN MEDIA GROUP Agree Landmark Long-Term Deal in MENA extending relationship over two decades to 2032

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”) have agreed on a landmark new long-term deal in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region covering the AFC’s competitions over three cycles up to 2032.

Liverpool edge Rangers, Napoli underline Champions League credentials

PARIS: Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the ‘Battle of Britain’ against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam.

Marseille beats 10-man Sporting after goalkeeper errors

MARSEILLE, France: Marseille recovered from going behind in the first minute to rout Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Tuesday in the Champions League, thanks in part to visiting goalkeeper Antonio Adan making two costly errors before getting sent off. After not scoring a goal in two opening losses in Group D, Marseille ended Sporting’s perfect record with goals from Alexis Sanchez, Amine Harit, Leonardo Balerdi and Chancel Mbemba. Adan had a night to forget, as he gifted Sanchez the equalizing goal after dawdling on the ball, made another mistake for the second and then was handed a red card in the 23rd minute after handling the ball outside his area.

Bayern routs Plzeň 5-0 to set CL group-stage unbeaten record

MUNICH, Germany: Leroy Sané scored twice as Bayern Munich set a Champions League record by extending their unbeaten run in group play to 31 matches with a 5-0 win over Czech champion Viktoria Plzeň on Tuesday. Bayern maintained their perfect start to this season’s campaign to break Real Madrid’s mark of 30 straight group-stage matches without a loss, a streak stretching back to September 2017. Bayern also haven’t lost at home in Europe’s premier competition since a 3-2 defeat to Manchester City in December 2013.

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Iran forward Azmoun doubtful for World Cup with calf injury

View from Newcastle: On-field success and promise of successful future a year on from era-defining takeover

The view from Saudi: a year of momentous change at Newcastle United

Chicherit takes victory in Morocco, Loeb responds with stage win for Bahrain Raid Xtreme

AFC and beIN MEDIA GROUP Agree Landmark Long-Term Deal in MENA extending relationship over two decades to 2032

Liverpool edge Rangers, Napoli underline Champions League credentials

Marseille beats 10-man Sporting after goalkeeper errors

Bayern routs Plzeň 5-0 to set CL group-stage unbeaten record