Spain return to top of FIFA rankings, Germany drop outside top 10
Euro 2024 champions Spain have climbed to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in 11 years while Germany dropped out of the top 10, world soccer's governing body said.
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Brilliant Club Brugge thump Monaco 4-1 in Champions League
BRUGES, Belgium :Captain Hans Vanaken led from the front as Club Brugge recorded a 4-1 thumping of Monaco at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Thursday to underline their potential for a good run in the competition this season.
Canadian men jump to record No. 26 in FIFA rankings
The Canadian men's soccer team continues its record climb, jumping two places to No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Hamilton says a win looks 'far-fetched', still hopes for a podium
BAKU :Lewis Hamilton said his hopes of a first win for Ferrari this season looked "far-fetched" but he still hoped to stand on the podium at some point in the final eight races.
De Bruyne returns to Etihad as City face Napoli in Champions League
MANCHESTER: Manchester City welcome a familiar face back to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as they kick off their Champions League campaign against Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne. But while City boss Pep Guardiola shed tears when the Belgium midfielder made his final appearance for his team last season, the Spaniard said he will enjoy De Bruyne’s return on Thursday “after the game.” De Bruyne, who won 19 trophies during his glittering 10-year spell at City and captained the side through some of its most dominant seasons, makes a swift return to Manchester following his summer move to Naples. Though he now wears Napoli blue, “King Kev” remains a beloved figure at the Etihad. Guardiola is not surprised how seamlessly De Bruyne has slotted into Antonio Conte’s Italian team, scoring two goals in three matches.
Pogacar eyes gold in Rwanda hills in first African world championships
LONDON :Rwanda is known as the 'land of a thousand hills', so from a sporting perspective it is fitting that its capital Kigali will stage the first UCI World Road Championships in Africa.
De Bruyne returns to Etihad as City face Napoli in Champions League
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester City welcome a familiar face back to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as they kick off their Champions League campaign against Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne.
Italy and Spain on collision course in Davis Cup Final 8
Reigning champions Italy will face Austria in the Davis Cup quarter-finals while seconds seeds Germany take on Argentina after the Final 8 draw was held in Bologna on Wednesday.