Republic of Ireland rise to record 24th in rankings after qualifying for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
The Republic of Ireland women's team have risen two places to their highest ever mark of 24th in the latest FIFA world rankings.
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Early EWC calendar announcement builds on “positive momentum”
François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events, promoter of the FIM Endurance World Championship, said publishing the 2023 as quickly as possible following the completion of the 2022 season was “very important”. The four-event calendar for the 2023 EWC season was unveiled yesterday, less than one month after the curtain came down on a thrilling 2022 title chase, which went down to the wire in the season-deciding Bol d’Or.
Remco Evenepoel says winning Tour de France is 'ultimate dream', but may race Giro d'Italia instead in 2023
Remco Evenepoel says his «ultimate dream» is to win the Tour de France, but says he may not ride the event in 2023. Evenepoel, of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, won his first Grand Tour at the Vuelta a Espana in September and followed that up by taking the men's road race title at the World Championships just weeks later. Ad The Belgian has therefore well and truly arrived in cycling's elite, but an appearance in the sport's blue riband event may have to wait, given Evenepoel's noises towards riding in May's Giro d'Italia instead.
Club Brugge reach knockouts after 0-0 draw with misfiring Atletico
MADRID: Belgian side Club Brugge reached the Champions League knockouts after a 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (Oct 12) guaranteed them a top-two spot in Group B.
Bradley hoping home form can play Hoops into contention
Stephen Bradley still harbours hopes of Shamrock Rovers qualifying for the knock-out phase of the Europa Conference League.
Club Brugge through to Champions League knockout rounds after goalless draw at Atletico Madrid
Club Brugge have made the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time after securing a 0-0 draw away to Atletico Madrid. In a first period that saw lots of half chances the big moment came when Tajon Buchanan collided with Nahuel Molina and a penalty was given to the visitors before VAR overturned the decision. Ad The closest Atleti came was disallowed goals in either half, both times Angel Correa was caught comfortably offside and Antoine Griezmann was also denied by Simon Mignolet on a few occasions.
Brugge draws with Atlético, advances in Champions League
MADRID (AP) — Club Brugge held Atlético Madrid to a 0-0 draw on the road Wednesday to become only the second Belgian club to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League.
Club Brugge earn Atletico draw to reach Champions League knock-outs
MADRID: Surprise package Club Brugge booked their place in the Champions League last 16 with a 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The Belgian side are guaranteed to progress from Group B after keeping Diego Simeone’s side at bay in Madrid, and finished the game with 10 men after Kamal Sowah was sent off in the final stages. Brugge stunned Atletico last week at home with a 2-0 win and although they dropped their first points of the competition at the Metropolitano, still secured qualification for the knock-out rounds.