David Bates pitches alternative Aberdeen exit theory as Mechelen defender insists he wanted 'good' Euro league move
Mechelen defender David Bates has insisted it was his decision to leave Aberdeen for the Belgian outfit this summer.
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How Justin Ferizaj has propelled himself onto the big stage for Shamrock Rovers - Graham Gartland
Shamrock Rovers have had their fair share of big nights in Europe over the years but last Thursday's Europa Conference League group opener against Djurgardens was right up there.
Alexander Zverev out of Davis Cup with 'extreme pain', likely to miss 'months'
Davis Cup group stage in Hamburg after experiencing "extreme pain" and is unlikely to play again this year, he said Monday. Zverev has been sidelined since tearing ankle ligaments during his semi-final against Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June. He left the court at Roland Garros in a wheelchair and subsequently underwent surgery to repair three torn ligaments in his right ankle.
Williams driver Albon needed ventilator treatment after appendix surgery
Williams' Formula One driver Alex Albon suffered "respiratory failure" and was left on a ventilator following complications from surgery on his appendix.
Blazin’ Saddles: 10 talking points from La Vuelta 2022 as Remco Evenepoel comes of age
Evenepoel sets sights on Tour and Giro In red from Stage 6 onwards, Remco Evenepoel’s only real threat came from himself in the form of that freak crash on the final descent in Stage 12. When he was dropped on the climbs, the Belgian showed maturity beyond his 22 years and stuck to his own tempo – limiting his losses on La Pandera and then all but securing the overall win a day later in Sierra Nevada. Ad On top of that, he demonstrated supreme time trialling prowess to win a maiden Grand Tour stage in Alicante, and then ruthlessness to win in red by denying Robert Gesink on the Alto del Piornal.
Prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic: Bhoys can gain crucial Champions League win in Ukraine
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Ziyech back in Morocco squad for Chile, Paraguay friendlies
Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech has been recalled to the squad for friendlies against Chile and Paraguay by new coach Walid Regragui, potentially ending a 15-month absence from the team and a timely boost for the country ahead of the World Cup.
Alexander Zverev pulls out of Davis Cup after suffering injury setback as he stepped up ankle rehabilitation
Alexander Zverev has revealed he will miss the Davis Cup after another injury setback. The German suffered ligament damage requiring surgery after rolling is right ankle in his French Open semi-final match against Rafael Nadal earlier this year. Ad The 25-year-old has been out of action since.