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Afghan women’s refugee football team to make tournament debut in UAE
The Afghan women’s refugee team will take the field for the first time in an international tournament when they compete in a four-team friendly competition in the United Arab Emirates next month, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. The team’s creation stems from the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution. The “FIFA Unites: Women’s Series” tournament will run from October 23-29 in Dubai and feature the nearly-formed Afghan refugee squad alongside the UAE, Chad and Libya’s regular teams. “Ensuring that all women have access to football is a priority for FIFA and a key element in shaping the future of our sport,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement. “We are aware of the potential the game has both on and off the pitch.
Cork legend Patrick Horgan retires from inter-county hurling
Patrick Horgan has said he's content with his decision to call time on his inter-county hurling career.
3 clubs set for Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship battle
ABU DHABI: The seventh round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, featuring no-gi competitions, will take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from Sept. 27-28.
Barca’s Gavi sidelined for up to five months after knee surgery
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be out of action for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to address a meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said. The 21-year-old Spain international, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November 2023, injured his right knee in training in August after featuring in Barca’s opening two matches of the season. “Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around four-five months,” Barca said in a statement late on Tuesday. Barca are second in LaLiga, trailing Real Madrid by five points but with a game in hand.
Gianfranco Zola at the wheel for Europe’s Ryder Cup team in New York
Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola is a surprise member of Europe’s Ryder Cup backroom team.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot fumes at Hugo Ekitike over ‘stupid’ red card
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was not happy with match-winner Hugo Ekitike’s “stupid” red card in the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton.
Alexander Isak nets first Liverpool goal and Hugo Ekitike sees red after winner
Alexander Isak started making repayments on his British transfer record fee with his first goal for Liverpool but it required a late effort from centre-forward rival Hugo Ekitike to beat Southampton 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.