Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly eye unlikely FIFA Club World Cup Final showdown
It was less than three months ago when Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari scored spectacular goals to defeat Argentina and set the 2022 World Cup on fire.
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Brazil calls for crackdown on racism in football
SAO PAULO: The Brazilian Football Confederation said Friday (Feb 3) it had sent a letter to FIFA calling for a crackdown on racism in the sport, after a series of incidents targeting players including Brazil star Vinicius Junior.
Britain's Ellie Downie retires to prioritise mental health and happiness
LONDON: British gymnast Ellie Downie announced her retirement aged 23 "with a heavy heart" on Monday, saying it was time to prioritise her mental health and happiness after a tough few years.
Gymnastics-Britain's Ellie Downie retires to prioritise mental health and happiness
LONDON : British gymnast Ellie Downie announced her retirement aged 23 "with a heavy heart" on Monday, saying it was time to prioritise her mental health and happiness after a tough few years.
Football Academies: What does it take to succeed?
But what people don't see is the years of dedication and sacrifice that have led football players to their moments of glory. The vast majority of this dedication comes in the years playing at an academy, an often cutthroat environment whose mission is to find the next generation of top players and give them to the world.
Papa Massata Diack corruption appeal opens in Paris
PARIS : The appeal trial of Papa Massata Diack, son of Lamine Diack, the late former head of world athletic’s governing body, against a corruption conviction opened in Paris on Friday, one of his French lawyers said.
Pele to be buried today after lying in state in Santos
Pele is due to be buried later today after thousands of fans waited to pay their respects as his coffin lay in state at the home of his former club Santos. The three-time World Cup winner, who scored over 1,000 goals in his career, died on December 29 aged 82 after a battle with cancer. On Monday, his coffin was placed on the centre circle of the Urbano Caldeira stadium in Sao Paulo, ahead of a private burial on Tuesday. Pele has reportedly chosen a burial site on the ninth floor of a nearby cemetery which will allow him to watch over the Santos stadium. Former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto and Pele's son Edinho were among those who placed his coffin on the pitch during a ceremony before fans and well-wishers were allowed to pay their respects. Long queues had formed outside the stadium, with some fans waiting overnight for their opportunity to bid farewell to a player many consider the best to have ever lived. Brazil's government had declared three days of national mourning after Pele's death last week.
WATCH | Brazil pays final respects to football giant Pele
An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his dazzling skill.