'Coaches know what to expect': Deschamps not surprised by Flick sacking
DORTMUND: France manager Didier Deschamps said on Monday (Sep 11) he was not surprised by the sacking of his Germany counterpart Hansi Flick.
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No Lionel Messi, No Problem As Inter Miami Win Again
Despite missing Lionel Messi, Inter Miami moved within six points of the playoff positions in Major League Soccer with a 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. Messi was one of eight Inter Miami players away on international duty, but Gerardo "Tata" Martino's team showed their strength in depth as they extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 games. With Miami battling to rise from their pre-Messi position at the bottom of the Eastern Conference into the top nine, they know they have little room for error but their night began poorly.
Pure Sportsmanship! Rohan Bopanna's Viral Gesture In US Open Final Wins Hearts
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost the US Open 2023 men's doubles final against Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury but a moment of pure sportsmanship by the 43-year-old Indian tennis star have won a lot of hearts. Bopanna and Ebden won the first set 6-2 but ended up losing the second one 3-6. With the third set 4-2 in favour of his opponents, Ebden played a brilliant forehand winner. However, Bopanna approached the umpire right after the point and explained that the ball had touched his forearm on the way. It was a brilliant show of honesty by the veteran and the point was awarded to the opponent. After the match, Rajiv Ram appreciated the gesture by Bopanna during the match.
Rohan Bopanna Again Suffers Heartbreak, Loses US Open Final With Partner Matthew Ebden
Rohan Bopanna's agonising wait to win his maiden men's doubles Grand Slam title continued as he lost the hard-fought US Open final with partner Matthew Ebden to defending champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in New York on Friday. Playing only his second men's doubles final at a Major tournament, Bopanna and his Australian teammate lost the title clash 6-2 3-6 4-6 after two hours and one minute. Ram and Sailsbury became the first team to win three straight US Open titles. Bopanna was playing the US Open final for the second time in his career and this time as the oldest player at 43.
Hard to disagree with players turning down contracts to compete in T20 leagues, says Stokes
Test captain Ben Stokes said he understands the reasoning behind players turning down contracts with England in favour of playing in lucrative T20 tournaments.
"Lionel Messi And I Went Through Hell At PSG": Neymar Jr.
Two of the finest footballers in the world, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. brought an end to their journey at Paris Saint-Germain, securing moves to Inter Miami and Al-Hilal respectively. Both star forwards had joined PSG from Barcelona, hoping to help the Ligue 1 club with the Champions League. But, little went right since the time they secured a move to the France capital. Having now put the PSG ordeal to bed, Neymar opened up on how difficult things were for him and Messi at the club.
Lionel Messi Back As 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Kick Off
After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Nine months ago, Messi crowned his glittering career by leading Argentina to a World Cup crown in Qatar cementing his status as the greatest player of his generation. Since that magical night in Doha, the diminutive 36-year-old superstar's life has gone through a period of upheaval.
Owen Wilson likens Lionel Messi mania to Pelé's shocking arrival to US in 1975: 'Maybe even bigger'
Owen Wilson speaks to Fox News Digital about Lionel Messi's impact on Major League Soccer.