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Iran World Cup loss sparks despair — and joy from regime critics

NICOSIA: For Iranians, their football team’s World Cup loss against the United States was cause for either sadness or exuberant joy, depending on where they stand on a two-month-old protest movement. Caught between the clerical regime and calls to show solidarity with protesters, the national team pressed near-relentlessly in the second half on Tuesday night but were unable to cancel out a 38th minute opener by the US, resulting in an early exit.

Djokovic beats Fritz to reach final of ATP Finals

TURIN, Italy: Novak Djokovic kept his bid for a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title alive by beating Taylor Fritz of the United States on Saturday to reach the final of the prestigious season-ending tournament.Djokovic, who went unbeaten through the group stage, won 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) in just under two hours in Turin, securing the win on his second match point.He has now won all six of his encounters against the 25-year-old Fritz.The Serb will face either third-seeded Casper Ruud or Andrey Rublev in Sunday’s final as he attempts to win his first title at the event since 2015 and match Roger Federer’s record.Djokovic had to recover quickly from a grueling three-hour win over Daniil Medvedev in his final group match, which had ended less than 24 hours previously.“I had to fight to survive,” Djokovic said. “I didn’t feel very reactive today or very comfortable.

Verstappen on pole as Red Bull lock-out Abu Dhabi front row

ABU DHABI: Max Verstappen outpaced team-mate Sergio Perez to grab pole position for Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Red Bull locked out the front row in a closely-fought qualifying session. The two-time world champion clocked a best lap in one minute and 23.824 seconds to finish two-tenths clear of the Mexican, delighting Red Bull after a week of reported rifts between the two drivers. Charles Leclerc was third ahead of Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz and the two Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who claimed his maiden victory last weekend in Brazil.

A World Cup 12 years in the making

DUBAI: The first FIFA World Cup to take place in the Arab world will kick off Sunday in Doha when the host nation take on Ecuador in the tournament’s opening match at Al-Bayt Stadium.

‘Down-to-earth’ Bale sets the tone for tight-knit Wales — Williams

DOHA: Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says captain Gareth Bale’s “down-to-earth” personality is a unifying force within the squad as the country prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 1958. Williams, who now plays for Swindon in England’s fourth tier, was part of the Wales squad that reached the semifinals at Euro 2016 after ending a 58-year absence from major tournaments. The Welsh also made the last 16 at Euro 2020 and will again look to the likes of Bale and Aaron Ramsey to lead from the front as they take on the USA, Iran and rivals England in Group B.

Rams stave off late Falcons comeback for first win of season

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'I'm not going to stop' - Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior hits back at racist abuse and vows to keep dancing

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior says he will continue celebrating his goals by dancing and accused his critics of being upset by ‘the happiness of a victorious black Brazilian in Europe’ in response to racist comments made by a Spanish football agent. Pedro Bravo, the president of the Spanish agents’ association, was asked about Vinicius’ celebrations on Spanish television on Thursday, and said Vinicius ‘has to respect (his) mates and stop playing the monkey’. Ad The comments sparked a backlash against Bravo and a flood of support for Vinicius from Brazilian football greats like Pele and Neymar.

Ross Barkley 'attendance record' sparks Rangers transfer fear as race for Chelsea free agent escalates

Craig Moore reckons Rangers could land a special signing if they move for free agent Ross Barkley.

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Iran World Cup loss sparks despair — and joy from regime critics

Djokovic beats Fritz to reach final of ATP Finals

Verstappen on pole as Red Bull lock-out Abu Dhabi front row

A World Cup 12 years in the making

‘Down-to-earth’ Bale sets the tone for tight-knit Wales — Williams

Rams stave off late Falcons comeback for first win of season

'I'm not going to stop' - Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior hits back at racist abuse and vows to keep dancing

Ross Barkley 'attendance record' sparks Rangers transfer fear as race for Chelsea free agent escalates