Los Angeles FC claim 1st MLS Cup title with shootout win over Union
LOS ANGELES: A weary Carlos Vela reluctantly checked out of the MLS Cup final in the 97th minute, giving way to Gareth Bale in a tense 2-2 game.
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Choupo-Moting double sends Bayern top of Bundesliga
BERLIN: Two goals in one first-half minute from striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting carried Bayern Munich to a narrow 3-2 victory away at Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Bayern, who led 3-0 at one point in the first half, endured a nervy final few minutes in the German capital, with French defender Dayot Upamecano appearing to have handballed in injury time as Hertha pushed for a late equalizer.
Choupo-Moting double leads Bayern past Hertha and into top spot
BERLIN : Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored twice in two minutes to lead the champions to a nervy 3-2 victory at Hertha Berlin on Saturday as they went top in the Bundesliga.
Star-studded LAFC face battle with Philadelphia to lift MLS Cup
LOS ANGELES : Star-studded LAFC welcome the rugged Philadelphia Union in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday with both teams gunning for their first championship in what could be one of the most competitive finals in league history.
Bayern goalkeeper Neuer back fit and could play against Hertha-coach
BERLIN : Bayern Munich and Germany keeper Manuel Neuer could return to action on Saturday against Hertha Berlin following a shoulder injury that had sidelined him for a month, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday.
Hong Kong Sevens makes comeback after three-year COVID absence
HONG KONG : Rugby fans and revellers readied for the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday as the city's highest-profile sporting event returns from a three-year COVID-19 hiatus, though safety protocols are set to make for a more subdued affair than previous editions.
Japan coach Moriyasu targets World Cup quarters as Furuhashi, Osako miss out
TOKYO: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu left Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi and Vissel Kobe forward Yuya Osako out of his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday (Nov 1), saying he had opted for players with "burning ambition" over experience at the finals this month.
New Zealand will expand tackle height trial in bid to combat concussions
New Zealand Rugby will expand a trial for tackling below the chest to all community competitions next year as part of efforts to minimise the risk of concussion in the sport.