Ireland squad named for men's Olympic qualifiers
Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty has named his squad for next month's Olympic hockey qualifiers.
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Indian Men's Hockey Team Goes Down Against Belgium In 5 Nations Tournament
The Indian men's hockey team produced a listless show to go down 2-7 against Olympic champions Belgium in their second match of the 5 Nations Tournament in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. Abhishek and Jugraj Singh were the two goal scorers for India. The first quarter saw Belgium off the blocks and running in no time scoring three quick goals, courtesy Cedric Charlier (1'), Alexander Hendrickx (10') and Thibeau Stockbroekx (13') to put India on the backfoot. Belgium further extended the lead after another goal from Thibeau Stockbroekx (16') early in the second quarter. Abhishek (18') scored a field goal for India but it was followed by another goal from Tom Boon (26') as India were left trailing 1-5.
Barcelona 'Give Away' Points At Valencia, Atletico Stumble In Bilbao
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said his team "gave away two points" to Valencia in a tense 1-1 draw on Sunday in La Liga. The champions moved third, a point clear of Atletico Madrid, but trail Real Madrid by four and surprise leaders Girona by six, having played one game more than all three sides. Atletico fell 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao earlier Saturday but the Catalans could not take full advantage in an entertaining clash on the east coast. Joao Felix sent Barcelona ahead in the second half after a slick team move, but Hugo Guillamon's fine strike pegged them back.
Valencia fight back to hold Barcelona to a 1-1 draw
:Valencia fought back to snatch a 1-1 draw at home against Barcelona in their LaLiga clash on Saturday - a result that will do nothing to ease the pressure on Xavi Hernandez's side, winless in their last three games in all competitions.
Indian Men's Hockey Team Goes Down Against Belgium In 5 Nations Tournament
The Indian men's hockey team produced a listless show to go down 2-7 against Olympic champions Belgium in their second match of the 5 Nations Tournament in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. Abhishek and Jugraj Singh were the two goal scorers for India. The first quarter saw Belgium off the blocks and running in no time scoring three quick goals, courtesy Cedric Charlier (1'), Alexander Hendrickx (10') and Thibeau Stockbroekx (13') to put India on the backfoot. Belgium further extended the lead after another goal from Thibeau Stockbroekx (16') early in the second quarter. Abhishek (18') scored a field goal for India but it was followed by another goal from Tom Boon (26') as India were left trailing 1-5.
Barcelona face Valencia under fire after shock defeat at Antwerp
MADRID: Barcelona visit mid-table Valencia in La Liga on Saturday (Dec 16) under pressure after two defeats in four days sparked criticism from fans and media unhappy with the form of Xavi Hernandez's team.
Davis Cup returns to Montreal as Canada hosts South Korea in February qualifier
Montreal will host a Davis Cup qualification tie between Canada and South Korea in February, Tennis Canada announced Thursday.
11 tonnes of Albanian mafia cocaine seized on Spanish coast
Eleven tonnes of cocaine imported by Albanian criminal organisations have been seized in Spain in two operations, the Spanish police announced on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of Balkan mafias in drug trafficking.