Mohammed Al-Owais the hero as Saudi Arabia claim a draw with Ecuador
Saudi Arabia had Mohammed Al-Owais to thank for avoiding defeat in their World Cup warm-up match against Ecuador in Spain on Friday, which ended in a goalless draw.
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Richarlison scores twice as Brazil ease past Ghana
LE HAVRE, France: Richarlison struck twice as Brazil showcased their World Cup credentials by putting on an attacking masterclass in a 3-0 victory over Ghana in Friday’s friendly in Le Havre. Marquinhos headed Brazil in front from a corner and Richarlison doubled the lead before the half-hour. The Tottenham Hotspur striker nodded in a third on 40 minutes.
Struggling Juventus reports record financial loss
TURIN, Italy: Juventus reported a record loss of 254.3 million euros ($246 million) for the 2021-22 financial year at a board of directors meeting on Friday — adding to its recent struggles on the field. Their the fifth consecutive year Juventus have reported a loss, and their 44.4 million euros ($43 million) more than in 2020-21.
Moa Folke puts on a show while there's heartbreak for Aideen Walsh
Just as the light began to fade late on the second day's play at the KPMG Irish Women’s Open at Dromoland Castle, 27-year-old Swede Moa Folke struck a seven iron to 25 feet on the closing hole and rolled in the putt for an eagle three to take a two-shot lead at the halfway point.
Spanish women’s players hit back at RFEF after resignation claim
BARCELONA: Several members of Spain’s women’s team published a statement on Friday criticizing the Spanish football federation (RFEF) for claiming they had decided to retire from international duty and for making details public from an email they had sent. Late on Thursday the RFEF published a statement implying 15 players were threatening not to play unless coach Jorge Vilda was sacked, criticizing them and saying they would not be considered for selection again unless they apologized and admitted their mistake.
Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA over phone incident with fan following Man Utd defeat to Everton in April
Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by the Football Association after appearing to knock a phone out of a fan’s hand in April. The incident took place as Ronaldo was walking off the pitch at the end of Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park.
Spain opens probe into racist chants about Vinicius Junior
MADRID: Spanish prosecutors said on Friday they had opened an inquiry into Atletico Madrid’s supporters over racist chants aimed at Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior ahead of the clubs’ La Liga derby clash. The investigation was opened following a complaint by an anti-racism organization over the chanting which erupted from a group of Atletico fans at their Wanda Metropolitano stadium before and during Sunday’s match. “You are a monkey, Vinicius, you are a monkey,” they could be heard chanting in footage recorded by Cope radio as the Real Madrid coach arrived at the stadium.
Portugal visits Czechs needing win in Nations League
PRAGUE: Portugal play the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Saturday with Cristiano Ronaldo’s team hoping to set up a showdown with Spain to decide who advance to the Final Four tournament. Ronaldo, who will be looking to add to his international record of 117 goals, is one of seven Portugal players who are only one yellow card from a suspension that would rule them out of their final group game against Spain. Spain lead Group A2 with eight points, one more than Portugal, with two games remaining.