Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo record after latest Argentina triumph
Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's tally of major international honours on Wednesday night after guiding Argentina to victory in the Finalissima.
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French Open: Marin Cilic hails 'fantastic achievement' as he joins 'Big Four' with Slam mark
Marin Cilic said it was a "great achievement" as he joined Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in becoming only the fifth active player to make the semi-finals at all four Slams. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win. He also crashed 88 winners in the four-hour 10-minute tie and will play either eighth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway or Danish teenager Holger Rune for a place in Sunday's final. "Absolutely fantastic achievement for me. To be mentioned among them," said 33-year-old Cilic. "I'm feeling great on the court, enjoying myself, being me, playing my own game. It's paying off, and I am enjoying the run." Rublev, playing in his fifth quarter-final at the majors, grabbed the first set but wilted under a Cilic barrage over the next two.
Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud reach French Open semi-finals for the first time
Casper Ruud moved into the French Open semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday courtesy of two big-hitting displays which overwhelmed their opponents. Cilic fired 33 aces and 88 winners past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev in a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win. Eighth seed Ruud booked a clash against the 33-year-old Croat when he became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final with a 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 victory over Danish teenager Holger Rune. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, needed four hours and 10 minutes to defeat Rublev who has now lost all of his five quarter-final appearances at the Slams. The 20th seeded Cilic becomes only the fifth active men's player after Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to make the semi-finals at all four majors.
Marin Cilic fights through as Iga Swiatek marches on – day 11 at the French Open
Marin Cilic reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros for the first time at the age of 33 after the Croatian beat seventh seed Andrey Rublev.
Soccer-Australia edge Jordan in warmup before World Cup playoff
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia overhauled Jordan 2-1 in a friendly in Doha on Wednesday to bring winning form into their World Cup playoff against the United Arab Emirates next week.
Australia edge Jordan in warmup before World Cup playoff
MELBOURNE : Australia overhauled Jordan 2-1 in a friendly in Doha on Wednesday to bring winning form into their World Cup playoff against the United Arab Emirates next week.
Qatar 2022: Tata Martino's condition to his players to include them in Mexico's FIFA World Cup roster
Gerardo Tata Martino's main focus is not on making the Mexico National Team play well. The fact is that the way to get the result can be indistinct as long as the big goal is achieved: that El Tri can get out of the Round of 16 in Qatar 2022. To achieve this, the Argentinean coach is clear about what he needs and has already asked his players to do so.
Cilic's French Open renaissance continues with Ruud to come in semis
Marin Cilic's French Open renaissance continued as the Croatian reached his first Grand Slam semi-final in four years with a clash against Norwegian Casper Ruud to come.