France World Cup winner Umtiti retires at 31
Former Barcelona centre back Samuel Umtiti, a key figure in France's triumphant 2018 World Cup campaign, has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 31.
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France break Ireland hearts with comeback to reach World Cup semi-finals
Ireland feel agonisingly short of a place in the last four of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, throwing away a 13-0 half-time lead to crash out 18-13 to France in their quarter-final at Sandy Park.
French pair handed Women's World Cup bans but will appeal
LONDON :France loose forward Axelle Berthoumieu was handed an effective six-month ban for biting at the Women’s Rugby World Cup while captain Manae Feleu was ruled out of the rest of the tournament for a dangerous tackle, World Rugby said on Monday.
Mahrez wins it for Al-Ahli after Al-Ittihad stumble in Asia
JEDDAH: Al-Ahli started their defense of the AFC Champions League Elite Monday with a dramatic 4-2 win over Nasaf Qarshi while Jeddah rivals Al-Ittihad slumped to a 2-1 loss at Al-Wahda of the United Arab Emirates.
UEFA, FIFPRO urge action on player welfare after Yamal, Dembele injuries
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and player union FIFPRO President David Terrier called on Monday for action to safeguard player health, warning that the congested fixture calendar has reached a tipping point.
Real Madrid begin Champions League bid with Mbappe under the spotlight
MADRID :Real Madrid begin their bid for a record-extending 16th European Cup on Tuesday at home to Olympique de Marseille with coach Xabi Alonso insisting Kylian Mbappe is not impatient to win the trophy and is valued as one of the leaders in the team.
Sunday sport: All the latest Team Ireland action at the World Athletics Championships
It's already been a busy day for Team Ireland at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo.
Rallying-Ogier wins Rally Chile to seize world championship lead
Sebastien Ogier clinched his fifth win of the season at Rally Chile on Sunday to move to the top of the World Rally Championship standings, beating Toyota teammate and title rival Elfyn Evans to take a two-point lead with three rallies left.