Al-Ittihad honor Benzema’s 501 career goals
JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad’s management and players celebrated striker Karim Benzema’s 501 career goals with a special ceremony before their practice session on Friday at the club’s stadium.
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France’s Gasly extends Alpine contract until 2028
MONZA: Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine until the end of the 2028 Formula One season, the French team announced on Saturday. The 29-year-old joined the Renault-owned outfit for the 2023 season and has achieved two podiums for them. “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine,” said Gasly. “As a Frenchman, especially, driving for a French car company, makes me feel very proud.
Mbappe says tying Henry an honour but not dwelling on all-time record
France forward Kylian Mbappe said equalling Thierry Henry's tally of 51 international goals was an honour, but added that surpassing Olivier Giroud's all-time record was not something he dwells on, as his focus stays on winning titles with Les Bleus.
Carlos Alcaraz proves too strong for Novak Djokovic to book US Open final place
Novak Djokovic’s efforts to win a 25th grand slam title once again foundered at the hands of his young rivals as Carlos Alcaraz eased through to a second US Open final.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in 3 sets to reach the US Open final - ESPN
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24-time major champion 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the US Open on Friday for a berth in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.
Carlos Alcaraz dominates Novak Djokovic to reach U.S. Open final
Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24-time major champion 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the U.S. Open on Friday for a berth in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.
Olise, Mbappe shine as France tame Ukraine in qualifying debut
WROCLAW :France struck early through Michael Olise and sealed the points with a late Kylian Mbappe breakaway to beat Ukraine 2-0 on Friday and open their World Cup qualifying campaign in style.
Defeated Djokovic concedes Alcaraz and Sinner's level 'just too good' - ESPN
NEW YORK — Shortly after his 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semifinals, Novak Djokovic admitted to reporters it would be a challenge for him to defeat Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in majors going forward.