Morocco performance in Scotland win better than versus Brazil, says coach
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Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges in France
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi lost an appeal and will stand trial on rape charges in France. An appeals court in Versailles concluded that there was sufficient evidence for Hakimi, 27, to stand trial, according to a statement provided to The Athletic on Friday. Hakimi has denied any wrongdoing since being charged in March 2023. A 24-year- old woman alleged he assaulted her in February 2023, according to previous reports. The Paris Saint-Germain fullback, who is part of Morocco’s squad at the World Cup, said he is looking forward to the opportunity to clear his name. “Justice looked me in the eyes and said to me: ‘If you weren’t famous, there never would have been a case,’” Hakimi posted Friday on X, translated from French. “I chose to remain silent for years.
Titans, DT Simmons agree to 3-year extension with $100M guaranteed - ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Auger-Aliassime falls to American Frances Tiafoe in Halle Open quarters after dropping tiebreaker
Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Halle Open after falling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12) to Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the quarterfinals on Friday in Germany.
Ivory Coast’s Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
LEIPZIG, Germany: Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the World Cup for Ivory Coast — and still grieving a family tragedy. Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. On Saturday, the RB Leipzig winger faces his adopted home of Germany in Toronto having grown into one of the Elephants’ most dangerous attacking threats. Diomande’s development has come despite having to live with the death last year of his 15-year-old sister, who died after a stranger spiked her drink at a party. In an emotional post on the Players’ Tribune website on Thursday entitled “Dear Roxane,” Diomande wrote to her: “The pitch is the only place that I feel at home anymore. It’s the place where I feel calm, and I can speak to you. I just wish you were still here so I could tell you....
Simone Biles fires back at Instagram users who mocked her near-death experience, reveals medical emergency
US Olympian Medalist McKayla Skinner opened up on the war of words with Simone Biles her former teammates ahead of the 2024 Olympics, and why she joined the "Save Women's Sports" movement
USMNT takes early lead over Australia after second straight match featuring an own goal
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade sets the stage for the USA vs Australia FIFA World Cup match. Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas highlights Team USA's historic performance and the excitement surrounding it, emphasizing the different challenge Australia will present. The winner of this Seattle match guarantees a spot in the knockout round, creating high stakes.
Coach Clarke boosts Scotland defence, Morocco unchanged from opener
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 19 : Scotland will start with five defenders, compared to four in their opening Group C win against Haiti, with Nathan Patterson and Kieran Tierney being brought into the side as coach Steve Clarke bolstered his backline.