Casper Ruud cruises to sweep at Australian Open
Eleventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud wasted little time in the oppressive heat, downing Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday (Australia time) at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Lionel Messi Surprisingly Crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player, Beats 'Favourite' Erling Haaland
Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London. Messi claimed the award for the third time, but the 36-year-old was a surprise victor ahead of Erling Haaland on an otherwise glorious night for Manchester City. The award only covered the period after Messi had led Argentina to World Cup glory in December 2022 to August 2023.
Swiatek suppresses Kenin challenge to reach second round
MELBOURNE :World number one Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(2) 6-2 victory in a high quality contest on Tuesday.
Australian Open day three
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the third day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, all times local (GMT +11):
Lagos wins Fame Foundation National Breakdance Championship
In a fiercely contested battle at the grand finale of the Fame Foundation National Breakdance Championship, two Lagos State dancers, Idris Oluwaseun and Victoria Adesoye, were crowned the Bboy and Bgirl of the competition respectively.
Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to Best FIFA men's award - ESPN
LONDON — Lionel Messi won his third FIFA The Best men's award on Monday, beating Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé to the prize.
Messi named FIFA player of 2023, Spain's Bonmati wins women's award
LONDON :Argentine Lionel Messi retained the FIFA men's player of the year trophy on Monday, beating Manchester City's treble-winning Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and France's Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to the award.
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati win The Best FIFA Football Awards' top honours
Argentina's Lionel Messi, now with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, won the best men's player award once again.