Striker Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid amid Saudi rumours
“Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable era as a player at our club,” said Los Blancos in a statement.
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French Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas too strong for Sebastian Ofner as he books Roland-Garros last eight place
Stefanos Tsitsipas motored into the quarter-finals of the French Open after a straight sets fourth round win over Sebastian Ofner. Ofner swept into an early lead, breaking Tsitsipas' serve in the opening game before holding serve to move into a 2-0 lead. Ad Tsitsipas blasted through his next service game, holding to love, before Ofner hit back with his own perfect game to restore his two-game advantage.
Elina Svitolina says Aryna Sabalenka made handshake snub worse - ESPN
PARIS — Ukraine's Elina Svitolina accused Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka of adding fuel to the fire by standing at the net waiting for a handshake she knew would never happen at the end of their French Open quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Last Argentine standing Etcheverry into French Open quarter-finals
Tomas Martin Etcheverry reached the quarter-finals at the French Open, becoming the last Argentine player in the tournament after countryman Francisco Cerundolo fell in an epic five-set battle against sixth seed Holger Rune.
Karim Benzema leaves Madrid for €100m Saudi deal
Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema said farewell to Real Madrid in a small, private ceremony closed to fans and media on Tuesday following a trophy-laden 14-year stay with the La Liga club. The 35-year old French striker will leave as a free agent in the close season and is set to move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, signing a two-year deal estimated by media reports to be worth more than €100m. There were no tears in a ceremony that lasted less than 20 minutes and in which only players, family and close friends were allowed to attend. "I will never forget Real Madrid. It's impossible, it's the best club in history," Benzema told the small audience at Real's training facilities
Ex-Munster boss Penney to take charge at Crusaders
Former Munster head coach Rob Penney has been appointed Crusaders head coach in a major resurrection following his sacking by the New South Wales Waratahs two years ago.
Djokovic, Alcaraz advance to French Open quarter-finals in twin straight-set wins
Third seed Djokovic ended the surprise run of Peruvian outsider Juan Pablo Varillas, winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, and has yet to drop a set through four matches.
Muchova, Sabalenka reach first French Open semifinals
PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Muchova are in the French Open semifinals for the first time.The second-seeded Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to set up a semifinal against the unseeded Muchova. The Czech beat 2021 runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 7-5, 6-2.Muchova and Sabalenka had never progressed beyond the third round in Paris.Svitolina was booed by some sections of the crowd because she snubbed the Australian Open champion after the final point, instead of shaking her hand at the net.Sabalenka walked up to the net, and leaned on the top of it with both hands, looking at Svitolina as she walked.