All about the three points for former champions Japan
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said it was vital for the Nadeshiko to win their opening match against Zambia in Hamilton on Saturday if they are to make their mark at the Women's World Cup.
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"I Will Never Talk About Brazil, I Am The Coach Of Real Madrid": Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti moved Thursday to tamp down discussion of his possible future move to the Brazilian national team, saying he was focused on the Spanish giants and their upcoming season. "I will never talk about Brazil, about what is going to happen," the Italian told reporters in Los Angeles, where Real Madrid will play the first of four US friendlies on Sunday against AC Milan at the Rose Bowl. "I am the coach of Real Madrid and I am staying here," Ancelotti insisted, two weeks after Brazilian Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues indicated Ancelotti was poised to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach the Selecao after his Real Madrid contract expires.
Asgreen holds on to win Tour de France 18th stage; Vingegaard protects big lead
BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France: Another Danish rider took the limelight at the Tour de France on Thursday as Kasper Asgreen joined an early breakaway and then held on to win the 18th stage in a sprint finish.
Indian Football Team Enters Sub-100 FIFA Ranking For First Time After 2018
The Indian men's football team on Thursday achieved sub-100 FIFA ranking for the first time since 2018 as it moved up one spot to 99th after its SAFF Championship triumph. India had beaten strong teams Lebanon and Kuwait on penalty shoot-out in the semifinal and final respectively in the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru earlier this month. Lebanon also gained two places to be just below India at 100th spot while Kuwait moved up four places to be at 137th in the latest FIFA chart issued on Thursday.
Canadian men's soccer teams climbs to No. 43 in latest FIFA rankings
In the wake of a busy June, the Canadian men have moved up two places to No. 43 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Vingegaard protects big Tour de France lead as Asgreen holds on to win 18th stage
Another Danish rider took the limelight at the Tour de France on Thursday as Kasper Asgreen joined an early breakaway and then held on to win the 18th stage in a sprint finish.
Canada falls to China in semifinals of 3x3 basketball Women's Series stop in Bordeaux
Canada fell 22-13 to No. 1-ranked China on Thursday in the semifinals of the 3x3 basketball Women's Series stop in Bordeaux, France.
Canadian women's water polo team tops Japan for 2nd straight victory at aquatics worlds
The Canadian women's water polo team is off to the Round of 16 after defeating host Japan 17-12 at the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday.