PSG confirm Lionel Messi to play final game for club
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed that Lionel Messi will play his final game for the club against Clermont on Saturday.
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'A big part of my game you can't see on TV' - Raphael Varane on preparing for Erling Haaland as one of Manchester United's leaders
Before he strode onto the Old Trafford pitch in his navy two-piece on the opening day of last season, Raphael Varane had prepared for the demands of a Manchester United defender.
Jannik Sinner knocked out of French Open by Daniel Altmaier after five-hour epic
Eighth seed Jannik Sinner was toppled by German Daniel Altmaier in a five-hour epic at the French Open.
French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek's forehand compared to men's star - 'Wow, that is a surprise'
Iga Swiatek’s use of the forehand has been compared to that of Casper Ruud after the two stars averaged the same speed for the shot at the 2023 French Open on Thursday. In analysing Swiatek’s 6-4 6-0 second-round victory over Claire Liu on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Eurosport’s Barbara Schett made the observation in The Cube that Swiatek’s average speed with the forehand was 129km an hour in the first set, matching Ruud in his win over Giulio Zeppieri. Ad “Wow, that is absolutely a surprise to me,” remarked former Roland-Garros winner Mats Wilander.
Iga Swiatek Powers Into French Open Third Round, Jannik Sinner Out
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek maintained her bid to become the first woman to successfully defend the French Open title in 16 years by cruising into the third round on Thursday. The world number one crushed American Claire Liu 6-4, 6-0 on Court Philippe Chatrier. Swiatek, who turned 22 on Wednesday, will face China's Wang Xinyu on Saturday for a place in the second week.
French Open 2023: Jannik Sinner suffers latest shock after loss to Daniel Altmaier in five-hour epic
Jannik Sinner is out of the French Open after a shock second-round defeat to Daniel Altmaier in a five-set epic, 6-7 7-6 1-6 7-6 7-5. Altmaier, ranked No. 79 in the world, stunned the eighth seed in a match lasting five hours and 26 minutes — the fifth longest match in Roland-Garros history — on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
French Open 2023: Emotional moment Daniel Altmaier can't stop crying as fans give him special ovation
It was a match to remember, and it was certainly an emotional ovation to remember as a tearful Daniel Altmaier basked in his win over Jannik Sinner at the 2023 French Open on Thursday. The match itself could hardly have been more epic, taking five hours and 26 minutes to complete on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Eventually, after several failed attempts to close it out, Altmaier secured a five-set, 6-7(0) 7-6(7) 1-6 7-6(4) 7-5, victory to progress through to the third round.
French Open 2023: Ons Jabeur advances to round three with straight sets win over Oceane Dodin
Ons Jabeur navigated her way past Oceane Dodin to advance to round three of the French Open with a 6-2 6-3 win. The seventh seed broke her opponent three times in the first set although her stubborn opponent didn't make it easy, saving seven break points in the opener.