Kane breaks record as England win in Italy
NAPLES: Harry Kane became England's record international goalscorer as his side began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign by beating reigning champions Italy 2-1 in Group C on Thursday (Mar 23).
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Tom Pidcock is 'super class... he can be in the mix for a Grand Tour' – Alberto Contador exclusive
Alberto Contador has suggested Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) will have to “make a decision” after this season: give everything to win a Grand Tour or remain a multi-discipline star. Pidcock added Strade Bianche to his impressive palmarès earlier in March after a spectacular solo charge from 50km. He also won Olympic mountain bike gold, the cyclo-cross world title and triumphed on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France during an incredible 12-month spell across 2021 and 2022.
Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic is “playing a percentage game” after the Serbian revealed his “objective is longevity” in the final part of his tennis career. Djokovic turns 36 years old in May, ahead of the French Open, where he will hope to win his 23rd Grand Slam to move ahead of Rafael Nadal in the so-called ‘GOAT race’. Ad One of Djokovic’s biggest rivals, Roger Federer, retired in September at the Laver Cup at the age of 41.
Lionel Messi scores 800th career goal in Argentina win amid World Cup celebrations - 'I always dreamed of this moment'
Lionel Messi netted his 800th career goal in what was Argentina's first match since winning the 2022 World Cup as they beat Panama 2-0 in an international friendly. The 35-year-old became only the second player to reach the impressive milestone after his old rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Francophone Week: The perfect French expressions that will give English-speakers a headache
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Australia coach Jones pans New Zealand over All Blacks coach appointment
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Eddie Jones has criticised New Zealand for its handling of Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks coach, saying the timing was "inappropriate" with Ian Foster still in charge.
Watch: Lionel Messi's Stunning Free-Kick In Argentina's World Cup Homecoming Celebrations
Lionel Messi scored his 800th career goal courtesy a free-kick as Argentina beat Panama 2-0 to celebrate their homecoming, following the World Cup triumph in Qatar last year. More than 83,000 fans thronged Buenos Aires' El Monumental to watch Messi and co. play for the first time since lifting the country's third World Cup title last year. After rattling the crossbar with a free-kick, which eventually resulted in Argentina's opener, which was scored by 21-year-old Thiago Almada, Messi curled in a set-piece in the dying embers of the game to hand Argentina a convincing win against the stubborn Central Americans.
Gareth Southgate Hails Harry Kane's 'Strength' After Breaking England Goal Record
Gareth Southgate praised Harry Kane's mental strength after he broke England's all-time goal record with the crucial strike in Thursday's 2-1 Euro 2024 qualifier win over Italy. Captain Kane stroked home his 54th international goal from the penalty spot to move ahead of Wayne Rooney and help England to a Group C win in Naples over the European champions. The 29-year-old had been level with Rooney after missing a penalty in England's quarter-final defeat by France at the World Cup in December.