SA referee Victor Gomes nominated for prestigious World's Best Referee award
Fresh from officiating at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in Qatar, renowned South African referee Victor Gomes has been nominated for a prestigious refereeing award.
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French police detain man over World Cup teen hit-and-run
French police have detained a suspect in the hit-and-run death of a teenage boy during celebrations of France's win over Morocco in the World Cup semifinals, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Mbappe, Neymar back for PSG as Ligue 1 reboots
PARIS: Normal service is set to resume in France on Wednesday with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar both set to feature for leaders Paris Saint-German as they restart their Ligue 1 season, 45 days after it was popped on ice for the World Cup, with a home game against struggling Strasbourg.
NZR must tread carefully with All Blacks coaching decision: Hansen
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) must tread carefully in deciding whether to stick or twist with All Blacks boss Ian Foster after the World Cup as announcing a successor before the tournament would cause distractions, former coach Steve Hansen said.
Arsenal comeback opens up seven-point Premier League lead
LONDON: Arsenal opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 at the Emirates on Monday. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli turned the game around in the space of five second half minutes before Eddie Nketiah stepped up in the absence of Gabriel Jesus to seal all three points. Said Benrahma’s first half penalty had given the Hammers the lead, but David Moyes’ men remain just one point above the relegation zone in 16th.
Conte says had no doubts about Kane's response to World Cup anguish
LONDON : Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said he had no doubts that Harry Kane would rise above the disappointment of his World Cup heartache as the Premier League season resumed on Monday.
Kane scores, Tottenham rallies for 2-2 draw with Brentford
LONDON: Harry Kane returned to the Premier League and scored a goal to help Tottenham come back from a two-goal deficit in a 2-2 draw with Brentford on Monday. Kane, who missed a penalty in the World Cup quarterfinal loss to France two weeks ago, scored in the 65th minute.
Classy Newcastle go second, Lopetegui off to ideal start with Wolves
LONDON: Newcastle United stormed into second in the Premier League by outclassing Leicester City 3-0 away from home on Monday while Harry Kane overcame his World Cup penalty pain by helping Tottenham Hotspur recover to draw 2-2 at Brentford.