Benzema’s long wait for Ballon d’Or
Using agency reports, Gowon Akpodonor looks at Karim Benzema’s long journey to the Ballon d’Or award.
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Lionel Messi picks France and Brazil as favourites to win FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi has said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time. Messi said Brazil, Germany, France, England and Spain are always labelled favourites to win but the 35-year-old forward feels France and Brazil are the best two teams going into the Nov. 20-Dec.
Radamel Falcao Penalty Snatches Rayo Draw At Atletico, Sevilla Hold Valencia
Former Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao earned Rayo Vallecano a 1-1 draw against his old side in La Liga with a 92nd minute penalty on Tuesday. Alvaro Morata's first-half strike seemed poised to help Atletico strengthen their grip on third place and keep close to leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona, but Rayo snatched a deserved draw. After the break the hosts had their backs to the wall at the Metropolitano and weren't able to finish their chances on the break. The pressure eventually told when Jose Gimenez handled in the box.
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rallies in Stockholm
American eighth seed Tommy Paul shook off a close first-set loss and beat Swedish wild card Leo Borg 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in first-round action Tuesday at the Stockholm Open.
US urges Qatar to be patient and tolerant with World Cup fans
DOHA: The US ambassador to Doha has urged Qatar’s police and authorities to be patient, tolerant and transparent in managing more than a million soccer fans expected to visit during the month-long World Cup, he said on Tuesday.
Qatar Airways cuts flights to make space for World Cup fans
DOHA: Qatar Airways has withdrawn flights from 18 destinations to make space at Hamad International Airport for airlines carrying fans to next month's football World Cup, the company's CEO said on Tuesday (Oct 18).
Bouchard, Andreescu earn first-round wins at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open by knocking off American Kayla Day 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday.
Chelsea confirm huge injury blow with N’Golo Kante sidelined for four months, ruling him out of World Cup
Chelsea have confirmed N’Golo Kante will be sidelined for four months after undergoing surgery on his hamstring.