James Wilson needs to relish Scotland experience and here's my advice for Hearts starlet - Ryan Stevenson
James Wilson should relish every second of his time with Scotland.
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Kylian Mbappe 'Happy' To Be Back With France National Team
Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday he was delighted to be reunited with his France team-mates as he prepares to win his first international cap in six months against Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals. "I feel good, I feel happy to be playing football, I feel happy to be here," said France captain Mbappe at a news conference in Split. The 26-year-old missed two matches in October due to injury and another two in November -- when coach Didier Deschamps opted to rest him during a difficult period for the player as he adapted to life at new club Real Madrid. But ahead of Thursday's first-leg clash in Croatia, Mbappe said he was "delighted to be back with the group".
6 Bulan Absen, Mbappe Gembira Kembali ke Timnas Prancis
Kylian Mbappe senang bisa kembali ke skuad timnas Prancis usai absen cukup lama. Ia sempat tidak dipanggil ke timnas selama enam bulan.
Argentina and Brazil search for Messi and Neymar replacements ahead of World Cup qualifiers
SAO PAULO: There will be no Lionel Messi for Argentina and no Neymar for Brazil in two decisive rounds of South American World Cup qualifying.
Proud Draper sees Indian Wells triumph as fruit of his labors
MIAMI GARDENS: For Britain’s Jack Draper, his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells on Sunday was a moment of pride and joy but not, he suggests, a huge surprise.
Saudi olympic committee vice president attends opening of IOC’s 144th session
Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz attended the opening of the 144th session of the International Olympic Committee in Olympia, Greece.
French soccer federation sends support to Fofana after online racist abuse
PARIS: The French soccer federation has condemned the racist abuse directed at Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after the Premier League team’s loss at Arsenal. The governing body said Wednesday the online attacks “are unacceptable” and called for the abusers to be prosecuted and sanctioned. “I want to assure Wesley of my full support,” federation president Philippe Diallo said. “On the pitch as elsewhere, racism is intolerable.
The Tour de France is returning to the UK in 2027 with a start from Edinburgh
PARIS: Britain will host the Grand Départ of both the Tour de France and the women’s version of the race in 2027, organizers said Wednesday. It will be the 28th time that the Tour de France starts from a foreign country, and the first time since 2014 — when the Tour began in the Yorkshire region — that Britain hosts the start of cycling’s biggest race. The 2007 Tour started in London. For the Tour de France Femmes, it will be the first time holding stages in Britain, with the start location to be announced later. The men’s and women’s races will take place on different dates. Full details of the route have yet to be announced but organizers revealed that the men’s Tour de France will begin in Edinburgh, Scotland.