Germany beat Austria to reach women’s Euro 2022 semifinals
LONDON: Germany remain on course for a ninth women’s European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semifinals of Euro 2022 on Thursday.
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Vingegaard on verge of Tour de France triumph as Pogacar wilts
HAUTACAM, France: After 18 stages of intense struggle, Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard put one hand on the 2022 Tour de France title on Thursday as defending champion and closest rival Tadej Pogacar wilted in the Pyrenees.
Barcelona president claims Chelsea will complete £55m signing
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that Chelsea have won the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
Max Verstappen Admits Red Bull Made 'Wrong Calls'
World champion Max Verstappen admitted on Thursday that his Red Bull team had learned from "a few wrong calls" at the recent Austrian Grand Prix and would face another fierce scrap for victory in Sunday's French race. Speaking ahead of this weekend's French Grand Prix, the 24-year-old Dutchman added that he hoped Mercedes, revived by another package of upgrades, would not join the expected fight with Ferrari for victory. "Maybe they are (a threat)," he responded, when asked about a challenge from seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. "I hope not!"
Thomas Tuchel ready to sell four Chelsea stars after completing Jules Kounde transfer but could be stuck with unwanted players
Thomas Tuchel is ready to sell four Chelsea stars after completing a deal for Jules Kounde but could be stuck with the unwanted players as the Blues struggle to attract offers.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims Chelsea will sign Jules Kounde
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has suggested that Chelsea have won the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals in Hamburg, Cerundulo ousts Rublev
HAMBURG: Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Filip Krajinovic 7-6 (4), 6-3 and reach the quarterfinals of the Hamburg European Open on Thursday as Francisco Cerundolo stunned Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-2.
Sadio Mane wins second African Player of the Year award
RABAT: Sadio Mane was crowned African Player of the Year in Rabat on Thursday for the second time.