Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE
After a successful staging of the World Judo Championships earlier this year, The World Judo Tour is back in Abu Dhabi for the first Grand Slam since the Paris Olympic games.
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Mbappe says victim of 'fake news' after 'rape' report in Sweden
Kylian Mbappe said Monday he was the victim of "fake news" after a Swedish newspaper reported an investigation had been opened for rape following a visit by the Real Madrid star's entourage to Stockholm.
Players getting closer to strike, Club World Cup a 'Super League' in disguise, says union leader
BRUSSELS : Players have never been closer to going on strike amid growing discontent towards soccer's governing bodies, notably FIFA and its revamped Club World Cup that is being compared to a 'Super League', the head of players' union FIFPRO Europe said on Monday.
Benjamin Mendy ‘lent money by teammates’ after Man City stopped paying his wages
Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy was lent money by teammates when the club stopped paying him after he was charged with rape and sexual assault, an employment tribunal has heard.
Italy coach Spalletti keeping options open for Israel Nations League match
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has still not decided his team for the Nations League match at home to Israel on Monday as he ponders how to line up against a side he regards as dangerous.
French citizen sentenced to three years in Russia for allegedly gathering military data
A French citizen was sentenced to three years in Russian prison after being convicted by a Moscow court of collecting military information.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Unmissable Tribute To Retiring Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement at the age of 38 on Thursday, was not only the "king of clay" but also reigned on every other tennis surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles. Nadal's even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to fans. While his defining quality was a grim ability to tough out marathon wins, he clearly enjoyed playing and competing and showed humility in victory and poise in defeat. As the tennis great prepares to draw curtains to his illustrious career, one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo also wrote a heartwarming post on Nadal's retirement.
Zinedine Zidane's stance on managing Man United has already been made clear by his agent
Whenever a Manchester United manager is on shaky ground, two legendary words pop up – Zinedine Zidane.