Germany - players.bio

Lionel Messi's Argentina Prove Top Draw At World Cup: Official

Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser. Argentina's first round group games against arch-rivals Mexico on November 26 and Saudi Arabia on November 22 were the "most requested", Nasser Al-Khater, CEO of the Qatar organising committee, told the QNA national news agency late Wednesday. Both matches will be at the 80,000-capacity Lusail stadium, where the World Cup final will be staged on December 18.

A look back at Hearts' greatest ever scalps in European competition down the years

Heart of Midlothian FC have a long history in European competition stretching back to the 1950s, with tonight's crunch 2nd leg Europa League play-off match versus FC Zurich at Tynecastle Park being their 82nd competitive bout against continental opposition.

Antony to Man United domino effect on Hakim Ziyech's Chelsea exit with huge Ajax transfer issue

Manchester United's approach for Ajax winger Antony could have a domino effect on Chelsea and their transfer business in the next week. Their move for the Brazilian will impact the Dutch club trying to find a replacement, with links surrounding a return for Blues' forward Hakim Ziyech.

Neeraj Chopra Aims To Make History At Lausanne Diamond League

A fit-again Neeraj Chopra can create another piece of history when he takes part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne on Friday. The 24-year-old Olympic champion javelin thrower has recovered from the "minor" groin strain injury he had suffered while winning a historic silver medal during the World Championships in Eugene, USA, last month. A top-three finish here will ensure Chopra a berth in the Diamond League Finals in Zurich on September 7 and 8 as he is at fourth spot in the standings with seven points. He had finished second in the Stockholm leg -- his first-ever podium -- on June 30.