Olympic rowing legend Olaf Tufte dead at 50
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Mexico's Ochoa announces retirement from professional football
July 22 : Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than two decades.
Folkestone Invicta skipper Kevin Lokko is looking forward to facing former defensive partner Joel-Michael Odeniran - after he helped 20-year-old sign for National League South rivals Maidenhead United
Captain Kevin Lokko is looking forward to facing a former Folkestone defensive partner as he explained the role he played in him joining a new divisional rival.
Spain go back to top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach record high
World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings on Monday, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
Evenepoel admits 'bittersweet' win after teammate Lipowitz crashed
THONON-LES-BAINS, France, July 21 : Belgium's Remco Evenepoel delivered a crushing performance in Tuesday's individual time trial to claim his second consecutive Tour de France stage victory, but the Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe team's celebrations were dampened by teammate Florian Lipowitz's race-ending crash.
Jürgen Klopp On Verge Of Accepting Germany Coaching Job After Red Bull Exit
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is closing in on becoming Germany's next head coach after agreeing a 'generous' exit arrangement with Red Bull group.
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
BUENOS AIRES: Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country’s status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament. But Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood. “I think we deserve some credit for not being very well-liked, because of this tendency to be arrogant and look down on most people from a pedestal,” said Leo Simone, 55, a lawyer, from his home north of Buenos Aires. “They confuse arrogance with pride,” his wife chimed in, preferring not to give her name. While star Lionel Messi is beloved around the world, anti-Argentina sentiment grew as critics argued they were FIFA’s darling and received favorable referee calls such as penalties and cards shown to opponents. Then came the final, replete with fouls, brawls on the pitch, and the Argentine squad turning their backs when Spain received the World Cup trophy. The New York Times called it a “tetchy, petulant and distasteful performance.” Former Germany player Thomas Hitzlsperger wrote on X that the team were “disgusting sportsmen” and British television personality Piers Morgan said “they basically just went around whacking as many Spanish players as they could.” Near Ezeiza Airport, where thousands of fans welcomed the players returning to Buenos Aires on Monday night, Maximiliano Heredia, a 35-year-old construction worker, said: “We’ve always been criticized, we’re used to it. But we always give it our all.” ‘We love it’ Many Argentines online wore the criticism as a badge of honor. “There’s something about Argentine irreverence that they can’t tolerate.
Canada remains 30th in latest FIFA men's rankings; World Cup champion Spain climbs back to No. 1
Canada remained No. 30 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings released Monday, while World Cup champion Spain climbed back to No. 1 after its title victory.