Netherlands in sight of first Davis Cup final
MALAGA, Spain : The Netherlands moved to the brink of their first Davis Cup final as Botic Van de Zandschulp held his nerve to beat Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-4 6-7(12) 6-3 on Friday.
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Canada's Dubreuil sets tone at speed skating World Cup opener after stellar 2023-24 season
Laurent Dubreuil is picking up this season's ISU World Cup speed skating campaign where he left off.
Bayer Leverkusen Lose Star Striker Victor Boniface To Leg Injury
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to miss "a few games" after returning from international duty with a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso said Friday. "He's got a small injury in his thigh muscle, it's a shame," Alonso told reporters ahead of Saturday's home clash with Heidenheim. Nigerian media reported Boniface could miss the remainder of 2024 but Alonso was optimistic the striker would be back soon. "He won't be there tomorrow or against Salzburg (Champions League).
"We Have To...": Hansi Flick's Big 'Lamine Yamal' Warning To FC Barcelona Players
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Friday he would ask his players if they can win without injured teenage winger Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old will miss the visit to face Celta Vigo on Saturday in La Liga with an ankle problem. Table-toppers Barcelona have failed to win the two matches he has not started this season. Yamal was on the bench as Barcelona were beaten 4-2 by Osasuna in September and missed the 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad before the international break.
Ireland to face Bulgaria in Nations League playoffs next March
The Republic of Ireland will face Bulgaria in the Nations League playoffs next March.
Holders Spain To Face Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals
European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash. Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties in the final. They also finished runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament. In the other quarter-finals, France take on Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final and Portugal go up against Denmark.
Leverkusen striker Boniface ruled out with thigh injury
BERLIN : Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will be sidelined for some time with a thigh muscle injury following his return from international duty with Nigeria, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.
Barca need to learn how to win without Yamal, says Flick
BARCELONA : Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury but manager Hansi Flick on Friday urged the rest of his players to step up in his absence in their LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo this weekend.