Muhammad Waseem to lead UAE in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifier
DUBAI: The UAE will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qualifier next month with prolific opener Muhammad Waseem leading the 15-member squad.
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Andre Fletcher commands big payday of $260,000 at historic DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction
DUBAI: The West Indies’ Andre Fletcher capped a day of drama at the first-ever DP World ILT20 player auction, emerging as the most expensive player with a price tag of a whopping $260,000.
Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca
BARCELONA: Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 away victory in the league stage on Wednesday. Ferran Torres sent Hansi Flick’s Barcelona ahead with a cool finish but Senny Mayulu fired a depleted PSG level before half-time. It was an even and thoroughly entertaining bout between two of the competition’s favorites at the Olympic stadium which was eventually settled by Ramos’ late strike, as PSG exploited Barca’s high defensive line. “After scoring the (first) goal we got a confidence boost and in the second half we were better,” Luis Enrique told reporters. “I’m happy... because it’s an important victory and playing against Barcelona is always difficult.” Luis Enrique, who won the treble coaching Barcelona in 2015, was lacking several key players and his team held on at times but eventually got the better of last season’s semifinalists. “If you let in a goal in the last minute and you lose at home, you’re going to be disappointed,” Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong told Movistar. “There’s a long way to go in the Champions League.
3 alleged Hamas members arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions
BERLIN: Three alleged members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany, officials said. The suspects are set to appear in court Thursday. A judge will then determine whether the trio can be held in custody ahead of a trial. Germany’s federal prosecutor said the three have been involved in procuring firearms since earlier this summer.
Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
BRUSSELS: Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday to pick up their first points in the Champions League. Nick Woltemade flicked in Sandro Tonali’s shot to give Newcastle the lead in Brussels before Gordon converted twice from the spot on a comfortable night for Eddie Howe’s men.
Amnesty International urges FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel from international football
LONDON: Amnesty International urged FIFA and the Union of European Football Associations to suspend the Israeli Football Association until the latter excludes settlers’ clubs in the occupied West Bank from competing in the Israeli leagues.
IOC to offer scholarships to Palestine athletes to help train for major events
BERLIN :The International Olympic Committee said it will offer a number of scholarships to help Palestinian athletes train for next year's Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Israel's role in world football should be decided by UEFA, says Montagliani
LONDON :Israel's continued participation in international football has to be dealt with first and foremost by European governing body UEFA, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said on Wednesday.