Republic of Ireland down to 55th in FIFA world rankings
The Republic of Ireland have dropped to 55th in the latest FIFA world rankings following their two Euro 2024 qualifier defeats to France and the Netherlands this month.
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Osimhen wins player of the match award in Napoli’s Champions League win at Braga
Napoli’s Nigerian forward #09 Victor Osimhen (L) fights for the ball with Sporting Braga’s Portuguese defender #06 Jose Fonte (R) during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 group C football match between SC Braga and Napoli at the Municipal stadium of Braga on September 20, 2023. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)
Martinez steals finalists Inter draw at Real Sociedad
BARCELONA: Lautaro Martinez struck late to snatch last season's Champions League runners-up Inter Milan a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad on Wednesday (Sep 20), denying the Spanish side a triumphant return to the competition after a decade away.
Captains face range of challenges ahead of Cricket World Cup
Sometimes a captain of a cricket team gets a decision wrong. It happened to Sri Lanka’s captain, Dasun Shanaka, in the Asia Cup Final last Sunday in Colombo. He won the toss and chose to bat under clear skies. Before play could start, rain arrived, causing a 40-minute delay.
Tale of two halves as ill-disciplined Italy beat Uruguay at World Cup
NICE: Ill-disciplined Italy scored 31 unanswered second-half points to take temporary charge of Pool A with a 38-17 World Cup victory over Uruguay in Nice on Wednesday (Sep 20).
Alfa Semedo adapting to managerial changes as he recalls hectic 12 months at Al-Tai
Alfa Semedo is not used to watching from the sidelines.
Dubai Women’s Run returns for its 10th edition
DUBAI: The region’s largest female sports event, the Dubai Women’s Run, is set to take place on Nov. 5 at Dubai Festival City.
New champion Al-Qemzi aims for grand finale in Portugal
VILA VELHA DE RODAO: Newly-crowned four-time champion Rashed Al-Qemzi and teammate Mansoor Al-Mansoori want to give Team Abu Dhabi a grand finale to the 2023 UIM F2 World Championship in Portugal at the weekend.