A beloved figure – tributes pour in for Sven-Goran Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s former clubs Manchester City and Leicester were among several from across Europe to pay tribute to the Swedish manager after his death was announced on Monday.
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Edo Queens, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi battle for Cairo 2024 ticket
The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) champions, Edo Queens, will this afternoon meet Benin Republic’s Ainonvi FC in the final match of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers holding in Cote d’Ivoire.
Taekwondo-Iran's Salimi wins men's heavyweight gold
PARIS : Iran's Arian Salimi won the Olympic gold medal in the men's taekwondo heavyweight (+80kg) division on Saturday, beating Britain's Caden Cunningham who claimed silver.
Taekwondo-Teenager Marton makes breakthrough for Hungary welterweight gold
PARIS :Teenager Viviana Marton capped a day of upsets with gold medal in the women's taekwondo welterweight division at the Paris Games on Friday, winning Hungary's first Olympic medal in the sport.
Troost-Ekong to join Saudi Arabia club Al Khalood
Super Eagles assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong, has agreed to join Al Khalood in Saudi Arabia.
American Thomas fastest in women's 200m semi-finals
PARIS : Gabby Thomas of the United States sent a emphatic statement to her rivals in the Olympic women's 200 metres as she cruised to the fastest time in the semi-finals on Monday.
Amad, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Aaron Wan-Bissaka - winners and losers of Man United tour
Manchester United rounded off their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-0 defeat against Liverpool. Goals from Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas meant the Red Devils were beaten in South Carolina.
Rivals Richardson, Fraser-Pryce advance in women's 100m
PARIS : World champion Sha'Carri Richardson's long awaited Olympic debut got off to a terrific start on Friday as she cruised through the women's 100 metres heats, while her Jamaican rival Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also advanced in her fifth Games.