New-look Al-Nassr play out 0-0 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in Japan friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo won hearts in Japan before kick-off and then helped Al-Nassr to a creditable 0-0 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in Osaka in a Tuesday exhibition.
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PSG Draw With Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr In Japan Friendly
Paris Saint-Germain's Japan tour started with a whimper on Tuesday as they played out a 0-0 draw with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Osaka. Japanese fans flocked to stadiums to see Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar strut their stuff in a series of friendlies for PSG last year, but none of that trio was on show this time around. Messi has departed for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami and Neymar has been out with a knee injury since February and only just returned to full training. Mbappe was sensationally left out of the squad on the eve of PSG's departure for Asia, with his future at the club in doubt. Carlos Soler tried an ambitious free-kick from distance in just the second minute in Osaka, but Al Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi was equal to the attempt.
Mbappé trains with reserve squad as PSG standoff continues - ESPN
Kylian Mbappé trained with other out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain players on Tuesday and remains unconcerned by his ongoing standoff with the club over his future, sources told ESPN.
World Aquatics to include transgender swimmers in 'open category' - ESPN
FUKUOKA, Japan — Swimming will set up an «open category» that will include transgender competitors, the governing body of the sport said Tuesday.
Naoya Inoue powers to WBO, WBC junior featherweight titles - ESPN
Naoya Inoue cemented himself as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world with a destructive performance: an eighth-round TKO of Stephen Fulton on Tuesday in Tokyo to claim the WBO and WBC junior featherweight titles.
PSG say Saudi's Al Hilal can talk to Mbappe after US$333 million bid: Source
OSAKA, Japan: Paris Saint-Germain have received a world record bid of €300-million (US$333 million) for Kylian Mbappe from Saudi club Al Hilal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday (Jul 24).
World Cup knockout spots within reach for Japan, Spain
AUCKLAND : High-flying Japan and Spain will be eager to build on dominant opening wins in the Women's World Cup by securing knockout berths with a game to spare on Wednesday while Canada face Ireland, needing a victory to ignite their campaign.