Canadian artistic swimmer Lamothe sets PB en route to bronze at World Cup Super Final
Canadian artistic swimmer Audrey Lamothe captured bronze after delivering a personal-best performance on Friday at the World Cup Super Final in Oviedo, Spain.
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Kvaratskhelia named Serie A player of the year after helping Napoli to title
NAPLES, Italy: Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A player of the year on Friday and will be presented with his trophy on a bumper day of celebration for the southern team.
Sergio Ramos will leave PSG at the end of the season, following Lionel Messi out of Parc des Princes after two years
Sergio Ramos has announced he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. Like Lionel Messi, Ramos will play his final match for the French champions in their final match of the campaign against Clermont Foot on Saturday. Ad Ramos’ departure had been rumoured for some time, with a new contract failing to be signed.
No alternative to Bayern sackings, says ex-president Hoeness
BERLIN: Former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said in an interview published on Friday the club had no alternative but firing chief executive Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. Hoeness explained the club needed to take action, with news of the sacking becoming known just moments after Bayern won their 11th straight Bundesliga title. “The overall development was simply too unsatisfactory” Hoeness told newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, referring to the club’s poor second half of the season.
Inter’s Gosens returns, Gnabry dropped from Germany squad for upcoming friendlies
FRANKFURT, Germany: Inter Milan midfielder Robin Gosens is set to return to the Germany team for the first time in nearly a year, while Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry was left out as coach Hansi Flick announced his squad for upcoming friendly games Friday. Flick returns to a more conventional squad after experimenting with new players for Germany’s last round of friendlies in March following a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup.
Juddmonte’s Arrest, Frankie Dettori in final derby ride bid for glory at world’s most famous race
LONDON: Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori is hoping to continue this season’s glorious swan song in one of the world’s biggest races on Saturday when he saddles up on board Saudi Arabia-owned Arrest.
José Mourinho charged by UEFA for verbally abusing referee at Europa League final
NYON, Switzerland: José Mourinho was charged by UEFA on Friday after being filmed aggressively cursing at the English match referee in a stadium garage after the Europa League final. UEFA said the Roma coach is charged for “insulting / abusive language against a match official” after Sevilla’s victory in Budapest this week.
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr to take on PSG during summer friendly in Japan
JAPAN: Cristiano Ronaldo and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr will take on Paris Saint-Germain during their summer friendlies in Japan. The clash between Al-Nassr, who finished second in the Roshn Saudi League, and PSG will be held in Osaka on July 25.