Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy ease into World Rpwing C'ship semis
Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy powered into semi-finals of the lightweight men's double at the World Rowing Championships in Belgrade on Wednesday.
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Spanish player Jenni Hermoso accuses Luis Rubiales of sexual assault after World Cup kiss
Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final, the country's prosecutors' office said Wednesday.
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Spain's Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final, the country's prosecutors' office said on Wednesday.
Fifa Club World Cup draw: Al Ittihad and Manchester City can only meet in final
Al Ittihad will have to wait until the final of the Fifa Club World Cup if they are to meet Manchester City in Saudi Arabia later this year, after the draw was made in Jeddah on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi Back As 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Kick Off
After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Nine months ago, Messi crowned his glittering career by leading Argentina to a World Cup crown in Qatar cementing his status as the greatest player of his generation. Since that magical night in Doha, the diminutive 36-year-old superstar's life has gone through a period of upheaval.
Benzema’s Al-Ittihad avoid facing Man City in semifinals of Saudi-hosted FIFA Club World Cup
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian champion Al-Ittihad and their star striker Karim Benzema avoided Manchester City in the semifinals draw Tuesday for the first FIFA Club World Cup to be hosted by the kingdom. The Dec. 12-22 tournament for continental champions and the host nation’s league winner will be played in Al-Ittihad’s home city Jeddah – the latest statement of Saudi ambitions in global soccer including aiming to host the men’s World Cup in 2034. The event will be the last Club World Cup in the current annual format before a 32-team version played every four years starts in June 2025. The inaugural host is the United States. Al-Ittihad will open the seven-team tournament against Auckland City, the champion of Oceania. The winner will advance to face African champion Al-Ahly of Egypt in the second round for a place in the semifinals against the champion of South America. The Copa Libertadores is currently at the semifinals stage featuring Boca Juniors of Argentina and Brazilian clubs Palmeiras, Fluminense and Internacional. Man City, as the champion of Europe, also get direct entry to the semifinals and will play either Club León of Mexico or Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan. The final on Dec. 22 will be played at the 62,000-seat King Abdullah Sports City, home of Al-Ittihad.
Jeddah hosts FIFA Club World Cup 2023 draw
Jeddah hosted the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 draw on Tuesday, with the tournament emblem being unveiled during a live broadcast on FIFA’s digital platforms and Saudi sports channels.
Man City to face Mexican or Japanese opponent in Club World Cup
Manchester City will face Club Leon of Mexico or Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals in December in Saudi Arabia after the draw was made this afternoon.