Euro wrap: Barcelona leave it late, Minamino inspires Monaco
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AFC President Sheikh Salman praises ‘greatest-ever’ FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa has praised world governing body FIFA, as well as federations in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia, for helping to ensure the “greatest” World Cup for women.
Team Vitality win Counter-Strike: Global Offensive contest at Gamers8
RIYADH: Team Vitality claimed $400,000 and the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive title on Sunday night at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest esports and gaming festival, after beating Ence 2-1 in the final.
Ronaldo and big-spending Saudi clubs primed to dominate Asian Champions League
SEOUL, South Korea: Cristiano Ronaldo gets his first taste of Asian competition on Tuesday as Al-Nassr meets Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai in a Champions League preliminary round playoff with the rest of the continent wondering if big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs can be stopped. Al-Nassr finished second in its domestic league last season but since signing the five-time Ballon D’Or winner in December, has added more stars this summer.
Lens unveil record signing Wahi as Minamino inspires Monaco to victory over Strasbourg
PARIS: Lens presented club record signing Elye Wahi ahead of their 1-1 draw with Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Takumi Minamino scored twice and grabbed an assist in Monaco’s 3-0 win over Strasbourg.
Brest, Monaco top Ligue 1 as only two sides with 100% record
Japanese attacker Takumi Minamino scored the opening two goals as Monaco won 3-0 at home against Racing Strasbourg on Sunday to keep up a 100 per cent start to the new Ligue 1 campaign and take top spot in the early season standings.
Football rumours: Chelsea turn attention to Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson
Chelsea have reportedly added Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson to their list of potential targets up front. According to The Guardian the Blues have already held initial talks with the 22-year-old, as Forest are believed to want £40million for his services.
Improved fitness has Canadian runner Moh Ahmed confident of return to world podium
At an altitude training camp earlier this month, Moh Ahmed didn't know if he was in good shape or would be at the start of this week's World Athletics Championships in Budapest.