Saudi esports team Twisted Minds wins 1st place at Gamers8 Club Awards
RIYADH: Saudi team Twisted Minds won first place at the Gamers8 Club Awards, winning a cash award of $1.5 million.
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2nd Next World Forum tackles challenges facing esport players, organizations
RIYADH: The second Next World Forum has shed light on some of the most pressing issues facing organizations and players in the esports field, bringing together international experts for the event in Riyadh.
Lionel Messi and two more MLS players called up by Argentina for World Cup qualifying
BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi was among three MLS-based players to be called up by Argentina on Thursday for the opening rounds of South American World Cup qualifying. Thiago Almada of Atlanta United and Alan Velasco of FC Dallas were also included by coach Lionel Scaloni for games against Ecuador and Bolivia in September. The 36-year-old Messi joined Inter Miami in July and has already scored 11 goals for the club. World Cup champion Argentina will take on Ecuador at home on Sept. 7 in Buenos Aires, before playing Bolivia away in La Paz five days later.
Morocco hope to persuade 16-year-old Yamal to snub Spain
RABAT: Morocco coach Walid Regragui on Thursday revealed he is trying to persuade 16-year-old Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal to commit his international future to the Atlas Lions rather than Spain. Winger Yamal became the youngest player to feature in a La Liga game earlier in August in Barca’s 2-0 win over Cadiz. On Sunday, he played a starring role in a 4-3 win over Villarreal, hitting the woodwork twice and setting up the opening goal. Now Morocco fans are desperate to see Yamal in the colors of his father’s country rather than Spain where he was born. “He has just turned 16. He has a decision to make and it’s not easy,” Regragui told reporters. “The president of the federation and I are working to get Lamine to join us.
It's Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal In Durand Cup Final On 'Super Sunday'
Albanian Armando Sadiku shrugged off his poor form to inspire Mohun Bagan to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over FC Goa in the Durand Cup semifinal on Thursday. The win paved the way for a fairytale Durand Cup finale on 'Super Sunday' as it set up Mohun Bagan's derby showdown against arch-rivals East Bengal in a repeat of 2004 final. A compact and defence-heavy FC Goa drew the first blood with their Moroccan midfielder Noah Sadaoui's 23rd minute strike. Mohun Bagan took the penalty route to restore parity with Jason Cumming scoring from the spot in the 42nd minute in what appeared to be a contentious call by referee Ashwin.
Manchester United loan offer for Sofyan Amrabat reveals familiar transfer window issue
If the end of Manchester United's permanent dealings in this transfer window come with a departure for Dean Henderson and the £4.3million arrival of Altay Bayindir, then the finances that tell the story of the summer will have a familiar ring to them.
Rangers fail to qualify for Champions League after thrashing by PSV Eindhoven
Rangers’ Champions League hopes were extinguished in Eindhoven as PSV ran out comprehensive 5-1 play-off winners to go through 7-3 on aggregate.
Manchester United's blind backing in the transfer market has a limit
During the World Cup, a Manchester United official was discussing a team's performances and why they were misleading.