Swiatek ambushed by Brazil’s Haddad Maia in stunning upset at Toronto Masters
TORONTO: Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia toppled world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA Toronto Masters.
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FIFA officially advances World Cup start by a day to Nov. 20
DOHA: FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year’s World Cup by one day to Nov. 20 in a rare change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game.
Barcelona sell off assets to make signings in attempt to restore glory days
MADRID: Barcelona’s attempts to establish themselves once again as a force in La Liga and the Champions League this season have seen the heavily-indebted Catalans gamble with their future to enable a striking summer spending spree. A year after being forced to let Lionel Messi go as eye-watering reported debts of 1.35 billion euros ($1.39 billion) crippled the club, Barcelona have spent 153 million euros on transfer fees alone to strengthen their squad, with Robert Lewandowski the most notable new arrival.
Morocco Split With Coach Vahid Halilhodzic Ahead Of World Cup
World Cup qualifiers Morocco have split with coach Vahid Halilhodzic three months ahead of the finals in Qatar, the country's football federation said Thursday. The fall-out appears to have come over Halilhodzic's handling of two of his star players. He sidelined Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui of Bayern Munich for disciplinary reasons and while he qualified for the World Cup without them it seems the federation wanted them back.
CAF Super League: What we know and don't know
The Africa Super League was launched in Tanzania this week amid much fanfare, with huge prize money for the 24 clubs who qualify for the first edition next year.
Morocco fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
RABAT: World Cup qualifiers Morocco have split with coach Vahid Halilhodzic three months ahead of the finals in Qatar. The fall-out appears to have come over Halilhodzic’s handling of two of his star players.
Saudi Olympic Training Center to set up PhysioTrio rehabilitation services
RIYADH: The Saudi Olympic Training Center has announced that it has commissioned PhysioTrio, an initiative that will establish three physiotherapy centers that specialize in treating sports injuries across the country.
Morocco fire coach three months before World Cup kick- off
CASABLANCA: Morocco has fired its football coach Vahid Halilhodzic just three months before the country competes in the World Cup finals in Qatar.