Ireland out of World Cup of Darts after shock upset
Ireland crashed out of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt after suffering one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history at the hands of debutants Chinese Taipei.
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Aston Villa sign left-back Maatsen from Chelsea
Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Dutch defender Ian Maatsen, both the clubs announced on Friday.
Bring on the shootouts say Germany; please no, say English and Dutch
DUESSELDORF, Germany : Euro 2024’s Round of 16 starts on Saturday and with it the potential for penalty shootouts, a prospect that sends some countries into meltdown while others embrace the 'loneliest walk in sport' already believing they have a foot in the next round.
Villa land defender Maatsen in £37m deal from Chelsea
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Netherlands international Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea for a reported £37.5million.
Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts to take center stage as psychology comes into play
Here's a quiz question: What do the 2022 World Cup final, the 2021 African Cup of Nations final, the 2020 European Championship final and the 2016 Copa América final have in common?
Horner denies vetoing Verstappen Sr as tensions flare
Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner denied vetoing the participation of Max Verstappen's father Jos in an Austrian Grand Prix parade as tensions between the two flared up again on Friday.
Austria defenders miss team training ahead of Turkey clash
LEIPZIG, Germany : Four Austria defenders missed team training on Friday ahead of their last 16 clash with Turkey next Tuesday, leaving the rest of the squad to wrestle with how to prepare for one eventuality the country has never faced at a major finals - a penalty shoot-out.
Verstappen beats the McLarens to Austrian sprint pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen seized pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race on Friday ahead of the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.