France sack manager Corinne Diacre after recent turmoil
France women's national soccer team coach Corinne Diacre has been sacked on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the French soccer federation (FFF) said on Thursday.
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Corinne Diacre sacked by French Football Federation due to ‘irreversible damage’ four months ahead of Women’s World Cup
Corinne Diacre has been sacked as France national team manager, just four months ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The announcement comes two weeks after several top players, including captain Wendie Renard, revealed they would not play for their country at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Wahab Riaz Kisses Martin Guptill After Dismissing Him During Peshawar Zalmi-Quetta Gladiators PSL Match. Watch
Left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz, who plays for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League, kissed New Zealand batter Martin Guptill after dismissing him during his side's PSL match against Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday. The Gladiators were chasing a target of 241 runs against the Zalmi in the 20-over-a-side game. They got off to really good start, but Wahab got better of Guptill to bring his side back in the game. On the fifth ball of the third over, Riaz pitched a fast short ball. Guptill failed to time his pull properly and edged the ball in the air. Riaz took the catch comfortably on the follow through and then kissed Guptill on the latter's helmet grill.
France federation sack women's coach Corinne Diacre following hearing
With just five months to go until the Women's World Cup, the French federation (FFF) have parted ways with women's national team coach Corinne Diacre on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the federation said on Thursday.
Canadian women's soccer team takes fight for pay equity to Parliament
Members of the Canadian women's soccer team take their fight for pay equity to Parliament today.
Last stop, Buenos Aires: Boks face Argentinians for a final southern rumble, then to the World Cup
Buenos Aires will be the last Southern Hemisphere city the Springboks play in before their preparations for their World Cup defence in France.
"Their Loyalty Ends...: Prithvi Shaw Posts Cryptic Message, Leaves Fans Puzzled
Prithvi Shaw was in the headlines recently but not for his exploits on the cricket field. The Mumbai cricketer faced a lot of backlash after an altercation at a nightclub with social media influencer Sapna Gill and some of her friends. While Shaw accused the influencer of breaching his personal space, Gill in turn pressed charges of molestation on the cricketer and even said that he started the fight. While no hard action was taken against Shaw, the police went on to arrest Gill and her friends. On Thursday, Shaw took to social media and posted a cryptic message on his Instagram account that left a lot of fans puzzled.
Race To WTC Final: How Sri Lanka Can Damage India's Qualification Hopes
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is the favourite for the remaining World Test Championship final spot. Australia have already made their way to the final of the mega event with the win over India in the third Test in Indore. On the other hand, India also eye to enter the finale, but Sri Lanka might pour cold water on their plans. As India take on Australia in the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and Sri Lanka face New Zealand in a two-match Test series, here is how the Dimuth Karunaratne-side could damage India's WTC final hopes -