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Courtois back and Belgium is looking to turn the page on ‘Courtoisgate’

The appointment of Rudi Garcia as the new coach this year paved the way for Courtois’ returnThe 32-year-old goalie was picked for the Nations League playoff doubleheader against UkraineBRUSSELS: Thibaut Courtois is back with Belgium after a 21-month absence and the Red Devils are hoping the Real Madrid goalkeeper’s return will herald the start of a new era for the national team after a lean spell.Courtois abruptly left the team in June 2023 ahead of a European Championship qualifier after falling out with Belgium’s then-coach, Domenico Tedesco. Their feud, which began over a captaincy dispute and was dubbed “Courtoisgate,” quickly escalated and damaged their relationship beyond repair.The appointment of Rudi Garcia as the new coach this year paved the way for Courtois’ return.

Pakistan Star Loses Cool After New Zealand Defeat: "People Are Waiting To See Us Lose..."

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf lost his cool during the post-match press conference following his team's defeat against New Zealand in the second T20I encounter. Pakistan were outplayed once again by the hosts as the Salman Agha-led side slumped to a 5-wicket loss. During the presser, Rauf said that it is quite common in Pakistan to criticise their players and even went to claim that many people are waiting to see them lose just so that they can criticise their performances.

This IPL Captain Was A Ball Boy During 2008 Season, Reveals Chat With New Zealand Great

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer recalled the time when he was the ball boy during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Wankhede Stadium during a clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that it was his first experience of the competition and New Zealand's Ross Taylor, who played for RCB, also had a brief interaction with him. Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third title and first in 10 years last year and also led Delhi Capitals to the finals, will be aiming to replicate the same magic with PBKS when they kickstart their campaign against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25.

Campaign urges fans to watch SAFF Women’s Cup final between champions Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah

RIYADH: A new campaign has been launched to inspire football fans to attend, watch and follow the SAFF Women’s Cup final on Wednesday.

From Palestine to Pittodrie: Oday Dabbagh proving a popular addition to Aberdeen’s attack

PERTH: From Palestine to Pittodrie is a road less travelled, let alone by talented center-forwards, but Oday Dabbagh’s move to Aberdeen Football Club is proving to be a fruitful one.

"I Pull My Hair Out": Dale Steyn Makes Huge Criticism Of Fast Bowlers, Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa pace great Dale Steyn has expressed his frustration and disappointment with fast bowlers in the present day, stating that only a handful bowlers are able to deliver at crucial stages of the game by reading and adapting to the situation. In his criticism of modern day bowlers, Steyn pointed out two pacers who stand above the rest. They are India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah - the current ICC Cricketer of the Year - and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada, in many ways the successor to Steyn.

PFL MENA returns to Saudi Arabia as part of Jeddah Season

JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League has announced that season two of PFL MENA will kick off at the Onyx Arena in Jeddah on Friday, May 9.

Forest's Wood open to playing club football in native New Zealand

Chris Wood has helped bring Nottingham Forest to the brink of Champions League football with 18 goals in an extraordinary Premier League season but the hulking hitman sees himself playing on a quieter stage in his native New Zealand.

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Courtois back and Belgium is looking to turn the page on ‘Courtoisgate’

Pakistan Star Loses Cool After New Zealand Defeat: "People Are Waiting To See Us Lose..."

This IPL Captain Was A Ball Boy During 2008 Season, Reveals Chat With New Zealand Great

Campaign urges fans to watch SAFF Women’s Cup final between champions Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah

From Palestine to Pittodrie: Oday Dabbagh proving a popular addition to Aberdeen’s attack

"I Pull My Hair Out": Dale Steyn Makes Huge Criticism Of Fast Bowlers, Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah

PFL MENA returns to Saudi Arabia as part of Jeddah Season

Forest's Wood open to playing club football in native New Zealand