Egypt FA extends contract of national team coach Hassan
July 8 : The Egyptian Football Association said on Wednesday it had approved a contract extension for national team coach Hossam Hassan after Egypt's successful campaign at the World Cup.
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London City sign two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas after Barcelona exit
July 8 : Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed for Women's Super League club London City Lionesses, the club said on Wednesday.
Baseball-MLB teams up with cricket's Suryakumar to reach fans in India
July 8 : Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it has joined forces with cricket's Suryakumar Yadav as part of an effort to bring America's favourite pastime closer to Indian sports fans.
Billy Bohan and Sam Illo set to make Ireland debuts against Japan on Saturday
Rookie props Billy Bohan and Sam Illo could be handed Ireland debuts in Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown with Japan.
India slump to record 125-run T20 defeat against England
NOTTINGHAM: India suffered their worst T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. T20 world champions India collapsed to 76 all out inside 12 overs chasing a target of 202 as England went 2-0 up in a five-match series. The margin of defeat surpassed India’s record run-loss in a T20, an 80-run defeat by New Zealand at Wellington in 2019.
Egypt’s World Cup win energizing diaspora in US ahead of Argentina clash
CHICAGO: A wave of pride has spread through the Egyptian American community as a consequence of Egypt’s FIFA World Cup team making sports history by reaching the round of 16 for the first time, setting up a showdown with Argentina.
Egypt's Hassan enjoying positive spotlight after journeyman coaching career
ATLANTA, July 6 : Hossam Hassan’s coaching career has not come close to emulating his record-breaking playing days, but the fiery Egyptian could well change that on Tuesday if his team upset Argentina at the World Cup.
Lack of individual quality at heart of Asia's poor World Cup showing
DALLAS, July 4 : Asia's flimsy World Cup challenge finally fizzled out in Dallas on Friday with Australia's penalty shootout loss to Egypt extinguishing the confederation's hopes of salvaging anything positive from a dismal campaign.