Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France
Italy scored twice in the second half to come from behind and beat France in the first game of the Nations League in Group A.
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Erling Haaland Fails To Score Against World No. 109, Italy Beat France In UEFA Nations League
Erling Haaland failed to score as Norway were held to a 0-0 draw on their long trip to Kazakhstan in Group B3, while Benjamin Sesko scored a penalty in Slovenia's 1-1 draw with Austria in the same section. Kazakhstan, who are ranked 109th in the FIFA World Rankings, were able to deny Haaland the Norwegian striker who has bagged seven goals in his first three Premier League games for Manchester City. Italy recovered from conceding inside 13 seconds to fight back and beat France 3-1 in their UEFA Nations League clash in Paris on Friday, while Belgium beat Israel and Wales drew with Turkey.
Chess-Carlsen beats Niemann in first encounter since cheating scandal
PARIS : Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago.
Sam Curtis the hero as impressive Ireland claim crucial Euro U21 qualifying win in Turkey
Turkey 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Super Eagles’ Lookman in 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist
Super Eagles’ striker, Ademola Lookman, whose hat-trick helped Atalanta to 2024 Europa League title, is among 30 players listed for the yearly Ballon d’Or.
Chess-Carlsen and Niemann gearing up for explosive face-off
PARIS : Chess great Magnus Carlsen will play Hans Niemann at the Speed Chess Championship (SCC) final four in their first meeting since the former world champion hinted the then American teenager had cheated in an over-the-board game two years ago.
Nuguse wins stacked Diamond League 1,500 metres, Chebet misses world record
ZURICH : American Yared Nuguse fought off a high-calibre field to win the 1,500 metres at the Weltklasse Diamond League in Zurich on Thursday, on a night when the weather dampened world record expectations at the Letzigrund Stadium.
Canadian record 'quite a challenge' for runner Philibert-Thiboutot in Zürich after illness
Charles Philibert-Thiboutot was hoping to take a serious run at reclaiming his Canadian record in the 3,000 metres Thursday in Zürich, though he isn't certain his body will co-operate.