Indonesia Vs Bahrain: Garuda Harus Waspadai Jawara Piala Teluk
Timnas Indonesia selanjutnya berhadapan dengan Bahrain. Skuad Garuda harus waspada betul melawan jawara Piala Teluk 2024.
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Oman draw was South Korea's worst performance in qualifiers, says coach
South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo said his side delivered their worst performance of World Cup qualifying after being held 1-1 by Oman in Goyang, settling for a second consecutive draw following November's 1-1 stalemate with Palestine in Amman.
Japan becomes first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday.
Russia hopes for ‘return to Olympic fold’ under Coventry
“We look forward to a stronger, more independent, and more prosperous Olympic movement under a new leader, and to Russia returning to the Olympic podium,” Degtyaryov saidOne of the major problems Coventry will face will be the return to the Olympic fold of exiled RussiaMOSCOW: Russia hoped for a return from sporting exile on Thursday, believing the historic election of Kirsty Coventry as International Olympic Committee president will lead to a “stronger, more independent Olympic movement.”“We look forward to a stronger, more independent, and more prosperous Olympic movement under a new leader, and to Russia returning to the Olympic podium,” Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyaryov, who is also head of the Russian Olympic committee, wrote on his Telegram account.One of the major problems Coventry will face will be the return to the Olympic fold of exiled Russia.In Paris last year their athletes were forced to compete under a neutral banner, owing to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.“On behalf of the Russian Olympic Committee, I congratulate Kirsty Coventry on her election as President of the International Olympic Committee!,” added Degtyaryov.“Her brilliant sporting career, Olympic victories, records, and contribution to the development of sport have made her one of the favorites in this campaign.”Russia dogged outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach’s tenure first with the doping scandal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games and then Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
MLB star Mookie Betts to own first franchise team from new World Bowling League
LOS ANGELES: The World Bowling League has revealed its first franchise team, Team OMG, owned by Los Angeles Dodgers superstar and world-class bowler Mookie Betts, who will be joined by his lifelong friend and business partner with The One Marketing Group, Cam Lewis. The announcement marks the official launch of the WBL’s franchise lineup, setting the stage for a new era in the sport of bowling. The WBL, announced in 2024, combines new rules, mixed-gender teams, iconic locations and dynamic team-based gameplay to reimagine the sport of bowling, which is already played by hundreds of millions of people across the world. The WBL, via multiple broadcasting deals in place, will look to deliver fast-paced bowling action across key markets worldwide and provide a global stage for the world’s best bowlers. Betts is a three-time World Series champion, eight-time All-Star, six-time Gold Glove Award-winner, seven-time Silver Slugger Award-winner and MVP-winner.
Belgian club Anderlecht fire coach and rehire Besnik Hasi to the end of the season
BRUSSELS: Belgium’s most successful club, Anderlecht, have fired coach David Hubert and replaced him with Besnik Hasi until the end of the season. Thursday’s move came as the Belgian league enter their playoff phase. Anderlecht finished the regular season in fourth place. The 53-year-old Hasi, who also coached teams in Poland, Greece and Saudi Arabia, is returning to Anderlecht after guiding the team to the league title in 2014. He also played for the Brussels team. “I know this club and the expectations that come with it,” he said.
Son finds joy in South Korea after tough time at Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min said returning to his home country South Korea for the World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Jordan has brought him immense joy after a challenging period with the Premier League club.
Saudi midfielder Mohammed Kanno to miss World Cup qualifier against China through injury
RIYADH: Midfielder Mohammed Kanno will miss the Saudi national team’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against China on Thursday but could be available for the match against Japan on Tuesday, coach Herve Renard revealed on Wednesday.