Liverpool train for Champions League opener and Napoli's 'new Maradona' - in pictures
Liverpool came within touching distance of European glory last season but were denied at the final hurdle by a Vinicius Junior-inspired Real Madrid.
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Jabeur defeats Tomljanovic to reach US Open semifinals
NEW YORK: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur claimed another piece of tennis history after becoming the first African woman to reach the semifinals of the US Open on Tuesday with a straight sets victory over Ajla Tomljanovic. Jabeur, who was also the first woman from Africa to win a place in the Wimbledon final in July, moved into the last four with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) win on the Arthur Ashe Stadium Court. The 28-year-old will face either 12th seed Coco Gauff or in-form French 17th seed Caroline Garcia in Thursday’s semifinals.
Ex Manchester United star Paul Pogba dealt fresh injury setback amid World Cup fears
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba faces a race against time to be fit for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after making the decision to undergo surgery on an ongoing knee problem.
What is semi-automated offside technology and how will it work in the Champions League and at the World Cup?
Fans tuning into the opening round of Champions League action for 2022/23 might well spot something they’ve never seen before. Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will be used in European football’s showpiece tournament this season for the first time, as well as at the World Cup at the end of the year in Qatar.
Bellingham goal helps Dortmund seal home Champions League win
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund continued their impressive start to the season as Jude Bellingham scored in a comfortable 3-0 Champions League home win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday. With striker Sebastien Haller, who is currently undergoing treatment for testicular cancer, watching on in the stands, Dortmund were composed and dominant throughout despite fielding four Champions League debutants in the starting XI.
Oršić goal earns Dinamo Zagreb surprising win over Chelsea
ZAGREB, Croatia: Mislav Oršić must wish he could play English teams every week. The Croatia forward ran from the halfway line and produced a deft finish in the 13th minute to lead Dinamo Zagreb to a surprising 1-0 win over Chelsea in their opening Group E match in the Champions League on Tuesday.
India close to Asia Cup exit after Sri Lanka defeat
DUBAI: Sri Lanka produced an impressive run chase to down India by six wickets on Tuesday and leave their opponents staring at an early exit from the Asia Cup. If Pakistan beat Afghanistan on Wednesday, they will face Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final and knock out arch rivals India in the process. Half-centuries from openers Pathum Nissanka (52) and Kusal Mendis (57) gave Sri Lanka the perfect start to their chase of 174 in the Super Four game.
Semi-automated offside: Chelsea goal disallowed vs Dinamo Zagreb
Semi-automated offside was used as Chelsea lost to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.