Loeb's six appeal makes Dakar history as Al-Attiyah heads for victory
French driver Sebastien Loeb won a record sixth successive stage in the Dakar Rally on Saturday although barring a disaster Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah looks set for a fifth title.
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Emery backs Martinez as FIFA set to investigate Argentinian celebrations
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery backed Emi Martinez after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina.
Rallying-Loeb sets Dakar record with sixth stage win in a row
Sebastien Loeb set a Dakar Rally record of six stage wins in a row on Saturday as Qatar's reigning champion Nasser Al-Attiyah stood on the brink of clinching his fifth title in the car category.
FIFA charges Argentina over World Cup final celebrations
ZURICH: FIFA opened a disciplinary case against the Argentine Football Association on Friday for alleged offensive player misconduct and violations of fair play at the World Cup final. FIFA cited its media and marketing regulations for prosecuting the case, which appears to relate to a boisterous celebration by players running through the interview zone after the game on Dec. 18. Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. About three hours later, players led by captain Lionel Messi ran and sang through the official interview area and damaged flimsy partition walls without stopping to speak to international broadcast and print media.
Eagles missing as Okocha, other legends light up CHAN in Algeria
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)
Real Madrid, Seattle Sounders could meet at Club World Cup
RABAT, Morocco: European champions Real Madrid are in line to face Seattle Sounders, the first-ever US team to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup, at the next edition of the tournament in Morocco in February.
Al-Attiyah retains Dakar lead as Loeb notches up sixth stage win
Sebastien Loeb streaked to victory in the 12th stage of the Dakar Rally on Friday, the French BRX driver's fifth stage win in a row and his sixth of this edition.
Mbappe and Hakimi return to PSG training after post-World Cup break
France’s forward Kylian Mbappe takes part in a training session at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 20, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)