Messi scores in first game after World Cup as PSG win
PARIS: Lionel Messi scored in his first game since leading Argentina to the World Cup title as French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-0 on Wednesday.
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European round-up: Lionel Messi on target on PSG return
Lionel Messi scored on his return to club duty to help Paris St Germain to a 2-0 victory over Angers in Ligue 1.
Germany’s Kimmich says family saved him from World Cup woe
BERLIN: Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich thanked his family for picking him up out of a post-World Cup “hole,” which he had described as “the worst day of my life.” Immediately after Germany’s elimination from the Qatar World Cup in December — the second consecutive exit for both Germany and Kimmich after Russia in 2018 — the midfielder said he was “afraid that I’ll fall into a hole.” Speaking on Wednesday afternoon from Bayern’s summer training camp in Doha, Kimmich told reporters “honestly, I did not fall in a hole after all.” “That’s a little bit down to my three kids. With them it’s difficult to fall into a hole — you’ve got other things to do.
Qatar opens its doors to the performing arts
In the past, Qatar has taken a cautious approach to performing arts such as dance.
French football chief La Graet steps down after Zidane comments
Noel Le Graet has stepped aside as president of the French Football Federation, just days after making dismissive comments about Zinedine Zidane.
Chelsea sign Atletico forward Joao Felix on loan
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has joined Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
Arabian Gulf Cup a chance for Qatar to banish World Cup embarrassment
The World Cup remains the tournament on everyone’s minds only weeks after Argentina’s glorious triumph over France in Doha.
Under-fire French FA boss calls extraordinary meeting amid pressure to step aside
Under-fire French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet has called an extraordinary meeting of the organisation for Wednesday, sources told AFP, at which he is expected to offer an explanation for controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane which have led to a barrage of criticism and calls for him to resign.