Pogba returns as Juventus fight back to win derby
PARIS: Paul Pogba made his first appearance of the season as Juventus twice came from behind to win the Turin derby 4-2 on Tuesday.
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Man City stroll into FA Cup quarters, Leicester crash out
LONDON: Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City eased into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win against Bristol City, while 2021 winners Leicester suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against second tier Blackburn on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s side were never in danger of a giant-killing in the fifth round tie at Ashton Gate thanks to Foden’s brace and a late strike from Kevin De Bruyne. City will hope for another boost on Wednesday when Premier League leaders Arsenal, two points ahead of the champions, face Everton in their game in hand.
German Olympic committee says time not right to readmit Russians
MUNICH, Germany: Germany’s National Olympic Committee is opposed to letting Russian and Belarusian athletes compete internationally, the body’s chief executive said on its web site on Tuesday. “Now is not the right time to allow athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport to compete in international competitions again,” Torsten Burmester said in an interview conducted just after the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The acts of war have intensified in recent weeks, especially the attacks on the civilian population.” The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is led by a German, Thomas Bach, has said it is exploring a “pathway” to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag.
Russia claims drone crashed in Moscow region was targeting civilian infrastructure
Russia said that four drones, detected in its territory, including one that crashed near a village in the Moscow region, were "probably" targeting civilian infrastructure amid fears of Ukrainian attacks in Russia.
France's strategy in Africa: Macron unveils changing military, economic agenda
France has long been a major broker on the continent. But with political instability, insecurity and "Françafrique”, a cosy web of ties with its ex-colonies, some countries feel France has overstayed its welcome.
China's peace plan: Russia says no conditions for 'peaceful' solution for Ukraine 'for now'
The Kremlin said on Monday that China's peace plan for Ukraine deserved to be studied in detail, but claimed the conditions for a "peaceful" solution had not been met "for now".
ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev avoids early upset in Dubai
No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia fell behind 5-2 in the opening set before storming back for a 7-5, 6-2 triumph over Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday in the United Arab Emirates.
WTA roundup: Alycia Parks bounced in Austin opener
American Alycia Parks, the only seeded player in action on the first day of the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, didn't make it out of the Round of 32, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to Sweden's Mirjam Bjorklund on Monday.