All boxers from Russia, Belarus removed from WBC ratings – ministry
The Board of Directors of the World Boxing Council approved the exclusion of all Russian and Belarusian boxers from the official WBC world rankings.
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World Cup in the boot prints of Maradona and golden ghosts
PARIS: In 2017, the two brightest stars in football history were united in Moscow at the draw for the following year's World Cup in Russia.
Swiss crush Italy in Billie Jean King Cup Finals
GLASGOW: Switzerland powered to a clean sweep against Italy as last year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals runners-up started their campaign with a 3-0 victory in Glasgow on Wednesday. Jil Teichmann put Switzerland ahead by saving a match point in a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto before Belinda Bencic beat Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-3. Bencic and Teichmann combined to see off Paolini and Martina Trevisan 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 in the doubles.
Ancelotti defends Benzema for not playing ahead of World Cup
MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti defended Karim Benzema from accusations he is not playing with Real Madrid to be ready for the World Cup, saying Wednesday the France striker himself is upset about his lack of minutes going into Qatar. The 34-year-old Benzema, who has been dealing with muscle fatigue, will miss his sixth straight start when Madrid host Cádiz in the Spanish league on Thursday. It will be the club’s last match before the World Cup break.
Croatia's Dalic mixes youth and experience in bid for World Cup success
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic named a 26-man squad with a blend of new and experienced players for this month's World Cup in Qatar, pairing the expertise of veterans like Luka Modric and Domagoj Vida with younger talent like Josko Gvardiol.
Croatia confirm Qatar 2022 squad
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is set to compete in his fourth World Cup finals, having been named in Croatia's squad for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Russia is preparing for close-quarters combat in Kherson, Kyiv says
Ukraine has accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothing. Kyiv officials claim it is part of preparations for close-quarters combat in what both sides predict will be one of the war's most important battles.
America votes: What might a Republican midterm victory mean for Europe?
America goes to the polls on Tuesday in midterm elections that have divided the country.