US Soccer Federation to announce World Cup roster on Nov. 9
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Iranian Hulk deletes Instagram images after boxing defeat
LONDON: Instagram star Iranian Hulk, real name Sajad Gharibi, has removed dozens of images from the social media platform over claims that they have been photoshopped. The move comes in the aftermath of his defeat in the boxing ring by Kazakh Titan, real name Almat Bakhytovich, which was described as “embarrassing” following an opening-round stoppage last month. Footage of the fight suggested that Gharibi did not possess the physique displayed in his photos.
Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards
ISTANBUL: Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas won UEFA’s player of the year awards on Thursday, making it a sweep for Spanish clubs.
Bayern to play Barcelona in Champions League group stage, Man City to meet Dortmund
ISTANBUL: Bayern Munich were placed in the same section as Robert Lewandowski’s Barcelona in Thursday’s draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage in Istanbul.
Safety, security paramount as Dubai prepares to host 15th Asia Cup cricket tournament
DUBAI: Dubai is ready to safely host the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, according to the Dubai Sports Council, the body responsible for promoting sports activities across the emirate. Dubai International Stadium will host the opening match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan this Saturday when the 16-day tournament kicks off, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. As the International Cricket Council’s headquarters, Dubai will host 10 of the 13 Asia Cup fixtures, including the opener between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on Aug.
Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open; can’t travel to States
NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic will not play in the US Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Lionel Messi's Argentina Prove Top Draw At World Cup: Official
Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser. Argentina's first round group games against arch-rivals Mexico on November 26 and Saudi Arabia on November 22 were the "most requested", Nasser Al-Khater, CEO of the Qatar organising committee, told the QNA national news agency late Wednesday. Both matches will be at the 80,000-capacity Lusail stadium, where the World Cup final will be staged on December 18.
Alexander Isak could find his 'best version' with Newcastle after Zlatan Ibrahimovic comparisons - Inside Europe
Newcastle look all but set to smash their transfer record for a signing with the acquisition of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Eddie Howe wants to bolster his forward line with the Swedish international striker, who will cost the Magpies a reported £59 million, with possible add-ons which could eventually take the fee north of £60m.