Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees
PARIS: Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005.
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Hard work for Halep in Toronto WTA win over Gauff
TORONTO, Canada: Simona Halep served twice for her match against Coco Gauff without success on Friday before finally securing a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) quarter-final victory at the WTA Toronto Masters. The former number one, a two-time winner in Canada, made hard work of her triumph over the rising American teenager who just missed a chance at cracking the world ranking top-10 for the first time.
Willian leaves Corinthians following death threats
SAO PAULO: Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Willian quit Corinthians on Friday following the Brazilians’ Copa Libertadores elimination against domestic rivals Flamengo, after claiming he and his family received death threats on social media. “Willian asked us for his (contract) termination. We are sad not to have him anymore and also because it didn’t go the way we expected.
Stage set for Formula E season finale with Seoul E-Prix double-header
SEOUL: Season eight of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will climax in South Korea this weekend with the 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix, where the champion driver and team will be crowned and the world’s first all-electric motorsport series will mark 100 races. Eleven teams and 22 drivers have competed in Formula E’s biggest racing season to date with rounds 15 and 16 to come this Saturday and Sunday, and four drivers still in contention for the title at the top of the standings.
Stoffel Vandoorne relishing pressure ahead of Formula E finale
Stoffel Vandoorne says he is enjoying the expectancy and pressure to deliver this weekend as he eyes the Formula E title.
Josh Ginnelly Hearts transfer latest as Robbie Neilson shuts down exit talk amid search for more new faces
Robbie Neilson is still looking to add to his Hearts squad but has dismissed reports of Josh Ginnelly being allowed to leave the club.
Formula E: Jake Dennis aiming to end season on a high at Seoul E-Prix
Avalanche Andretti driver Jake Dennis is aiming to end the Formula E season with a flourish this weekend in South Korea.
Formula E: Vandoorne eyeing 'beautiful' end to Mercedes' stint in championship
Stoffel Vandoorne says it would be a ‘beautiful’ end to Mercedes’ current spell in Formula E if they could seal both the Drivers’ and Teams’ championship this weekend in South Korea.