Global football boss Infantino hopeful of Russia return
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he hoped Russia could rejoin the global football world soon, as it would signify that the war in Ukraine was over.
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Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Stunned By LAFC In CONCACAF Champions Cup
Los Angeles FC sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami spinning to their first defeat of the season on Wednesday, scoring an upset 1-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final first-leg clash. A 57th-minute strike from Los Angeles-born El Salvador international Nathan Ordaz handed LAFC a precious advantage heading into next Wednesday's return leg in Florida. "I think we saw a complete performance," said LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo, whose only complaint was that his team had not managed to win by a more convincing margin. "If we're honest with ourselves we need to be a little sharper in front of goal. If we get the same types of chances next week in Miami we need to be a little more ruthless." Miami coach Javier Mascherano had few complaints about his team's defeat.
USA set to host 2031 Women's World Cup, UK gets 2035 - Gianni Infantino - ESPN
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the United States and the United Kingdom are poised to be named as hosts of the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, respectively.
Manchester United can unlock Bruno Fernandes with £50m transfer as first bid 'rejected'
Manchester United returned to their ways this week with another uninspiring performance at Nottingham Forest. Ex-United forward Anthony Elanga grabbed the game's only goal - sparking fresh question marks over why he was allowed to leave the club.
Simeone proud of Atletico's overall performance after Spanish Cup loss
MADRID :Atletico Madrid were knocked out in the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday after a 1-0 defeat against Barcelona for a 5-4 aggregate loss but coach Diego Simeone was proud of his side's overall performance in the season.
Barcelona beat Atletico to set up cup final against Real Madrid
MADRID -Barcelona will face fierce rivals Real Madrid in a mouth-watering Copa del Rey final after they beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at a feverish Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 5-4 aggregate win.
ATP roundup: Jenson Brooksby staves off match points, wins in Houston
Jenson Brooksby held off three straight match points during the third-set tiebreaker while recovering for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6) victory over Alejandro Tabilo of Chile in the second round of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston.
Real Madrid Hold Real Sociedad In Eight-Goal Thriller To Reach Copa Del Rey Final
Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory. Antonio Rudiger decided the pulsating tie with a header in the 115th minute, with Madrid to face Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final. Real Sociedad, trailing 1-0 from the first leg, took the lead through Ander Barrenetxea, but Endrick's fine chip pulled the 20-time winners level. A David Alaba own goal and Mikel Oyarzabal's deflected effort helped La Real open up a lead on the Spanish champions but Madrid battled back with goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni.