US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid
NEW YORK: The US plans to co-host the 2031 World Cup with regional neighbors, the same structure being used for the men’s championship next year.
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Fitter and hungrier, Luka Doncic embraces his new life before his first full season opener with Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, California: Although Luka Doncic has always loved the ocean, he had never lived in a coastal city until this year. Ljubljana, Slovenia; Madrid; and Dallas are all fine stopovers on the journey of a transcendent basketball player, but they’re not exactly near the beach.
Fitness platforms form pact ahead of Expo City Dubai
DUBAI: Two of the UAE’s leading wellness movements — She Runs and Dubai Active — are joining forces to empower women in association with Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30.
Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets for European tie at Aston Villa
JERUSALEM: Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for a Europa League match at away to Aston Villa, the Israeli club announced Monday. The local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) covering Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, last week blocked visiting fans from attending the November 6 match following a police risk assessment. That decision drew widespread political criticism, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with widespread calls for the ruling to be reversed. The British government said Friday it was working to allow Israeli fans to be present. But a statement on the Maccabi Tel Aviv website said: “The wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount and, from hard lessons learned, we have taken the decision to decline any allocation offered on behalf of away fans, and our decision should be understood in that context. “We hope that circumstances will change and look forward to being able to play in Birmingham in a sporting environment in the near future.” The announcement came only a day after Israeli police called off the Israeli Premier League match between Maccabi and city rivals Hapoel because of “riots” between rival fans. Maccabi insisted their supporters were not involved in the unrest Maccabi Tel Aviv’s atatement questioned the motivation of those leading calls for a ban on away fans. “We acknowledge the efforts of the UK government and police to ensure both sets of fans can attend the match safely, and are grateful for the messages of support from across the footballing community and society at large,” said the club. “Our first-team squad consists of Muslims, Christian and Jewish players and our fan base also crosses the ethnic and religious divide.
Suporter Maccabi Tel Aviv Rusuh di Israel usai Dilarang ke Inggris
Suporter Maccabi Tel Aviv berulah di negara sendiri usai bentrok dengan pendukung tim rival, Hapoel Tel Aviv. Keputusan kepolisian Inggris untuk melarang mereka datang bulan depan dinilai sudah tepat.
Man City's Rodri to miss Villarreal, Villa games, says Guardiola
Manchester City will be without midfielder Rodri for matches against Villarreal and Aston Villa this week as the Spanish midfielder continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola said
Israeli Premier League football derby called off due to disturbances
TEL AVIV, Israel: The football derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was called off Sunday after disturbances before kickoff led police to determine it was unsafe to go ahead. Trouble flared in and around Bloomfield Stadium, which is shared by both clubs, ahead of the Israeli Premier League match. The Jerusalem Post’s English-language website said the game “was canceled after police determined that conditions at the stadium were unsafe to continue,” with “extensive use of pyrotechnics by fans, including fireworks and smoke grenades.”
Thomas Frank on the defensive as Tottenham slip to another home defeat
Thomas Frank defended Tottenham after they slipped to another home defeat in the Premier League with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.