Maradona's 1986 World Cup final jersey back in Argentine hands
Argentina's football fans rejoiced as one of national hero Diego Maradona's iconic jerseys was ‘returned’ on Thursday.
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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.
Matthäus returns Maradona jersey from 1986 World Cup final
MADRID: The jersey Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final was back in Argentine hands Thursday thanks to German great Lothar Matthäus.
Eyes on the prize as Saudi women target global sporting glory
JEDDAH: Saudi women are stepping up to take their place on the global sporting stage — with a 2,000-year-old game leading the way.
Tiger Woods’ 'Tiger Slam' golf clubs from 2000 and 2001 sold at auction for over $5 million
Tiger Woods’ career may be winding down, but his standing in the game is as high as ever — and that is likely the reason why a historic set of his clubs sold at auction for over $5 million. Woods is a 15-time major champion and one of the all-time greats of the sport who has done more than most to lift golf to the level it is at now. Ad His first major came at the Masters in 1997 and career highlights are everywhere.