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Morocco’s Under-20 World Cup winners welcomed home by large crowds

RABAT: The Moroccan team were greeted by thousands of fans in Rabat on Wednesday for a parade to celebrate their historic victory in the Under-20 World Cup last week. Morocco became the first Arab country to win the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over favorites Argentina in Sunday’s final in Chilean capital Santiago. Before the parade, Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan presided over a ceremony in honor of the team at the royal palace. The players were then driven through the streets of Rabat on an open-top bus, to the delight of jubilant supporters and to the sound of vuvuzelas. “It’s a great achievement, they filled us with joy and waved our country’s flag high,” Youssef, a 34-year-old salesman, told AFP. Yassir Zabiri, who plays for Famalicao in Portugal, scored twice in the final to end the tournament as the joint top-scorer with five goals. “The future of our football is in good hands.

Lennart Karl, 17, scores a record-breaking goal in his first Champions League start for Bayern

MUNICH: Seventeen-year-old Lennart Karl was handed his first Champions League start and made the most of it. Within five minutes of kickoff against Club Brugge on Wednesday, Karl became Bayern’s youngest Champions League goalscorer in style, breaking a record set by Jamal Musiala. Karl picked up a pass in midfield from Jonathan Tah, dodged past defender Brandon Mechele and surged to the edge of the Brugge box before hitting a swerving left-foot shot which went in over goalkeeper Nordin Jackers. Karl sprinted to the corner to celebrate with a knee slide before Bayern striker Harry Kane and midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic rushed over to hug their young teammate. At 17 years, 242 days old, Karl breaks a record set by Musiala, who was 121 days older when he scored against Lazio in a round-of-16 game four years ago, UEFA said. Karl wears the same shirt number, 42, that Musiala wore in that game. It’s Karl’s first senior club goal in his 10th Bayern appearance in all competitions. He made his debut at the Club World Cup in a 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City in June.

Dyche demands substance over style to get Forest going

LONDON: Sean Dyche said Nottingham Forest have to get back to basics if he is to turn around a disastrous start to the season that has already seen Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou sacked. Dyche will take charge for the first time against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, returning to the City Ground where he began his playing career nearly 40 years ago. The former Burnley and Everton boss’ direct playing style has been criticized in the past for lacking flair. But those tactics are now in vogue in the Premier League with long throw-ins and long punts down the field from kick-off becoming commonplace this season. “I have seen enough fashionistas come in and out of this division,” said Dyche on Wednesday. “You’ve got to win the games, it’s as simple as that. “Long ball, short ball? You’ve just got to play effective football.

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.

From Fight Island to UFC: Khamzat Chimeav’s success parallels Abu Dhabi’s rise to global MMA capital

ABU DHABI: When the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signed its long-term partnership with the UFC in 2019, it did so with a vision to establish the city as the world capital for combat sports.

Blue Jays sink Mariners to reach World Series

TORONTO: George Springer blasted a three-run home run to end the Toronto Blue Jays’ 32-year wait to return to the World Series on Monday, crushing the Seattle Mariners’ dreams of a first-ever appearance in Major League Baseball’s championship finale.

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.

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.

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Morocco’s Under-20 World Cup winners welcomed home by large crowds

Lennart Karl, 17, scores a record-breaking goal in his first Champions League start for Bayern

Dyche demands substance over style to get Forest going

Fitness platforms form pact ahead of Expo City Dubai

From Fight Island to UFC: Khamzat Chimeav’s success parallels Abu Dhabi’s rise to global MMA capital

Blue Jays sink Mariners to reach World Series

US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid

Fitter and hungrier, Luka Doncic embraces his new life before his first full season opener with Lakers