Swiatek ambushed by Brazil’s Haddad Maia in stunning upset at Toronto Masters
TORONTO: Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia toppled world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA Toronto Masters.
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FIFA officially advances World Cup start by a day to Nov. 20
DOHA: FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year’s World Cup by one day to Nov. 20 in a rare change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game.
Barcelona sell off assets to make signings in attempt to restore glory days
MADRID: Barcelona’s attempts to establish themselves once again as a force in La Liga and the Champions League this season have seen the heavily-indebted Catalans gamble with their future to enable a striking summer spending spree. A year after being forced to let Lionel Messi go as eye-watering reported debts of 1.35 billion euros ($1.39 billion) crippled the club, Barcelona have spent 153 million euros on transfer fees alone to strengthen their squad, with Robert Lewandowski the most notable new arrival.
Man City 'demand' £65m for Bernardo Silva and more transfer rumours
Barcelona will need to pay £65m if they wish to bring Bernardo Silva to La Liga, according to reports.
Barcelona Sell Off Assets To Make Signings In Attempt To Restore Glory Days
Barcelona's attempts to establish themselves once again as a force in La Liga and the Champions League this season have seen the heavily-indebted Catalans gamble with their future to enable a striking summer spending spree. A year after being forced to let Lionel Messi go as eye-watering reported debts of 1.35 billion euros ($1.39 billion) crippled the club, Barcelona have spent 153 million euros on transfer fees alone to strengthen their squad, with Robert Lewandowski the most notable new arrival.
Barcelona are in a MESS and cannot register their new signings
Who better to sum up the shambolic mess at FC Barcelona than club president Joan Laporta? 'We have passed from a terminal illness, now we are in the intensive care unit,' he said earlier this summer.
Silva tells critics: put respect on Man City’s name; opens up on future amid Barca links
Bernardo Silva says he is “happy” at Manchester City but insists he has “no idea what’s going to happen” amidst Barcelona’s interest in him.
Barcelona fans hurl abuse at Frenkie de Jong amid Manchester United pursuit
Barcelona fans have been filmed hurling abuse at Frenkie de Jong as the midfielder reported for training.