Champions League back with Messi, no Mbappe, and legal drama
PARIS: The Champions League returns on Tuesday to a very different European soccer scene than it was before a three-month mid-season break.
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European wrap: PSG defeated in Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe's absence
Paris Saint-Germain's indifferent form continued with a 3-1 defeat by Monaco in Ligue 1.
Newcastle United left to ponder after draw with Eddie Howe’s former club Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH: Eddie Howe has revealed Carabao Cup final fitness concerns over Joe Willock after the Newcastle United midfielder limped out of the Magpies' draw at Bournemouth.
Healy, Gardner star as Australia thrash New Zealand at World Cup
PAARL, South Africa: Australia opened the defense of their Women’s T20 World Cup title with a crushing 97-run win over New Zealand at Boland Park in Paarl on Saturday, but captain Meg Lanning said she wanted her team to improve as the tournament progressed.
Al-Hilal put up brave fight in 5-3 defeat to Real Madrid in Club World Cup final
RABAT: Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal gave Real Madrid a scare in a 5-3 thriller in Morocco in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Saturday, as the Spanish giants cemented their place as the best club team in the world.
2023 Riyadh Marathon a sport for all
RIYADH: Runners from different parts of the world and all walks of life lined up for 2023 Riyadh Marathon on Friday.
Flamengo beat Al Ahly to Club World Cup third place
TANGIERS, Morocco: Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo came from behind to earn a 4-2 win over Egyptian side Al Ahly and finish third in the Club World Cup on Saturday. Gabriel Barbosa netted two penalties for the Brazilian side, while his strike partner Pedro also struck twice in Tangier, Morocco.
PSG lose again to Monaco on eve of Bayern Munich visit
MONACO: A weakened Paris Saint-Germain lost a second straight game in all competitions to Monaco 3-1 in the French league on Saturday, three days before facing Bayern Munich. Monaco climbed to second place, seven points behind a rattled PSG. Undefeated in all competitions from August to December, PSG have become fragile.