Messi inspires PSG to 4-3 win over Troyes
PARIS: Lionel Messi grabbed a goal and assist to inspire Paris St Germain to a 4-3 comeback victory over Troyes on Saturday as the Ligue 1 table-toppers extended their lead to five points.
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Paraguay artist who painted boots for Messi looks to bring color to World Cup
ASUNCIÓN: Lili Cantero, a 29-year-old Paraguayan artist famed for painting intricate and personal soccer boots for stars including Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, is preparing a new colorful show of her work to take to the World Cup in Qatar. The Asuncion-born artist is painting some two dozen sets of boots, balls and canvases, many inspired by the Middle Eastern nation and its capital Doha, which will host national teams from around the world next month to compete for the World Cup crown.
PSV beats Arsenal 2-0, Real Betis reaches round of 16 in Europa League
PSV Eindhoven became the first team to hold Arsenal scoreless this season, beating the Gunners 2-0 on Thursday to keep alive the fight for first place in their Europa League group. Joey Veerman and substitute Luuk de Jong scored in the second half for PSV to hand Premier League leader Arsenal only its second loss of the season in all competitions and first in the Europa League. De Jong set up Veerman to shoot past Aaron Ramsdale from inside the area in the 56th minute before heading in the second seven minutes later.
Hamilton hoping to race on past 40 with new Mercedes contract
MEXICO CITY: Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to sign a new multi-year contract with Mercedes and continue racing in Formula One into his forties. Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion revealed he was in talks with the team about another multi-year. Asked about his future, Hamilton, 37, said: “You’re stuck with me for quite a bit longer.
International stars to compete as Diriyah Tennis Cup returns to Saudi capital
RIYADH: The Kingdom will once again host international tennis stars as they compete for the title at the Diriyah Tennis Cup championship which will be held on Dec. 8-10, as part of the second edition of Diriyah Season.
Platform launched to facilitate World Cup travel, visiting of Saudi tourist destinations
RIYADH: The Saudi Tourism Authority launched Thursday a unified communication platform titled “Here For You (Hadhireen)” to provide travel services to Saudi citizens, expatriates and tourists within the Kingdom, who are also attend the matches and events of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Saudi Arabia team continue World Cup preparations in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: The Saudi Arabia national team resumed its FIFA World Cup preparatory program on Thursday morning in Abu Dhabi.
Paraguay artist who painted boots for Messi looks to bring color to World Cup
ASUNCIÓN : Lili Cantero, a 29-year-old Paraguayan artist famed for painting intricate and personal soccer boots for stars including Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, is preparing a new colorful show of her work to take to the World Cup in Qatar.