Newcastle eyes first League Cup semifinal in 47 years ahead of Tuesday clash
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United must find their clinical edge if the team is to progress to its first League Cup semifinal since 1976.
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Iraqi hospitality at the fore as Basra residents open homes to traveling fans
BASRA: Ever since Basra was announced as the host of the 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup, concerns over adequate accommodation were raised. With thousands of footballing fans descending on the southern Iraqi city, a limited number of hotel rooms has left many expecting a lodging crisis.
Arabian Gulf Cup hosts Iraq sink Saudi Arabia in torrential rain with 2-0 win
BASRA: Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Monday evening at an almost flooded Basra International Stadium to go top of Group A after two games in the 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup. Despite conditions that bordered on the farcical, Ibrahim Bayesh’s first half goal put the hosts in control Aso Rostam sealed the win just before the end.
Messi and Ronaldo to meet in friendly between PSG and Saudi select
Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will play a friendly against a select side made up of players from Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr and their Saudi rivals Al Hilal in Riyadh on 19 January, the French champions announced on Monday.
Ronaldo could make Saudi debut in PSG friendly - Al Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month, coach Rudi Garcia has said.
Paris Saint-Germain to face off with Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr stars in Riyadh Season Cup match
RIYADH: French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), including stars Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos, will face off against the stars of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr for the Riyadh Season Cup.
PSG's Messi to be rested for French Cup match at Chateauroux
PARIS: Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his world Cup winning campaign, coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday (Jan 5).
Messi granted extended rest ahead of return next week
Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his World Cup-winning campaign according to manager Christophe Galtier.