Zidane-inspired Gundogan looking to banish Germany’s World Cup anguish
As a group of people huddled around a television set in the corner of a Turkish restaurant one late night in July, 1998, a young Ilkay Gundogan observed intently.
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UAE and Brazil fighters shine on Day 8 of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: Purple, brown and black-belt competitions were the highlight of the eighth day of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship as professional category fighters took to the mat at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in the UAE capital on Friday.
Qatar leader praises Russia’s World Cup ahead of US visit
DOHA: Qatar’s emir on Friday praised Russia’s “cooperation” in preparing the World Cup in a call with President Vladimir Putin while US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is due in the Gulf state, official statements said.
Messi, Neymar and Mbappe — PSG trio set for World Cup rivalry in Qatar
DOHA: There is a thread that connects the three leading favorites to win the World Cup starting in Qatar on Sunday.
Ko out in front with Maguire among the chasing pack at CME Group Tour Championship
Leona Maguire remains among the chasing pack at the halfway point of the CME Group Tour Championship where a second successive 69 sees the Cavan woman seven shots adrift of leader Lydia Ko.
Rublev joins Djokovic in Turin ATP Finals quartet
TURIN,Italy: Andrey Rublev sealed a place in the final four of the Turin ATP Finals on Friday rallying from a set down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Ko runs out to 5-shot lead at CME Group Tour Championship
NAPLES, Florida: Lydia Ko is in total control at the halfway mark of the CME Group Tour Championship.
Poland World Cup team escorted by fighter jets
WARSAW: Robert Lewandowski and his Poland teammates enjoyed a special World Cup send-off accompanied by fighter jets but critics questioned the use of military resources. Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak took to public radio on Friday to defend the decision to escort the team plane through Polish airspace the previous day. “It’s a good sign showing support for our players,” he said.