'In principle, I'm done', Messi unlikely to play at 2026 World Cup
BEIJING : Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that "in principle" last year's World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance at global soccer's showpiece event.
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Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes
LONDON : England seamer James Anderson has suffered a groin injury playing for Lancashire and his fitness will need to be assessed before next month's Ashes warm-up test against Ireland, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) said late on Sunday.
Ronaldo's Saudi title hopes revived after leaders lose
Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of winning the Saudi league title with Al-Nassr were given a shot in the arm on Wednesday when leaders Ittihad lost 2-1 to Al-Taawoun.
Hassan may look to emulate Zatopek's distance triple in Paris
AMSTERDAM : London Marathon women's champion Sifan Hassan may try to emulate Czech great Emil Zatopek by going for gold in the 5,000m, 10,000m and marathon at next year’s Paris Olympics, according to reports on Tuesday.
Ajax's Klaassen injured by object thrown from stands
:Ajax Amsterdam's Davy Klaassen suffered a head injury when he was hit by an object thrown from the stands, causing a lengthy delay, before his team edged bitter rivals Feyenoord in Rotterdam on Wednesday to book a place in the Dutch Cup final.
Booked, subbed and goalless - a rough night for Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr beat Abha 3-1 in the King's Cup on Tuesday but it was a disappointing night for the Portuguese forward, who failed to score, received a yellow card and was substituted for the first time since his move to Saudi Arabia.
Hughton named new Ghana coach
ACCRA : Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been named the new coach of Ghana, the country’s football association said on Sunday.
Australian Open 2023: order of play on Friday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main showcourts on the fifth day of the Australian Open on Friday (prefix number denotes seeding):