Brazil’s Haddad Maia to face Halep for Canadian WTA title
TORONTO: Simona Halep will bid for a third Canadian title at the WTA Toronto Masters on Sunday against determined Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia.
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Popovici on top of the word after record-setting effort in 100m freestyle
ROME: David Popovici reacted with “euphoria” after swimming the “best race I ever did” to break the men’s 100m freestyle world record at the European Championships in Rome on Saturday.
New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski’s debut
BARCELONA, Spain: Barcelona mortgaged its financial future to give Xavi Hernández the talent he wanted. But Rayo Vallecano showed Xavi he still has work to do to forge a winning team after his new-look Barcelona was held to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in their Spanish league opener. The modest club from Madrid frustrated Robert Lewandowski and his fellow Barcelona newcomers by defending well and producing the most dangerous scoring threats.
Neymar nets 2 as PSG beats Montpellier 5-2 in French league
PARIS: Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain’s high-powered attack put on another impressive display in a 5-2 win over Montpellier in the French league on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe opened his account but missed a penalty in his return from a groin injury. Neymar scored twice to take his tally to three goals in two league games for the defending champion on a night when Lionel Messi was held scoreless. The Brazil striker was also PSG’s best player in preseason friendlies as he looks to find his peak form for the World Cup in Qatar, which starts in November.
Barcelona encouraging Chelsea interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Barcelona are believed to be open to discussions over a fee for Chelsea target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Our strikeforce is set, Lukaku is integrating well, says Inter's Inzaghi
MILAN : Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said he is happy with how Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku is settling back into his surroundings and how his strikeforce is shaping up ahead of the new Serie A season.
Six new faces to watch in Serie A
Another intriguing Serie A title race looks on the cards this season as Italy’s big boys have brought in some well-known names in a bid to dethrone champions AC Milan.
Return of big names will help shape Serie A title race
Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba are looking to kick-start their careers by moving back to Serie A, while their clubs are hoping to rediscover the winning formula from their previous stints.