Barca’s Flick demands ‘focus’ ahead of crunch Atletico clash
Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings this season.
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Meme Barcelona Dihajar Sevilla, Jadi 'Sahabatnya' Liverpool
Jakarta - Barcelona dihajar Sevilla empat gol di lanjutan LaLiga. Blaugrana diledek lewat meme, salah satunya disebut jadi sahabat Liverpool.
Video: Wajah Sedih Pemain Barcelona Dibantai Sevilla 4-1
Sevilla menjamu Barcelona di pekan ke-8 Liga Spanyol, Minggu (5/10). Sevilla berhasil menang 4-1 dalam laga tersebut.
Football cannot solve conflicts like Gaza but carries message of peace, says FIFA’s Infantino
*FIFA promotes peace amid global conflicts, says Infantino*FIFA faces calls to suspend Israel from international footballZURICH: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that football could not solve conflicts, but it must carry a message of peace and unity as Israel’s military operation in Gaza and other global tensions fuel calls for the sport to take a stand.“At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring people together in a divided world,” Infantino told a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich.“Our thoughts are with those who are suffering in the many conflicts that exist around the world today, and the most important message that football can convey right now is one of peace and unity.”Infantino said world football’s governing body could not solve geopolitical crises, but “it can and must promote football around the world by harnessing its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values.”FIFA has faced repeated calls to act over the war in Gaza, with Palestinian officials pressing for Israel to be suspended from international football.The issue has been under review by FIFA for months, but no decision has been taken. Infantino has consistently said such matters require consensus with the confederations and must be handled with caution.The comments came a day after FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani noted that any decision over Israel’s participation in European competitions, including World Cup qualifiers, was a matter for UEFA to decide, effectively putting the onus on the European body.“First and foremost, it (Israel) is a member of UEFA, no different than I have to deal with a member of my region for whatever reason...
‘Bigger and bigger’: Baseball United inaugural season edges closer
DUBAI: The inaugural season of Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, edged closer with the announcement that tickets are now on sale. The competition will feature Baseball United’s four founding franchises — Mumbai Cobras, Karachi Monarchs, Arabia Wolves, and Mid East Falcons — playing a total of 21 games in 30 days at Baseball United Ballpark at The Sevens in Dubai.
Sharjah Self-Defense take Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship title
FUJAIRAH: The seventh round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, dedicated to the No-Gi category, concluded on Sunday at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah with Sharjah Self-Defence Club crowned overall champions.
Arsenal scores two late goals to beat Newcastle
MANCHESTER: Gabriel Magalhaes scored a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came back to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and close the gap on leader Liverpool.
Barca beat Real Sociedad to top Liga as Yamal returns
BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move top of La Liga by one point. After Real Madrid were thrashed 5-2 by rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby on Saturday, Hansi Flick’s side had the chance to claim pole position above Xabi Alonso’s side. Alvaro Odriozola gave Real Sociedad the lead against the run of play in the first half but Jules Kounde headed the Spanish champions level. Yamal, who missed the last four games with a groin injury, created the winner for Robert Lewandowski just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute. “I’m very happy for (Yamal), very pleased that he’s back on the pitch because we’re going to need him,” Kounde told Movistar. Barcelona held the game at the Olympic stadium, where they have played for the last two seasons, after the city council refused them a permit to reopen their Camp Nou home earlier in the week. Flick handed 17-year-old attacking midfielder Dro Fernandez his debut, also starting Roony Bardghji on the right wing and bringing in veteran Wojciech Szczesny for injured goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Barcelona dominated the ball in the first half but found it hard to beat Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. The Spain international made a fine save to deny Marcus Rashford in the early stages. On loan from Manchester United, Rashford is finding his footing at Barca and played a superb through ball for Lewandowski, who fired across the face of goal from a tight angle. Real Sociedad hit Barca with a sharp counter-attack to open the scoring after 31 minutes. Former Real Madrid defender Odriozola applied the finishing touch to Ander Barrenetxea’s cross. Barcelona stepped up a gear and found Remiro in their way again, with
Dubai set for WBC Middle East world title bout at Purse on the Palm
DUBAI: Dubai will host Purse on the Palm on Sept. 20, with the main event featuring a WBC Middle East title bout and a prize fighter tournament where the winner will walk away with almost $5,500.