Napoli 4-1 Liverpool: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's dazzling moment of genius
Napoli dispatched of Liverpool in impressive fashion on Wednesday night in the Champions League.
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Richarlison debut brace sees Tottenham past Marseille
Richarlison's first goals for Tottenham saw them mark their Champions League return with a 2-0 win over 10-man Marseille.
Miralem Pjanic joins Sharjah from Barcelona in UAE Pro League’s biggest coup in years
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Another day, another eye-catching ADNOC Pro League addition. It is not hyperbole, however, to describe Miralem Pjanic’s decision to swap Barcelona for Sharjah as the division’s boldest move in a decade. The cultured Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder’s switch — on a lucrative two-year contract, with a one-year option to extend — is a statement of intent designed to reverberate far beyond the UAE’s borders. Fabio Cannavaro, Luca Toni and David Trezeguet were the last imports of similar prestige to the four-time Serie A winner. This move is a tier above that of fellow Sharjah recruit Paco Alcacer and champions Al-Ain’s standout pre-season addition, Andriy Yarmolenko. Such is its profile, that football transfer doyen Fabrizio Romano chronicled Pjanic’s journey to feverish reaction on social media. Regulation ADNOC Pro League rumors do not usually register on the unremitting Italian’s radar.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Denise Sullivan interview & Shamrock Rovers vs Djurgardens
Denise O'Sullivan speaks to Raf Diallo, Marie Crowe and Paul Corry on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast after her goal against Slovakia fired Ireland into the second round of the 2023 FIFA World Cup play-offs.
Pakistan restrict Afghanistan to 129-6 in Asia Cup clash
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Fast bowler Haris Rauf led an inspired Pakistan bowling attack that limited Afghanistan to 129-6 on Wednesday as they look to seal a spot in the Asia Cup final. Rauf took 2-26 after Pakistan elected to field first knowing victory would secure a place in Sunday’s final against Sri Lanka and knock India out of the T20 tournament. Afghanistan struggled to put together any significant partnerships, with Ibrahim Zadran (35) the lone batsman to put up some genuine fight.
Jota hoping Celtic can build after 'dream' Real Madrid clash
Celtic winger Jota admitted it was a "dream" to compete against Real Madrid but he will focus on improving for the remainder of their Champions League campaign rather than obsessing over how they compare to the holders.
UAE driver Hamda Al-Qubaisi selected for top Formula 3 test
ABU DHABI: In a boost for women drivers, the UAE’s Hamda Al-Qubaisi has been selected to take part in a Formula 3 test on Sept. 16 at Magny-Cours in France.
Haaland double fires Man City in Sevilla rout
Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland gives thumbs up as he celebrates victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group G first-leg football match between Sevilla FC and Manchester City, at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville on September 6, 2022. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)