N.B. cyclist preps for self-led ultra-distance race in Europe
A New Brunswick man is getting ready to embark on a European ultra-distance race where bikers plan their own route.
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Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi's World Cup goal-scoring record - ESPN
Kylian Mbappé leapfrogged Lionel Messi on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring chart by getting his 21st and 22nd career goals in the competition during France's thrilling 6-4 third-place playoff defeat to England on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Mbappe pays tribute to 'legend' Deschamps ahead of coach's final dance at World Cup
NEW YORK, July 18 : France captain Kylian Mbappe paid an emotional tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of the coach's final match in charge, saying the players had failed to give him the ending he deserved at the World Cup after 14 years at the helm.
Morocco and Spain to battle it out to host 2030 World Cup final
July 18 : New York will enjoy the footballing world's full attention on Sunday when the World Cup final is played, but the venue for the showpiece match at the 2030 tournament could become the subject of an intense diplomatic and political tussle.
From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh’s enduring love for Argentina
DHAKA: There are rooftops draped in blue and white and murals of Lionel Messi everywhere — but this is not Argentina, it is Bangladesh where football-crazy fans are again celebrating their unique bond with the South American giants. The craze for Argentina has endured for decades in a country of 170 million people who have never qualified for the World Cup, but embrace the global showpiece with unmatched passion. The connection is once again on display ahead of Sunday’s final in New Jersey, where the defending champions will face Spain. While fans in Buenos Aires prepare for what they hope will be another night of celebration, the mood more than 10,000 miles away in Dhaka is also reaching fever pitch. “I was tense during the Argentina-Egypt match. I was sweating and almost cried,” motor mechanic Nurul Islam told AFP. “But now I can confidently say that Argentina will win.” Football fans in Bangladesh have traditionally split their loyalties between Argentina and Brazil, South America’s football powerhouses. But once Brazil were eliminated in the last 16 by Norway, many of their fans also threw their weight behind Argentina. By some accounts, Bangladesh is home to the largest number of fans of the Albiceleste outside Argentina. For many the love affair began with Diego Maradona’s performances at the 1986 World Cup.
Why Argentina are the World Cup's favourite villains
July 18 : For some fans following this World Cup, the calculation has been simple: support whoever is playing against Argentina. Across the tournament, that has meant wearing the green of Algeria, the blue of Cape Verde, or the red of Switzerland. Even the often maligned England got a boost in global social media pledges of support last week ahead of their semifinal clash. And in Sunday's final, it may mean pulling on a red Spain shirt.
Listyo Sigit: Kejurnas MTB 2026 Langkah Strategis ke Ajang Dunia
Sebanyak 180 atlet dari 16 provinsi tanding di Kejuaraan Nasional Mountain Bike 2026. Ajang ini jadi langkah strategis menuju pentas Asia dan dunia.
‘Mixed feelings’ for Lucas Herbert as he and Sam Burns equal major record
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both equalled the lowest score in a men’s major by shooting 62 in an incredible half-hour in the second round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.