Manchester to host Davis Cup Finals group
LONDON : Manchester will host one of the groups in the Davis Cup Finals in September, the Lawn Tennis Association confirmed on Tuesday.
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Manchester United set for significant World Cup windfall after new deal agreed
Manchester United will receive more compensation from FIFA for releasing their players at future World Cups.
Johnny Sexton to miss Champions Cup clash with Leinster, likely to miss remainder of season ahead of World Cup
Retiring Ireland legend Johnny Sexton is «likely» to miss the remainder of the season with Leinster through injury. Sexton, who captained Ireland to a historic Six Nations Grand Slam victory this year, limped out of the decisive match against England in Dublin with a groin complaint.
Algeria second team after Morocco to qualify for African Cup
CAPE TOWN: Striker Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal was enough for Algeria to beat Niger 1-0 in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday and book its place at the tournament in Ivory Coast next year. Algeria is the second team to qualify after World Cup semifinalist Morocco. Bounedjah struck in the sixth minute, putting a shot in the bottom right corner after he was played in by Riyad Mahrez.
Manchester to host group stage finals of 2023 Davis Cup in 'major coup' for tennis fans
Manchester has been unveiled as one of the host cities for the group stages of this year's Davis Cup finals - marking the first time the city-region has hosted the event in almost 30 years.
Indonesia FA plans FIFA talks amid protests over Israel at U20 World Cup
JAKARTA : The head of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) plans to hold talks with FIFA officials after the draw for the Under-20 World Cup due to take place in the Southeast Asian country was postponed amid protests over Israel's participation.
Injured Norway defender Thorisdottir to miss Women's World Cup
Norway defender Maria Thorisdottir will miss the Women's World Cup due to a foot injury, the 29-year-old said.
Algeria win to join teams qualified for 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
CAPE TOWN : Algeria secured a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 away win over Niger on Monday that ensured a top-two finish in their qualifying group with two games to go.