Toulouse reach French Cup final after 2-1 win at Annecy
PARIS: Midfielder Fares Chaïbi scored a late winner as top-flight Toulouse won 2-1 at second-tier Annecy to reach the French Cup final on Thursday.
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England's Lionesses triumph over Brazil in first-ever Finalissima final
England beat Brazil 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the first-ever Women's Finalissima at a packed Wembley on Thursday, with Euro 2022 hero Chloe Kelly scoring the winning spot-kick after a 1-1 draw.
England beat Brazil on penalties to win Women's Finalissima
LONDON: England beat Brazil 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the first-ever Women's Finalissima at Wembley on Thursday, with Euro 2022 hero Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick after a 1-1 draw. Sarina Wiegman's European champions were on course for a narrow win after taking the lead in a first half they dominated through a well-worked team goal finished off by Ella Toone. But Copa America Femenina winners Brazil were transformed after the break and threatened to spoil the party when Andressa Alves fired home from close range in the 93rd minute.
Maro Itoje calls on Premiership Rugby to halt player exodus to France
Maro Itoje has called on Premiership Rugby to halt the player exodus to France as he refused to rule out moving overseas when his Saracens contract expires next year.
Howe backs Newcastle to reach Man United’s level on and off pitch
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe insists Newcastle can “buck the trend” as they try to become the equal of Manchester United on and off the pitch.
French referees told not to pause matches during Ramadan
PARIS: France’s football federation has told referees they must not pause matches to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan, media reports said Friday. Unlike England’s Premier League which allows it, the practice does not comply with the French Football Federation’s statutes, several media reported the body saying in an email sent to referees Thursday. It said it had been brought to the federation’s attention that matches were being interrupted following the breaking of the Ramadan fast.
Haaland a doubt for Man City’s match against Liverpool
MANCHESTER, England: Erling Haaland is a doubt for Manchester City’s match against Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday as the striker recovers from a groin injury. The 22-year-old Haaland withdrew from the Norway squad for their European Championship qualifiers against Spain and Georgia during the international break.
On and off the pitch, Premier League caters to Muslims during Ramadan
Throughout Ramadan, many Muslims around the world find themselves counting down the hours till sunset when they can devour a lavish iftar.