Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales in relation to his conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.
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Bol strikes hurdles gold amid shock Jamaican title double
BUDAPEST: Femke Bol struck gold in the 400m hurdles amid an unexpected Jamaican double gold rush at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Thursday.
Spain chief Rubiales to quit over Hermoso kiss scandal - sources - ESPN
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales plans to resign on Friday after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against him over his unsolicited kiss of player Jenni Hermoso, sources have confirmed to ESPN's Rodrigo Faez.
Spanish international Laporte joins Al-Nassr from Man City
LONDON: Aymeric Laporte joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the Manchester City defender moved to Al-Nassr in a deal worth a reported £23 million ($29 million). Spain center-back Laporte won 12 major honors during his successful spell with City. However, he fell out of favor at times during City’s treble-winning campaign and the close-season signing of Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol further restricted his chances of regular action. The 29-year-old is the latest City star to accept a lucrative switch to the Gulf State after Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez recently joined Al-Ahli. Laporte made 180 appearances for City after arriving from Athletic Bilbao for a then club record £57 million in January 2018. “I am proud to have represented Manchester City over the last six seasons,” Laporte said. “When I first joined, I was excited about the prospect of winning trophies.
Spanish soccer federation chief to quit over unsolicited kiss scandal - report
MADRID : Spanish football federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales has told his staff that he plans to resign on Friday in the aftermath of his unsolicited kiss on the mouth with player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations of Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup, Cadena Ser radio said on Thursday.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 review: Is this the best ever?
Spain are first-time world champions after a scintillating final performance against England in Sydney. They join Germany as the only countries to have won the men's and women's FIFA World Cups in history.
Messi into another final after inspiring Miami comeback
MIAMI: Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their thrilling US Open Cup semifinal ended 3-3 after extra time.
Liverpool to reject offers from Saudi club for Salah - sources - ESPN
Liverpool will reject any offers for Mohamed Salah, sources have told ESPN, following attempts by Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad to make the forward the latest star player to move to the Saudi Pro League (SPL).