UAE friendly against Lionel Messi and Argentina sold out in less than 24 hours
Tickets for next month’s friendly between Argentina and the UAE in Abu Dhabi sold out in less than 24 hours, organisers said on Sunday.
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: India Play Mighty Brazil In A Rare Opportunity
It doesn't happen that often. But an Indian football team will get a rare opportunity to rub shoulders with the mighty Brazil, in the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Hosts India are already out of reckoning for a place in the knockouts but there is no doubting the fact that their last match of the tournament will be a huge learning experience as the South American powerhouse is on a different level in world football. Hosts India conceded three goals in the second half to suffer a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Morocco in their second Group A match and crash out of the tournament on Friday.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Colombia cruise to 2-0 win vs China
Linda Caicedo scored both the goals (9th and 23rd minute) as Colombia completely brushed aside their opponents in a one-sided contest. Mexico upset Spain 2-1 to put the cat among the pigeons in Group C.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Rude awakening for Indian girls
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, without a point earned or even a goal scored so far. But was it even an attainable or realistic dream to expect the Indian girls to go further in a competition that they qualified for only by virtue of being the hosts? And to add to that, the squad only had months to prepare for their first international competition, which also happens to be the biggest competition in the world for the agegroup. The frustration and disappointment in the voice of India coach Thomas Dennerby — a veteran in the world of women’s football — at the press conference after his wards’ 0-3 defeat to Morocco on Friday, said it all.
Benzema expected to win Ballon d’Or after exploits with Real Madrid
PARIS: Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favorite to win the men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago. There are 30 nominees, but the Real Madrid striker is the outstanding candidate after his remarkable performances last season helped his club win the Champions League and La Liga. Benzema scored an astonishing 44 goals in 46 games for his club including 15 in the Champions League.
Manchester United Star Mason Greenwood Charged With Attempted Rape
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, prosecutors said on Saturday. The 21-year-old England international is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday facing three counts relating to the same woman. The player was first held in January over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.
FIFA urged to commit to compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers
FIFA has been asked to respond to calls for a compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers in Qatar by the end of the month.
Uihlein leads LIV Golf in Jeddah by 1 shot from Koepka
KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY: Peter Uihlein takes a one-shot lead going into the final day of the LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah after a 7-under 63 in the second round on Saturday.