Chinese superfan rejoices as Messi visits Beijing
BEIJING : For thirtysomething Zhang Jiao, after realising her dream of witnessing Argentina soccer great Lionel Messi lift the World Cup every match he plays from now on is "precious".
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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Does anyone want to win the Sam Maguire, Tailteann Cup getting serious
Cora Staunton, Enda McGinley and the Sunday Times' Michael Foley join Jacqui Hurley to figure out who is heading for the quarter-finals in the All-Ireland SFC, and who will face a preliminary quarter-final first.
Jack Grealish's dad reveals Man City treble celebrations and mindblowing drinks bill
Jack Grealish wrote himself into Manchester City folklore over the last few days with the winger leading booze-filled treble celebrations - and the party attitude seemingly runs in the family, with dad Kevin Grealish enjoying the atmosphere.
'Agent Bruno' - Manchester United fans urge Fernandes to act after transfer release clause claims
Manchester United fans are urging Bruno Fernandes to help the club sign Fenerbache youngster Arda Guler following claims the midfielder has a £15million release clause in his contract.
Ex-Giants WR Homer Jones, inventor of the spike, dies at 82 - ESPN
Former New York Giants wide receiver Homer Jones, the first player to spike the football after a touchdown, died Wednesday after a battle with lung cancer. He was 82.
Spain Strike Late Against Italy To Reach Nations League Final
Spain's Joselu pounced with two minutes remaining to snatch a 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday and set up a Nations League final clash against Croatia. Luis de la Fuente's side shaded a tight battle in Enschede to progress to Sunday's final, where Zlatko Dalic's outfit are lying in wait after beating hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. Yeremy Pino sent La Roja ahead after three minutes but Ciro Immobile netted from the penalty spot to level and the game seemed destined for extra-time before Joselu prodded home from point-blank range to win it.
As the CFL's most beloved gopher, my dad gave joy to football fans — and life lessons to me
This First Person piece was written by Adam Ennis, a marketing and advertising professional in Regina. His father, Terry Ennis Jr., played the role of Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot Gainer the Gopher for decades until retiring at the end of the 2022 season.
Frustrating Kildare need to develop sense of identity
We can see knockout football looming on the horizon, albeit not quite yet.