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Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the EPL“I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the seasonLIVERPOOL: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday signed a new two-year contract with the club, ending months of fevered speculation over his future just a week after Mohamed Salah extended his stay.The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge.“I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the season.“There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible.

Courtois questions Real Madrid’s ‘individual’ attack after lopsided loss to Arsenal

BARCELONA: Thibaut Courtois watched from the other end of the pitch as Real Madrid’s forward took turns crashing against the Arsenal defense. Courtois had done his part by stopping a penalty. But Kylian Mbappé’s best shot sailed high and wide.

Heat scorch Bulls to advance, Mavericks upset Kings

LOS ANGELES: Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes alive on Wednesday.

Ben Sulayem: Saudi Arabia providing Arab world a major long-term F1 future

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, has hailed Saudi Arabia’s role in cementing a long-term future for Formula 1 in the Middle East.

Formula 1: How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

JEDDAH: Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix. It’s the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV — In the US, ESPN. — Other countries are listed here. What is the Saudi Arabian GP schedule? – Friday: First and second practice. – Saturday: Third practice and qualifying. – Sunday: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, 50 laps of the 6.2-kilometer (3.8-mile) Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Where is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place? The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is one of the newest venues on the F1 calendar after making its debut in 2021.

Barca through to Champions League semis despite Guirassy hat-trick

DORTMUND, Germany: Barcelona are through to the Champions League semifinals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday with Serhou Guirassy hitting a hat-trick. Holding a 4-0 lead after a dominant performance in Catalonia, the visitors were made to sweat as Dortmund and Guirassy nearly pulled off a stunning turnaround. Guirassy put Dortmund in front with a Panenka from the spot with 11 minutes gone and headed them two goals clear early in the second half. Dortmund sensed a sensation but Barcelona hit back, Fermin Lopez forcing Ramy Bensebaini into an own goal with just over half an hour remaining. Guirassy reignited Dortmund’s belief with a third on the 76th-minute mark and the final stages may have been different had Julian Brandt not been offside before scoring with 11 minutes remaining. Despite losing their first competitive game in 2025, Barcelona are through to the semis, keeping their dream of a remarkable treble alive, 10 years after last completing the feat by winning the Champions League in Berlin. Barcelona, considered title favorites, will face either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich in the final four. Clearly outclassed in the first leg, Dortmund will take inspiration from Tuesday’s performance, not least the goalscoring form of Guirassy. The 29-year-old Guinean, who has spent most of his career bouncing between the first and second divisions in Germany and France, now has 13 Champions League goals this season, more than any other player. Despite a big first-leg lead, Hansi Flick made good on his pre-match pledge to continue attacking, opting against resting any of his attacking trident of Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal or Raphinha. With coach Niko Kovac admitting Dortmund

Europa League anthem played by mistake before Villa-PSG in Champions League

A minute or so later, the more famous Champions League anthem was finally playedThis is Villa’s first season in the Champions League BIRMINGHAM, England: Call it being inexperienced in the Champions League.There was confusion before kickoff in the second leg of the quarterfinal between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday when the anthem for the second-tier Europa League competition appeared to be played by mistake as players from both teams lined up.A minute or so later, the more famous Champions League anthem was finally played at Villa Park — by which the players were almost ready for the kickoff. In the crowd was Prince William, the heir to the throne and a die-hard Villa fan.This is Villa’s first season in the Champions League.

Sharjah stun Al-Taawoun in late semifinal turnaround

SHARJAH: Sharjah scored twice in injury time on Tuesday to beat Al-Taawoun 2-1 on aggregate and move into the final of the AFC Champions League Two. Trailing from the first leg of the semifinal in Saudi Arabia, the team from the UAE were facing defeat until goals in the 94th and 99th minutes turned the tie on its head and broke Al-Taawoun hearts. The Saudi Pro League team have only themselves to blame as they could have been out of sight after 15 minutes. Seconds after the start, Sultan Mandash raced free of the defense only to pull his shot just wide. Then, in the third minute, a defensive slip from Cho Yu-min gave Musa Barrow a golden chance just outside the area, but with just Adel Al-Hosani to beat, the Gambian pulled his first-time shot just wide. Undeterred, the men from Buraidah continued to pour forward in a threatening fashion and were then given a penalty.

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Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

Courtois questions Real Madrid’s ‘individual’ attack after lopsided loss to Arsenal

Heat scorch Bulls to advance, Mavericks upset Kings

Ben Sulayem: Saudi Arabia providing Arab world a major long-term F1 future

Formula 1: How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

Barca through to Champions League semis despite Guirassy hat-trick

Europa League anthem played by mistake before Villa-PSG in Champions League

Sharjah stun Al-Taawoun in late semifinal turnaround