Qualifying matches for AFC U23 Asian Cup begin today
RIYADH: Fifty-five teams are set to start the qualifying competition today for the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024.
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Newcastle United owner backs Howe to turn around Premier League slump
BRIGHTON: “We will bounce back.” The message from the Newcastle United boardroom is loud and clear.
Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix for record 10th straight F1 victory
MONZA, Italy: Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen secured a record 10th straight win with victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, with a Red Bull one-two on Ferrari’s home track. “That’s a nice stat,” Verstappen said on team radio immediately after the win. Another flawless performance from the two-time defending champion saw Verstappen beat teammate Sergio Pérez by 6.064 seconds. Carlos Sainz Jr.
European round-up: Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Paris Saint-Germain thump Lyon
Kylian Mbappe warmed up for France's Euro 2024 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland by scoring twice as Paris Saint-Germain powered to a 4-1 win over troubled Lyon in Ligue 1.
Late Tel goal takes Bayern past stubborn Gladbach
BERLIN: A goal from French teenager Mathys Tel with three minutes remaining took Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday. A first-half strike from Kou Itakura had Gladbach looking like keeping their recent hoodoo over Bayern alive, before Leroy Sane pulled one back midway through the second half. With the clock winding down, Bayern's Joshua Kimmich curled in a corner and Tel found himself unmarked, with Gladbach's defence focusing their energies on Harry Kane. Tel headed in, sending the visiting fans into raptures and sending Bayern top of the table, at least until Union Berlin host RB Leipzig on Sunday. Two German giants of the 1970s, Gladbach has become Bayern's bogey side over the past decade, despite the Bavarians winning the last 11 Bundesliga titles. Bayern had won only one of their past seven against Gladbach, a run which included a 5-0 German Cup thumping in 2021, Bayern's biggest loss since the 1970s. Despite scoring seven goals in their first two league games, Bayern had few chances early, Gladbach suffocating striker Kane out of the game. The home side broke the deadlock after 30 minutes, Itakura heading in a rebound from a corner to give his side the lead. With Kane receiving Gladbach's attention, Sane found space and looked the most likely, rattling the crossbar five minutes from half-time. The former Man City winger eventually got his side on the board in the second half, pivoting after collecting a Joshua Kimmich chip and sliding the ball into goal with the studs of his boot. Tel, 18, came from the bench in the 81st minute and scored just six minutes later to snare the three points for Bayern. Nigeria striker Victor Boniface scored in each half to help Bayer Leverkusen to a 5-1
Getafe will help Mason Greenwood 'recover best level': coach
Getafe coach Jose Bordalas said his club will help Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood find "his best level" after his arrival on loan.
European wrap: Jude Bellingham bags Real Madrid winner against Getafe in La Liga
England international Jude Bellingham came to Real Madrid's rescue once again with a last-gasp winner against Getafe to maintain their perfect start to the LaLiga campaign.
South Sudan to represent Africa, Japan to represent Asia in Paris Olympic basketball field
MANILA, Philippines: It was a chant that Luol Deng waited years to lead. He stood along the side of the South Sudan locker room after their run in the World Cup was over, cupped his hands around his mouth and yelled the same thing, over and over.