Italy's Mancini admits tactical failure in Austria friendly loss
Italy manager Roberto Mancini's decision to play a 3-4-3 formation did not work out as Italy lost 2-0 away to Austria at the Ernst Happel Stadium in a friendly on Sunday.
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Norway's Ruud looking to improve after ATP Finals loss to Djokovic
TURIN, Italy : Norway's Casper Ruud believes this year was a positive surprise despite several final losses including Sunday's ATP Finals decider and said he still had not reached his full potential.
Pop and pomp as World Cup kicks off but Qatar poor in Ecuador loss
DOHA: The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off with an opening ceremony of pop and pomp, but a poor performance from host nation Qatar spoiled celebrations on Sunday (Nov 20).
Saudi Arabia show World Cup ambition despite 1-0 loss to Croatia in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia may have lost 1-0 to Croatia in Riyadh on Wednesday as preparations for the FIFA World Cup came to an end, but this was the Green Falcons’ best performance of the year so far. The game should give them encouragement and confidence ahead of their meeting with Argentina in the opening game of Group C in Qatar on Tuesday. After a month of training camps, this was the sixth and hardest test for coach Herve Renard’s men, coming against a team that reached the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Nienaber's Boks have 'work to do' before Rugby World Cup after France loss
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday his side "have work to do" to challenge hosts France at next year's Rugby World Cup after losing 30-26 to Les Bleus in Marseille.
Potter vows Chelsea will come back stronger as woes worsen after Newcastle loss
Chelsea manager Graham Potter said his team will "accept the struggles" but come back stronger after Joe Willock's stunning goal for Newcastle United condemned them to a third straight Premier League defeat on Saturday.
Magpies soar to inflict third straight loss on Chelsea
Joe Willock ensured Newcastle will head into the World Cup break sitting proudly in the top three after beating Chelsea to claim a fifth-successive Premier League victory.
Australia were own worst enemies in Italy loss, says coach Rennie
Frustrated Australia coach Dave Rennie admitted his side were simply not good enough in their first ever loss to Italy and refused to lay the blame for the 28-27 defeat on debutant replacement flyhalf Ben Donaldson.