FIFA rejects Chile appeal over Ecuador's 2022 World Cup place
Chile has lost its appeal to FIFA to replace Ecuador at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the world football governing body announced on Friday.
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Rebecca Shorten targeting first World Championship podium finish
By Paul Martin, Sportsbeat Rebecca Shorten reckons a laser-focus on the women's four can help her onto the World Championship podium for the first time in Racice later this month. Ad The Belfast rower, 28, returned from the European Championships in Munich with gold as part of the four and silver in the women's eight but the British team have only entered the former into the Czech Republic showpiece, which begins on September 18.
‘They must have found sufficient evidence’ – Russia’s anti-doping agency completes investigation into Kamila Valieva
The investigation into Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva has been finished by RUSADA, Russia’s anti-doping agency, with disciplinary hearings scheduled in the fall to reveal the findings. At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the then 15-year-old Russian won gold in the figure skating team event.
Novak Djokovic pens emotional tribute to retiring Roger Federer who prepares for Laver Cup farewell in London
Novak Djokovic has released an emotional tribute to his rival and friend Roger Federer after the Swiss icon announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion shared the news on social media prompting heartfelt reactions from across the tennis community. The likes of Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams have congratulated Federer on his achievements, and now, Djokovic has spoken for the first time since the news broke.
FIFA dismisses Chile appeal, Ecuador keep spot at World Cup
Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed an appeal in the case of Ecuadorian player Byron Castillo whom Chile claimed was ineligible for the qualifiers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. Chile had appealed FIFA's June 10 decision to dismiss their complaint that Castillo was born in Tumaco, Colombia in 1995 and not in the Ecuadorian city of General Villamil Playas in 1998, as stated on his official documents.
Hannah Scott aiming to inspire when she makes World Championship bid
By Paul Martin, Sportsbeat World Championship-bound Hannah Scott wants her experiences to act as inspiration for the next generation of female Northern Irish rowers to follow her path to the top. Ad The Coleraine star is competing in the women's single sculls in Racice as she continues to make waves following her move to England two years ago.
David Beckham: Former England captain queues for over 12 hours to see Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall
David Beckham was among mourners who spent hours queuing to see the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. The former England captain reportedly queued for over 12 hours on Friday to honour the Queen, who died aged 96 last week. Ad «I grew up in a household of royalists.
Women's Super League prepares for eagerly awaited kick-off as Arsenal host Brighton & Hove Albion in curtain raiser
With the Lionesses' European success still fresh in the mind, the Women's Super League season makes it eagerly awaited return when Arsenal welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Borehamwood on Friday evening. It promises to be a season of record-breaking attendances and forging new ground to pave the way for the next generation of stars.