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Spanish women’s players hit back at RFEF after resignation claim

BARCELONA: Several members of Spain’s women’s team published a statement on Friday criticizing the Spanish football federation (RFEF) for claiming they had decided to retire from international duty and for making details public from an email they had sent. Late on Thursday the RFEF published a statement implying 15 players were threatening not to play unless coach Jorge Vilda was sacked, criticizing them and saying they would not be considered for selection again unless they apologized and admitted their mistake.

Spain opens probe into racist chants about Vinicius Junior

MADRID: Spanish prosecutors said on Friday they had opened an inquiry into Atletico Madrid’s supporters over racist chants aimed at Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior ahead of the clubs’ La Liga derby clash. The investigation was opened following a complaint by an anti-racism organization over the chanting which erupted from a group of Atletico fans at their Wanda Metropolitano stadium before and during Sunday’s match. “You are a monkey, Vinicius, you are a monkey,” they could be heard chanting in footage recorded by Cope radio as the Real Madrid coach arrived at the stadium.

Portugal visits Czechs needing win in Nations League

PRAGUE: Portugal play the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Saturday with Cristiano Ronaldo’s team hoping to set up a showdown with Spain to decide who advance to the Final Four tournament. Ronaldo, who will be looking to add to his international record of 117 goals, is one of seven Portugal players who are only one yellow card from a suspension that would rule them out of their final group game against Spain. Spain lead Group A2 with eight points, one more than Portugal, with two games remaining.

Flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev joins strong line-up at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABi: Flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev has been officially added to the UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev card in Abu Dhabi, where he will take on Canada’s Malcolm Gordon on Oct. 22. The 22-year-old Mokaev has been making headlines in the mixed martial arts world and boasts a perfect 8-0 record, including two wins in the Ultimate Fighting Championship since making his debut with the organisation in March.

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Frustration as Newcastle held to goalless draw by Palace in Premier League clash

NEWCASTLE: Expectations have risen so high at St. James’ Park that a dominant home point against Crystal Palace is greeted with disappointment, rather than positivity.

Jurgen Klopp hails Jordan Pickford as Everton keeper denies Liverpool

LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp praised Jordan Pickford’s “spectacular” display as the Everton goalkeeper forced Liverpool to settle for a 0-0 draw in Saturday’s feisty Merseyside derby. Conor Coady thought he had put Everton ahead with a close-range finish from Neal Maupay’s shot in the second half at Goodison Park. But the former Liverpool defender’s goal was correctly disallowed for offside after a VAR check, sparking an angry response from the stands.

Abhilash Tomy looks to conquer Golden Globe Race on his second attempt

The ocean has always been a place of solitude for Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy.

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Spanish women’s players hit back at RFEF after resignation claim

Spain opens probe into racist chants about Vinicius Junior

Portugal visits Czechs needing win in Nations League

Flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev joins strong line-up at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi

Odegbami, Adepoju predict bright future For Lanreleke Sports Academy

Frustration as Newcastle held to goalless draw by Palace in Premier League clash

Jurgen Klopp hails Jordan Pickford as Everton keeper denies Liverpool

Abhilash Tomy looks to conquer Golden Globe Race on his second attempt