Soal Israel, Infantino: FIFA Tak Bisa Selesaikan Masalah Geopolitik
Desakan untuk FIFA bersikap terhadap Israel terus menguat. Presiden FIFA Gianni Infantino berkelit, bilang organisasinya tak bisa selesaikan problem geopolitik.
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Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca
BARCELONA: Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 away victory in the league stage on Wednesday. Ferran Torres sent Hansi Flick’s Barcelona ahead with a cool finish but Senny Mayulu fired a depleted PSG level before half-time. It was an even and thoroughly entertaining bout between two of the competition’s favorites at the Olympic stadium which was eventually settled by Ramos’ late strike, as PSG exploited Barca’s high defensive line. “After scoring the (first) goal we got a confidence boost and in the second half we were better,” Luis Enrique told reporters. “I’m happy... because it’s an important victory and playing against Barcelona is always difficult.” Luis Enrique, who won the treble coaching Barcelona in 2015, was lacking several key players and his team held on at times but eventually got the better of last season’s semifinalists. “If you let in a goal in the last minute and you lose at home, you’re going to be disappointed,” Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong told Movistar. “There’s a long way to go in the Champions League.
Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson recalls 60s international showcase ahead of NBA Abu Dhabi Games
ABU DHABI: Few basketball players have shaped the game the way Oscar Robertson has. The Hall of Famer, known as The Big O, was the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double over an entire season — a feat not repeated until Russell Westbrook managed it more than 50 years later. He was also the league’s inaugural Rookie of the Year in 1961 and later captured an NBA championship with Milwaukee.
Amnesty International urges FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel from international football
LONDON: Amnesty International urged FIFA and the Union of European Football Associations to suspend the Israeli Football Association until the latter excludes settlers’ clubs in the occupied West Bank from competing in the Israeli leagues.
Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
BRUSSELS: Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday to pick up their first points in the Champions League. Nick Woltemade flicked in Sandro Tonali’s shot to give Newcastle the lead in Brussels before Gordon converted twice from the spot on a comfortable night for Eddie Howe’s men.
Top Skor Liga Champions: Erling Haaland Lewati Henry, Samai Salah
Erling Haaland kembali menjebol gawang lawan guna menjaga kesuburan. Bomber Manchester City itu pun sudah melewati Thierry Henry dan menyamai Mohamed Salah dalam daftar top skor Liga Champions sepanjang masa.
Muhammad Waseem to lead UAE in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifier
DUBAI: The UAE will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qualifier next month with prolific opener Muhammad Waseem leading the 15-member squad.
Andre Fletcher commands big payday of $260,000 at historic DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction
DUBAI: The West Indies’ Andre Fletcher capped a day of drama at the first-ever DP World ILT20 player auction, emerging as the most expensive player with a price tag of a whopping $260,000.