Unai Emery banishes bitter memories to lead Villarreal to unexpected glory
It’s 9:30 a.m., and I’m about to interview what is certain to be a beaming Unai Emery.
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Sports for All gearing up to host Global Goals World Cup in Saudi Arabia for second time
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has announced the return of the Global Goals World Cup to Saudi Arabia for the second time. The event will see local teams competing in 13 different regions across the Kingdom for a coveted place in the finals, which will be hosted in Jeddah during October.
Latest in long history of Hamdallah controversies could be biggest one yet
There are two guarantees for clubs that sign Abderrazak Hamdallah: The first is goals and the second is controversy. The striker makes headlines for his exploits on the pitch and is often in the news for other reasons off it. It is safe to say that the Moroccan comes with baggage but as he scores so often, it is usually tolerated.
Baniyas and Sharjah shine as Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup for Under-18s wraps in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Baniyas Club and Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club have emerged the big winners of the men’s and women’s divisions respectively at the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup for Under-18s on Saturday.
'Dark moments' have inspired Newcastle, coach says
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes recent dark moments have inspired his Newcastle United team to drive clear of Premier League relegation trouble.
Miami International Autodrome nears completion ahead of debut F1 Grand Prix
LONDON: Construction of Miami’s International Autodrome, which will host the city’s Grand Prix next month, is now “95 percent complete,” the event’s organizers said on Monday.
Boston Marathon makes springtime return
The 2022 Boston Marathon returned to its traditional mid-April spot after the previous two years were derailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Blatter, Platini go on trial in June in Swiss federal court
GENEVA: Former FIFA officials Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will go on trial for fraud and other offenses in June, Switzerland’s federal criminal court said Tuesday. The court set the trial to be heard before a panel of three judges on 11 days from June 8-22. Verdicts could be announced several weeks later by the court in Bellinzona.