Vollering to keep racing at Tour de France after crash
SAUMUR, France: Former champion Demi Vollering will continue racing at the women’s Tour de France despite a heavy crash that left her bruised.
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Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
RIYADH: Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019. “I’m here to spread joy. Let’s win together,” said Felix in a video posted on the club’s X account.
Al-Ain to host first Abu Dhabi Grappling Championship
AL-AIN: The inaugural Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025 will take place from Aug. 1 to 3 at ADNEC Centre Al-Ain, it was announced recently by International Vision Sports Management.
The vision architect: Princess Nouf Al-Saud’s blueprint for Saudi sport
When Princess Nouf Al-Saud started her role as general manager of marketing at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport in 2018, she confronted a world unfamiliar with the Kingdom’s pulse.
Manager Ruben Amorim is the right man for Man United, says midfielder Ugarte
Finishing 15th in the Premier League was nowhere near good enough for Manchester United last season but the players still have faith in manager Ruben Amorim, midfielder Manuel Ugarte said.Amorim took charge of United in November last year but guided them to just seven wins in 27 league matches and their worst-ever finish in the Premier League.They also failed to qualify for the Champions League as they lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.“We have to improve things,” Ugarte told British media.“We are all very motivated, because we believe in the coach, we believe in what he wants and that is very important,” added the Uruguayan, who also played under Amorim at Sporting.“Last year we made some changes, we changed our coach, we changed our formation.“You have to have responsibilities when you play for United. Sometimes the connections take time to get to know each other.
Lionesses’ triumph: England head coach wants more investment in women’s football to mark Euro 2025 victory
LONDON: England head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women’s football as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a “very, very special” reception at 10 Downing Street.
Nigeria’s women’s football team rise above poor management to clinch continental trophy
LAGOS: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted and splashed gifts on the triumphant national women’s football team who overcame poor preparations and missing payments to win their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
IMMAF Youth World Championships concludes in Al-Ain
AL-IN: The sixth edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships officially concluded on Sunday with the UAE claiming another medal to take its total for the tournament to 13.