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Morocco’s history-making surfer Ramzi Boukhiam believes best is yet to come

ABU DHABI: Last summer at the Paris Olympics, Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam attacked one monster wave after another at Tahiti’s iconic Teahupo’o, going toe-to-toe with Brazilian Joao Chianca in one of the most memorable heats of the Games. The duo traded perfect 8-to-10-foot barrels throughout the heat, with Boukhiam scoring a stunning 9.70 on one of his waves. But the Moroccan’s total, which combines the highest-scoring two waves per surfer, ended up being just 0.3 points short of Chianca’s tally and he missed out on a spot in the quarter-finals and a chance to fight for an Olympic medal. “It was pretty much the conditions that I love, that I dream of. Perfect heats, at perfect Teahupo’o, big waves, barrels.

Bayern Munich tie star player Jamal Musiala to contract until 2030

MUNICH: Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has extended his contract with the club through June 2030. The Bavarian powerhouse said Friday that the 21-year-old Musiala, who joined the club as a youth from English side Chelsea in 2019, signed a new deal extending the one he had for another season. “People go to the stadium for players like Jamal Musiala. He’s a truly exceptional player,” Bayern president Herbert Hainer said.

Formula E drivers revved-up for podium finishes at first Jeddah E-Prix

JEDDAH: Ahead of the third round of the Formula E’s season in Saudi Arabia this weekend, drivers from the teams competing in the first Jeddah E-Prix have revealed their ambitions for the doubleheader under lights.

Horsfield leads, Reed hits hole-in-one at LIV Golf Adelaide

ADELAIDE: Patrick Reed started the celebrations early in Friday’s opening round at LIV Golf Adelaide, while Majesticks GC’s Sam Horsfield and a couple of Torque GC teammates followed with the lowest scores on what proved to be a challenging day at The Grange.

Raducanu set for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships debut

DUBAI: Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is poised to make her first appearance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after the Grand Slam winner was awarded a wildcard for the landmark 25th anniversary of the WTA Tour event.

Liverpool’s Slot admits ‘emotions got the better of me’, explaining derby red card

LIVERPOOL: Arne Slot admitted “emotions got the better of me” after he was shown a red card following Liverpool’s fiery 2-2 Premier League draw against neighbors Everton in midweek.Liverpool were on course to extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points at Goodison Park on Wednesday but James Tarkowski struck a stunning volley to level in the eighth minute of stoppage time.Abdoulaye Doucoure’s wild celebrations in front of the away fans sparked a furious reaction, with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones confronting Doucoure, leading to the dismissal of both men.With some supporters on the pitch, stewards and police became involved before Liverpool boss Slot and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also sent off by referee Michael Oliver.Slot, whose team host struggling Wolves on Sunday, is now waiting for the Football Association to review Oliver’s match report before he finds out what, if any, sanction he will face.He could face no further action, be reminded of his responsibilities, or be charged, which would likely result in a touchline ban.The Dutchman told reporters on Friday there were “many things in extra (stoppage) time that led to me being quite emotional” but was unwilling to go into details about the incident.“I think what happened was that the extra time, the intentional five minutes that ended up being eight... and the emotions got the better of me,” said.“And if I could do that differently, if I look back at it, I would love to do it differently.

‘Inside Ittihad’: From regional powerhouse to global household name

AUSTRALIA: The name Al-Ittihad is now known around the world as much as it is regionally, thanks largely to the arrival of Karim Benzema,.

Real Madrid close in on Vinicius contract extension amid Saudi interest

MADRID: Real Madrid are close to agreeing a contract extension with Vinicius Jr. after discussions began in January amid interest from Saudi Arabia to sign FIFA’s Player of the Year to a record-breaking deal, multiple sources told Reuters on Thursday.

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Morocco’s history-making surfer Ramzi Boukhiam believes best is yet to come

Bayern Munich tie star player Jamal Musiala to contract until 2030

Formula E drivers revved-up for podium finishes at first Jeddah E-Prix

Horsfield leads, Reed hits hole-in-one at LIV Golf Adelaide

Raducanu set for Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships debut

Liverpool’s Slot admits ‘emotions got the better of me’, explaining derby red card

‘Inside Ittihad’: From regional powerhouse to global household name

Real Madrid close in on Vinicius contract extension amid Saudi interest