Ronaldo hits late Portugal winner on 200th cap against Iceland
REYKJAVIK: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner on his 200th international appearance as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying.
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Ukrainian kickboxing champion Maksym Bordus killed fighting in war -website
KYIV: Ukrainian kickboxing champion Maksym Bordus has been killed fighting Russian forces, a website that lists athletes killed in the war said on Tuesday. Bordus was killed on June 11 in “fierce fighting against Russian invaders,” according to “Sport Angels,” a Ukrainian website set up with the assistance of the Sports Committee that brings together NGOs and federations from non-Olympic sports.
Abu Dhabi developer announces partnership with Kelly Slater Wave Company
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi developer Modon Properties has partnered with Kelly Slater Wave Company — world experts in wave technology — to create Surf Abu Dhabi, the most advanced facility of its kind in the world.
Jurgen Klinsmann is still looking for his 1st win as coach of South Korea’s national team
SEOUL: Jurgen Klinsmann is still looking for his first win as coach of South Korea’s national soccer team after a late goal gave El Salvador a 1-1 draw on Tuesday. The former United States coach was appointed in February. Despite four games on home soil, South Korea has lost to Peru and Uruguay and drawn against Colombia and now El Salvador.
Paris Olympic organizers’ headquarters searched in French corruption investigations
PARIS: French investigators searched the Paris Olympic organizers’ headquarters on Tuesday as part of corruption investigations into contracts linked to the Games, according to officials, the third straight time graft allegations have dogged a Summer Olympics. The Paris organizing committee said in a statement that a search was underway at their headquarters in the suburb of Saint-Denis, and said it was cooperating.
Khaldoon Al-Mubarak reveals ‘happiness’ and ‘pride’ after Man City’s unprecedented season
Manchester City and City Football Group Chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has spoken about the relief, happiness and pride that followed the club’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan in Istanbul on June 10.
Sharjah Self-Defense emerge champions on final day of AJP Tour Dubai International Championship
DUBAI: The AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 – Gi concluded at Al-Nasr Club recently with Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club emerging as the big winners of the three-day event.
Spain’s Nations League triumph calms fears around De la Fuente project
ROTTERDAM: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has quelled the doubts around him by leading his country to Nations League glory and ending a decade-long trophy drought.