River Plate appoint Coudet as head coach
BUENOS AIRES, March 3 : River Plate have appointed Eduardo Coudet as head coach, the Argentine giants confirmed on Tuesday, following the departure of the club's most successful manager Marcelo Gallardo.
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Reynolds and McElhenney set for candid Wrexham commentary
LONDON, March 3 : Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will swap the directors' box for a seat behind the microphone for the club's Championship clash against Swansea City next week.
London favourite to host Spain v Argentina Finalissima after Doha doubts
MADRID, March 3 : Soccer chiefs from Europe and South America will hold a final meeting before a Thursday deadline to decide whether and where this month's "Finalissima" between Spain and Argentina will be played, with London emerging as the leading candidate after doubts over Doha, multiple sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Diving-World Aquatics pledge return to Zapopan 'in the future' after cancelled event
March 3 : World Aquatics said they would return to Zapopan, Mexico at some point in the future, declining to announce a rescheduled date for the March 5-8 Diving World Cup event that had to be cancelled due to security concerns in the region.
Tickets for World Cup playoffs in Mexico go on sale for as little as $11
March 3 : Tickets for this month's World Cup Playoff tournament in Mexico went on sale on Tuesday at bargain prices compared to the finals, with fans able to secure a seat for as little as 200 Mexican pesos ($11.33), FIFA announced.
Games opening ceremony faces boycott, travel uncertainty after Iran strikes
MILAN, March 3 - Eight countries will boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday in protest at the inclusion of Russian athletes competing under their national flag, while more delegations could miss the event due to travel disruptions following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Arteta shrugs off criticism over Arsenal's set-piece tactics
March 3 : Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remained defiant on Tuesday over criticism of his team's set-piece tactics, dismissing accusations of time-wasting while expressing frustration that his side doesn't score even more from corners.
Alcaraz defends perfect start as Sabalenka seeks reset at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 3 : Carlos Alcaraz puts his flawless start to the season on the line and fellow top seed Aryna Sabalenka aims to regroup from Australian Open disappointment as Indian Wells begins this week.