Russo will return as Boca Juniors coach, club spokesman confirms
BUENOS AIRES :Miguel Angel Russo is set to return as coach of Boca Juniors ahead of the Club World Cup, a club spokesman confirmed on Monday.
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Ancelotti on a mission to make Brazil champions again
RIO DE JANEIRO :Carlo Ancelotti was unveiled on Monday as the new coach of the Brazil national team, with the mission of pulling them back from a difficult period in order to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, as they seek to become six-time world champions.
Milan appoint Tare as new sporting director
AC Milan have appointed Albanian Igli Tare as their new sporting director, the Serie A club announced on Monday, as part of a broader reset following a disappointing season.
Gasquet delays retirement with French Open first-round win
PARIS :Crowd darling Richard Gasquet got to fight another day in his final French Open appearance as he dispatched fellow Frenchman Terence Atmane 6-2 2-6 6-3 6-0 in the first round on Monday.
Wawrinka close to the end but not stopping yet
PARIS :Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a first-round exit from Roland Garros on Monday but said he is still enjoying his tennis even if defeats are getting tougher to accept in the twilight of his stellar career.
Italy recall Acerbi for World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Moldova
Italy recalled Francesco Acerbi to their squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova on Monday, with Davide Zappacosta and Riccardo Orsolini also receiving call-ups.
Last man playing Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone
PARIS :Shortly before the time came to step onto court Philippe Chatrier with tennis veterans Roger Federer and Andy Murray to pay tribute to the recently retired Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic felt he owed much of his success to his former rivals.
Man detained after road traffic collision at Liverpool's title parade
LIVERPOOL, England :A vehicle struck a number of people during Liverpool's parade in celebration of their Premier League title success, British media reported on Monday, with police confirming that an individual had been detained.