Ronaldo prefers rest to playing in Club World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo preferred to take a rest rather than play in the revamped Club World Cup, the Portuguese international said on Saturday after renewing his contract with Al-Nassr.
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Brazilian derby heartbreak leaves Botafogo's Club World Cup dream in tatters
PHILADELPHIA :Botafogo's Club World Cup run unravelled in the cruellest way as fierce domestic rivals Palmeiras ended their campaign with a 1-0 extra-time victory on Saturday that ended the momentum building around the famous Rio de Janeiro club.
Fritz beats Brooksby to defend Eastbourne title
EASTBOURNE, England :Three-times champion Taylor Fritz came out on top in an all-American decider, beating lucky loser Jenson Brooksby 7-5 6-1 in the Eastbourne Open final on Saturday to retain his title.
Paulinho's extra-time goal sends Palmeiras into Club World Cup quarters
PHILADELPHIA :Paulinho came off the bench to score a dramatic extra-time winner as Palmeiras edged out fellow Brazilians Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
South American clubs still lack killer instinct, say FIFA experts
MIAMI :The gulf between South American and European teams may not be as wide as expected at the Club World Cup, but a clear gap still exists in their efficiency in front of goal, according to FIFA technical experts.
Dominant Norris on pole in Austria, Piastri third
SPIELBERG, Austria :McLaren's Lando Norris bounced back from his collision in Canada to take a dominant Austrian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday while championship-leading team mate and title rival Oscar Piastri qualified third.
Expanded Club World Cup is football's worst idea, says Klopp
Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has criticised the introduction of the expanded Club World Cup format, calling it the worst idea ever implemented in football.
Sinner plays down split with trainer and physio ahead of Wimbledon
LONDON :Parting company with two of your team days before Wimbledon might not sound ideal but world number one Jannik Sinner has played down any negative impact as he prepares for the grass-court Grand Slam.