Schmidt's successor Kiss to make Australia coaching debut against Japan
MELBOURNE :Les Kiss will launch his tenure as Australia coach against Eddie Jones's Japan next August as part of the Wallabies' 14-test schedule in 2026.
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Guardiola admits rotation gamble backfired in loss to Leverkusen
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shouldered the blame for his team's shock 2-0 Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, conceding that his decision to overhaul the starting 11 was a massive misstep.
Man City's unbeaten home streak ends with 2-0 loss to Leverkusen
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester City suffered a rare Champions League defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday as Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen claimed a stunning 2-0 victory to end the hosts' 23-game unbeaten home run in the competition's group or league stage.
Juventus brave Arctic chill to grab 3-2 Champions League win in Bodo
BODO, Norway :Juventus substitute Jonathan David struck a stoppage-time goal to give his side a 3-2 Champions League win over Norway's Bodo/Glimt inside the Arctic Circle on Tuesday as the Italians grabbed their first victory in this season's competition.
Dortmund return to form with 4-0 Champions League victory over Villarreal
DORTMUND :Borussia Dortmund ended a three-match winless run with a decisive 4-0 triumph over 10-man Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday, powered by a double from Serhou Guirassy.
Estevao cracker for Chelsea leaves Yamal in shade
LONDON :The eagerly-awaited teenage battle of Stamford Bridge was won in emphatic style by Chelsea’s Estevao on Tuesday as he capped a lively display with a fabulous goal in a 3-0 win, as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was as anonymous as most of his teammates.
Newcastle's winning run ends with 2-1 loss at Marseille
MARSEILLE, France :Newcastle United's three-match Champions League winning streak was halted on Tuesday as they lost 2-1 at Olympique de Marseille after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice for the home side.
'We play to bring joy' - Palestine beat Libya to qualify for Arab Cup
Palestine edged Libya 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday to secure a place in the Arab Cup, bringing joy to Palestinians in the wake of the war in Gaza, to join hosts Qatar, Tunisia and Syria in Group A for the tournament beginning in December.