Spain return to top of FIFA rankings, Germany drop outside top 10
Euro 2024 champions Spain have climbed to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in 11 years while Germany dropped out of the top 10, world soccer's governing body said.
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'Hungry' teenager Gout upbeat after missing 200m final
TOKYO :Gout Gout missed out on the 200 metres final and the sub-20 seconds time he wanted on his world championships debut but the 17-year-old Australian is confident time is on his side.
Haaland nets landmark goal as City beat 10-man Napoli in Champions League
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged a record-breaking goal as Pep Guardiola's side kicked off their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over 10-man Napoli on Thursday.
Haaland could top Ronaldo's Champions League scoring record, says Guardiola
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester City's Erling Haaland shattered another scoring record in their 2-0 Champions League victory over visitors Napoli on Thursday and boss Pep Guardiola believes his talented striker might one day be the best player in Europe.
Rashford shines with two goals in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Newcastle
NEWCASTLE : An inspired Marcus Rashford celebrated his return to English soil by scoring twice in nine second-half minutes to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in their Champions League season opener at St James' Park on Thursday.
Sporting hit Kairat with three-goal blitz in 4-1 Champions League win
LISBON :Sporting cruised to a 4-1 home win over Kairat Almaty in their Champions League opener on Thursday, sealing the result with three goals in a four-minute second-half burst.
Terland treble sees Man United reach Women's Champions League for first time
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester United striker Elisabeth Terland scored a hat-trick as the hosts overturned a one-goal deficit from the first leg when they beat Norway's SK Brann 3-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Women's Champions League group stage for the first time.
Brilliant Club Brugge thump Monaco 4-1 in Champions League
BRUGES, Belgium :Captain Hans Vanaken led from the front as Club Brugge recorded a 4-1 thumping of Monaco at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Thursday to underline their potential for a good run in the competition this season.