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'Extraordinary' Vinicius Hits Brace as Madrid Gain on Fading Girona
'Extraordinary' Vinicius Hits Brace as Madrid Gain on Fading Girona

Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of Osasuna on Saturday, with fading title rivals Girona falling to a 1-0 defeat at Getafe. The Brazilian forward mesmerised for Los Blancos and reached 18 goals across all competitions this season, while Dani Carvajal and Brahim Diaz ...

Lebanon's Taekwondo Star, Laetitia Aoun, Secures Spot in Paris Olympics
Lebanon's Taekwondo Star, Laetitia Aoun, Secures Spot in Paris Olympics

  Lebanese taekwondo champion Laetitia Aoun reached the final of the Olympic qualifying tournament in Taian, China, on Saturday, securing her coveted ticket to the Paris Olympic Games. Representing both the Lebanese national team and the Mont La Salle club, Aoun's stellar performance in the qualifying event effortlessly earned her ...

Gymnastics: Lebanese Matteo el-Beyrouthi Shines in the UAE
Gymnastics: Lebanese Matteo el-Beyrouthi Shines in the UAE

Lebanese gymnast Matteo el-Beyrouthi (11 years old) participated in the 2024 International Gymnastics Championship, organized by the United Arab Emirates Gymnastics Federation. Athletes from several Arab countries took part in this championship, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, and Lebanon. Matteo ...

Jokic’s Nuggets Beat Wemby’s Spurs While Zion Sparks Pelicans
Jokic’s Nuggets Beat Wemby’s Spurs While Zion Sparks Pelicans

Nikola Jokic dominated rookie Victor Wembanyama in a big-man battle as NBA champion Denver defeated San Antonio on Friday, while Zion Williamson powered New Orleans over the Los Angeles Clippers. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic scored 31 points on 13-of-19 shooting, while Jamal Murray added 15 points and 10 rebounds in Denver's 117-106 ...

Real Madrid File Complaint After Latest Racist Insults Towards Vinicius
Real Madrid File Complaint After Latest Racist Insults Towards Vinicius

Spanish club Real Madrid announced on Friday that it had filed a complaint regarding the racist insults made against Vinicius Junior before Atletico Madrid and Barcelona's midweek Champions League matches. "Real Madrid C. F. has filed a complaint with the Official State Prosecutor over hate and discrimination offences pertaining to the racist and ...

Holders Man City to Face Real Madrid in Champions League Quarters
Holders Man City to Face Real Madrid in Champions League Quarters

As the Champions League quarter-finals draw unfolds, anticipation rises with defending champions Manchester City slated to renew their rivalry against Real Madrid. Defending champions Manchester City are set to face Real Madrid, the record 14-time winners, in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. This marks their third consecutive encounter ...

Arz Zahreddine Will No Longer Represent Lebanon
Arz Zahreddine Will No Longer Represent Lebanon

Arz Zahreddine, the sole representative of Lebanon in the Paralympics, is now seeking to acquire citizenship from another Arab nation as this year would be the last year during which he represents his country. Arz did not disclose which country he intends to represent next year.

Barcelona Resurgence Set for Test Against Revitalised Atletico
Barcelona Resurgence Set for Test Against Revitalised Atletico

Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: Clash of titans to keep La Liga dreams alive. Barcelona sets its sights on La Liga title as it clashes with Atletico Madrid this Sunday in a crucial showdown between two Champions League contenders. Barcelona, aiming to keep its slim hopes alive for the La Liga crown, secured its spot in the Champions League ...

FA Cup: Liverpool vs. Man United in Weekend Showdown
FA Cup: Liverpool vs. Man United in Weekend Showdown

FA Cup quarter-finals: Liverpool vs. Man United clash, Newcastle aims to upset Man City. Liverpool's hunt for four major trophies faces a crucial test against Manchester United, while Newcastle aims for an FA Cup upset against Manchester City. In Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final clash, Manchester United is determined to halt Liverpool's quadruple ...

VAR Arrives in Lebanese Football: A Long-Awaited Introduction
VAR Arrives in Lebanese Football: A Long-Awaited Introduction

The introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in Lebanese football signals a pivotal moment for the sport, promising increased fairness and accuracy in officiating decisions. Despite initial challenges such as technical issues and adaptation hurdles, VAR's potential to improve refereeing standards and enhance fan engagement cannot be ...

Atletico Triumph on Penalties to Reach Champions League Quarters
Atletico Triumph on Penalties to Reach Champions League Quarters

Atletico Madrid staged an epic comeback to edge past Inter Milan in the Champions League shoot-out. Atletico Madrid bounced back from two goals down on aggregate against Inter Milan to reach the Champions League quarterfinals with a thrilling 3-2 penalty shoot-out triumph on Wednesday. Trailing by a single goal after last month's first leg, ...

Sancho Helps Dortmund Past PSV, into Champions League Quarters
Sancho Helps Dortmund Past PSV, into Champions League Quarters

In a display of precision and determination, Dortmund's early goal by Jadon Sancho and the late strike from Marco Reus propelled them into the Champions League quarter-finals. A third-minute goal from Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus' late strike sent Borussia Dortmund through to the Champions League's final eight with a 2-0 win on Wednesday, sealing ...