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Verstappen Wins “Incredible” Azerbaijan GP as Piastri Crashes Out

This is Beirut 21/09 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One F1 Max Verstappen Lando Norris Ferrari

Four-time champion Max Verstappen cruised to victory for Red Bull in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix after series leader Oscar Piastri crashed on the opening lap and McLaren failed to clinch the constructors’ title. Driving with supreme authority, the Dutchman led from lights to flag to claim his first win on the unforgiving barrier-lined Baku ...

PSG Star Dembele Tipped to Beat Yamal to Win Ballon d’Or

This is Beirut 21/09 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football PSG

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati's chances of claiming a third straight women's prize hang in the balance. The cream of world football will gather at the Theatre du Chatelet in central Paris to discover who will be the ...

Man Utd Earn Vital Win Against Chelsea as Liverpool Stay Perfect

This is Beirut 21/09 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football Chelsea Manchester United Liverpool Premier League

Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in a chaotic match at Old Trafford on Saturday to earn vital breathing space for beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim as Liverpool stayed perfect in the Premier League. But Graham Potter's future as West Ham boss appears bleak after a fourth defeat in five matches left the club firmly rooted in the relegation ...

Mbappe on Target as Real Madrid Defeat Espanyol

This is Beirut 20/09 21:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football Liga Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid

In-form striker Kylian Mbappe netted again as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga. Xabi Alonso's Madrid have won all five of their opening league fixtures and French superstar Mbappe has netted five goals in the top flight. Eder Militao opened the scoring with a screamer from distance after 22 ...

Verstappen Takes Pole After Wild Session of Six Red Flag Clashes

This is Beirut 20/09 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One F1 Max Verstappen Ferrari Azerbaïdjan

Max Verstappen tip-toed through the hazards of a wild qualifying session featuring six red-flag stoppages on Saturday to claim pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. As series leader Oscar Piastri crashed and his McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris struggled for outright speed on his final lap, Red Bull's four-time champion made ...

Marseille Hoping to Catch PSG at the Right Time in Ligue 1

This is Beirut 20/09 16:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football France Ligue 1 PSG OM

Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in French football's biggest club fixture on Sunday, and are hoping it is the ideal time to face the reigning European champions. PSG top the Ligue 1 table as the only team to have won their first four games. They sit six points clear of their weekend opponents. Luis Enrique's PSG side had a drastically ...

Hamilton Beaming After Ferrari 1-2 in Baku Practice as McLaren Struggle

This is Beirut 20/09 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Formula One F1 Azerbaïdjan Ferrari Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton beamed with satisfaction on Friday after topping second practice ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his first significant sign of progress since he claimed sprint race victory in China in March. As the title-chasing McLaren duo, series leader Oscar Piastri and closest rival Lando Norris, ...

Roaring Lyles Matches Bolt With Fourth World 200m Title

This is Beirut 19/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metre titles as he scorched to victory in Tokyo on Friday. Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m in the Japanese capital, clocked 19.52sec in what the charismatic American calls his "bread and butter" event. Lyles roared as he came through the line, raising four fingers to ...

Liverpool Crave Easy Win In Merseyside Derby As Arsenal Seek Man City Hat-Trick

This is Beirut 19/09 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Liverpool Arsenal Manchester City

Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City. Arne Slot's Liverpool have made a habit of scoring late this season on the way to winning all four of their league matches so far. Their two main challengers, Arsenal and ...

Football: The Lebanese Championship Kicks Off Again

Makram Haddad 19/09 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Al-Ansar FC

Al-Ansar, the title holder and record holder with 15 championships, approaches the competition as the natural favorite. But its rivals are numerous. Nejmeh, who strengthened its squad thanks to investments from its new executive president Rami Bitar, arriving from Safa, presents itself as a serious contender. The Manara club enjoyed a flashy ...

Barcelona Beat Newcastle, Man City See Off Napoli In Champions League

This is Beirut 19/09 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Rashford Champions League Barcelona

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli. The third consecutive evening of action in the first round of games in this season's league phase also saw ...

Mourinho Appointed at Benfica as He Returns to Portugal

This is Beirut 18/09 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

José Mourinho Benfica Football Portugal

Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland, 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. The 62-year-old, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United among other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August after Benfica beat them in the Champions League ...