2024-03-22 18:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
We all have someone in our circle who is passionate about football. This sphere of activity acts like a truncated icosahedron, eliciting intense emotions in everyone. The beauty of this sport, while not the most sublime that has ever existed, has nevertheless managed to end conflicts, unite peoples, and evoke emotions that captivate more than four ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-22 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The first international table tennis tournament for men and women, organized by the Lebanese Table Tennis Federation under the supervision of the International Federation, concluded on the tables of Al-Kawthar High School in Beirut. The closing ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Youth and Sports, MP Simon Abi ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-22 12:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
German football's decision to drop Adidas as its kit supplier sparked dismay in Berlin on Friday, with the Economy Minister blasting the switch to US sportswear giant Nike as a lack of "patriotism." "For me, Adidas and black-red-gold always belonged together," Habeck said, describing the pairing as a "piece of German identity." With the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-22 10:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Damian Lillard scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and came up with two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back from a loss to NBA leaders Boston with a 115-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Lillard added 12 assists and Milwaukee's two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a two-game ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-21 18:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The International Table Tennis Tournament of Beirut entered its final phase on Wednesday. Organized by the Lebanese Table Tennis Federation under the supervision of the International Federation, this significant sporting event takes place in the halls of al-Kawthar Secondary School in Beirut. In the men's singles category, competitors fiercely ...
Pierre Daccache 2024-03-21 17:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese national football team suffered its first defeat in the joint Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup against host team Australia, with a score of 0-2. The match took place at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, west of Sydney, as part of the third day of Group Nine. An Unsurprising Starting 11 For this ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-21 10:34 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Defending champions Barcelona faced a tough challenge against Norwegian side Brann, securing a narrow 2-1 victory in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain also clinched a 2-1 win on the road against Hacken in Sweden. Barcelona dominated the match with an impressive 34 ...
Makram Haddad 2024-03-20 19:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Lebanese national soccer team faces Australia on Thursday in a match fraught with danger in Parramatta, Australia. Part of Group Nine of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup, the match promises to be a crucial one for the Cedars. On Thursday at 11:10 AM (Beirut time), all eyes will be on the pitch of the Commbank ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 16:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The inaugural international table tennis tournament, organized by the Lebanese Table Tennis Federation and overseen by the International Federation, kicked off with a flurry of matches at al-Kawthar Secondary School in Beirut. Day one saw enthusiastic crowds witnessing thrilling encounters on eight tables. The inaugural international table tennis ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 14:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nikola Jokic scored 35 points as the Denver Nuggets held off a second-half rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves to record a 115-112 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Tuesday. Serbian star Jokic shepherded Denver over the line after Minnesota erased an 18-point second-quarter deficit to seriously rattle the reigning NBA ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 10:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Verstappen aims for a hat-trick in Melbourne amidst Red Bull turmoil. Max Verstappen is poised to extend his winning streak to three races this season, emerging as the clear favorite for victory at the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. Despite the triumphs in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Red Bull has been grappling with internal turmoil, casting a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 10:06 - Reading : less than a minute
In the first-leg quarter-final clashes of the women's Champions League, Chelsea dominated Ajax with a resounding 3-0 victory, while Lyon secured a 2-1 win over Benfica. Chelsea's Lauren James opened the scoring against Ajax, followed by Germany's Sjoeke Nusken netting two goals which sealed Chelsea's commanding performance. Chelsea manager Emma ...