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Alvarez Snatches Atletico Fortunate Victory at Celta
Alvarez Snatches Atletico Fortunate Victory at Celta

Julian Alvarez struck a 90th-minute winner for Atletico Madrid to snatch them a 1-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Thursday in La Liga. Even a single point would have flattered Diego Simeone's side, but they took all three when the Argentina international, on as a substitute, finished Antoine Griezmann's cross at the back post. Celta had the better ...

Golf: Lebanon on the Podium at the Arab Championship
Golf: Lebanon on the Podium at the Arab Championship

The Lebanese women's golf team took part in the fifth Arab Championship, held in Tunisia. Organized by the Arab Golf Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Tunisian Olympic Committee, the competition was contested by 121 players representing 11 countries. The Lebanese Golf Federation was led by captain Shadi ...

Formula 1: Spectacle of Glories and Tragic Shadows
Formula 1: Spectacle of Glories and Tragic Shadows

Formula 1, emblematic sport of speed and competition, is also the scene of dramatic accidents which, although they don't happen at every race, leave a lasting impression and add a captivating dimension to the spectacle. These tragic events reveal not only the perilous nature of the sport, but also its evolution in terms of safety. Accidents: A ...

Lewandowski Helps Liga Leaders Barca Past Getafe
Lewandowski Helps Liga Leaders Barca Past Getafe

Robert Lewandowski continued his fine form and earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday. The Polish forward struck from close range in the first half to maintain Barca's 100 percent record in the league so far this season with their seventh victory. Barcelona dominated despite not being able to add to their lead and ...

World Cup Winner Varane Retires
World Cup Winner Varane Retires

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Varane had joined the Italian club for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee ...

Football: Measured Ambitions for Chabab Baalbeck in the First Division
Football: Measured Ambitions for Chabab Baalbeck in the First Division

Chabab Baalbeck, newly promoted to the First Division of the Lebanese Football Championship, are aiming for a top-six finish while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. This is Beirut caught up with goalkeeping coach Mohammed Choker to find out more about his career and his aspirations for the team this season. “I've always had great ...

Football: Measured Ambitions for Chabab Baalbeck in the First Division
Football: Measured Ambitions for Chabab Baalbeck in the First Division

  Chabab Baalbeck, newly promoted to the First Division of the Lebanese Football Championship, are aiming for a top-six finish while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. This is Beirut caught up with goalkeeping coach Mohammed Choker to find out more about his career and his aspirations for the team this season. “I've always had great ...

Nkunku Hits Chelsea Hat-Trick, Man City Edge Into League Cup Last 16
Nkunku Hits Chelsea Hat-Trick, Man City Edge Into League Cup Last 16

Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed fourth tier Barrow 5-0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup on Tuesday as a much-changed Manchester City edged out Watford 2-1. Nkunku now has six goals in seven appearances this season, but the Frenchman has still been unable to nail down a regular place in Enzo Maresca's side. Maresca ...

Mbappe Strikes Again as Madrid Hold Off Alaves
Mbappe Strikes Again as Madrid Hold Off Alaves

Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday. Real Madrid, second, cut the gap on Barcelona to one point before the leaders host Getafe on Wednesday. Madrid dismantled Alaves with goals from Lucas Vazquez, Mbappe and Rodrygo before a late salvo from the ...

Basketball – Abu Dhabi Tournament: Sagesse Narrowly Falls to Kuwait SC
Basketball – Abu Dhabi Tournament: Sagesse Narrowly Falls to Kuwait SC

In the Abu Dhabi friendly tournament, Sagesse delivered an impressive performance against Kuwait SC, narrowly losing 104-106 in the semi-finals after overtime. The game, which kept spectators on the edge of their seats, saw Sagesse dominate in the early stages, building a lead of up to 16 points in the second quarter. Unfortunately, Kuwait SC ...

Lebanon – Archery: The Winners of the 2024 Championship
Lebanon – Archery: The Winners of the 2024 Championship

The Lebanese Archery Federation organized the Lebanon Championship for the 2024 season at the Chabab Mar Elias club in the Karantina region. Among those present were the Vice President of the Lebanese Olympic Committee and Vice President of the European Federation, as well as the federation president, Jacques Tamer. The championship's appeals ...

US Open Champion Sabalenka Chases Year-end Number One Ranking

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she wants to cap off a stellar year by returning to the top of the world rankings. The world number two is the top seed at the China Open this week following the withdrawal of top-ranked Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, because of undisclosed "personal matters". Fresh from winning the US Open, Sabalenka can ...