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Germany Fight Back for Draw With Netherlands After Early Goal
Germany Fight Back for Draw With Netherlands After Early Goal

Germany conceded their earliest goal in 50 years but fought back to lead at half-time before drawing 2-2 away at the Netherlands in the Nations League on Tuesday. Germany were stung early, Tijjani Reijnders giving the hosts the lead after 99 seconds. The shell shocked visitors gave up several chances in the opening half-hour, but eventually ...

Pochettino Appointed as New Coach of USA National Team

Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday. The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Espanyol coach replaces American Gregg Berhalter who was fired in July after a disappointing Copa America campaign. Pochettino is the ...

Colombia Down Argentina, Brazil Stunned in World Cup Qualifiers
Colombia Down Argentina, Brazil Stunned in World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Skipper James Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th-minute spot-kick to seal a hard-fought win for Colombia over the reigning world champions, who were ...

Kane Celebrates 100th Cap With Brace as England Sink Finland
Kane Celebrates 100th Cap With Brace as England Sink Finland

Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap in memorable style as the striker's superb double sealed a 2-0 win against Finland in the Nations League on Tuesday. England captain Kane struck with a pair of eye-catching finishes in the second half at Wembley to mark the latest landmark in his remarkable career. The 31-year-old is the 10th man to ...

F1 Design Guru Newey Targets Championship Glory After Joining Aston Martin
F1 Design Guru Newey Targets Championship Glory After Joining Aston Martin

Formula One design guru Adrian Newey is plotting to turn Aston Martin into world champions after he was named managing technical partner at the team's Silverstone headquarters on Tuesday. The widely anticipated announcement comes after it was confirmed in May that the Briton, regarded by many as the greatest designer in the sport's history, would ...

Free Agent Depay Joins Struggling Corinthians in Brazil
Free Agent Depay Joins Struggling Corinthians in Brazil

Struggling Brazilian giants Corinthian have signed Dutch attacker Memphis Depay, a free agent since his contract with Atletico Madrid ended during the summer. "Memphis Depay is a Corinthian," the club wrote on social media late on Monday. The club added that the contract will run "until 2026". Local media reported that Corinthians, mired in ...

France and Italy Win in Nations League, Haaland on Target for Norway
France and Italy Win in Nations League, Haaland on Target for Norway

Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck a late winner for Norway against Austria. The Italians built on an impressive win away in France at the weekend as they beat Israel 2-1 in a game played on neutral territory in Budapest due to the security ...

Basketball: Al-Riyadi, from Asia to the World
Basketball: Al-Riyadi, from Asia to the World

  Beirut's Al-Riyadi Club is heading to the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, to participate in the Intercontinental Club Cup from September 12 to 15, with the ambition of delivering an honorable performance. This marks the first time a Lebanese club competes at this level. Representing Asia, Al-Riyadi hopes to shine in the tournament. The ...

US Soccer Great Morgan Bids Farewell in Final Match
US Soccer Great Morgan Bids Farewell in Final Match

US soccer icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement. The 35-year-old striker announced her decision to hang up her boots on Thursday after revealing she was pregnant with her second child. She played the first 13 minutes of the San Diego ...

Football: Ten-Men Spain Sink Switzerland in 4-1 Romp
Football: Ten-Men Spain Sink Switzerland in 4-1 Romp

Spain grabbed their first win since lifting the Euro 2024 title by comprehensively beating Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League in Geneva on Sunday, despite going down to 10 men. Joselu scored a fourth-minute header and Fabian Ruiz struck Spain's second in the 13th, before defender Robin Le Normand was sent off seven minutes later. Zeki Amdouni ...

Sinner Sweeps to US Open Title for Second Grand Slam Triumph
Sinner Sweeps to US Open Title for Second Grand Slam Triumph

Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he swept aside Taylor Fritz in the US Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male champion at the majors in 21 years. World number one Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, became the first Italian man to triumph in New York with a 6-3, ...

Paralympic Games: A Successful Gamble!
Paralympic Games: A Successful Gamble!

  With a final sprint of emotions and a celebration at the Stade de France, Paris concluded its first Paralympic Games in style, described by those involved as "the finest in history." As with any major competition, the aim was not only to win medals, but also to make a lasting impression, especially in terms of the recognition and ...