This is Beirut 18/07 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 on penalties to continue their title defence. Smilla Holmberg blasted over from the spot in an eventful shootout in Zurich after the match finished 2-2 after extra time thanks to Lucy Bronze and Michelle ...
Makram Haddad 18/07 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New face, new ambitions. At 27, Dedric Lawson — once a dominant force on Korean courts and a recent hero of the Chinese league — will now wear the colors of Lebanon. His naturalization was officially announced on the Lebanese Basketball Federation’s social media, revealing a major reinforcement, in every sense of the word. A Long ...
This is Beirut 17/07 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Former world number two Ons Jabeur announced on Thursday she was going to "take a step back and finally put myself first", after two difficult years on the circuit. "For the last two years, I've been pushing myself so hard, fighting through injuries and facing many other challenges. But deep down, I haven't felt really happy on the court for some ...
This is Beirut 17/07 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the WTA Canadian Open tournament in Montreal due to fatigue, Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old from Belarus, runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, comes off semi-final runs at Wimbledon and Berlin and titles at Madrid and Miami. "I'm looking forward to kicking off ...
This is Beirut 17/07 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number 10 shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday. "Messi made his path and I will make mine," Yamal told reporters at an event at the club shop at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium. "I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who ...
Makram Haddad 16/07 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Basketball Asia Cup China
They believed until the very end. In Shenzhen on Wednesday, the Lebanese women’s basketball team gave its all against the Philippines, falling just short (73-70) in a nail-biting contest that wrapped up Group B play at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025. A painful defeat, as the upset came down to a single free throw or rebound. And yet, despite ...
This is Beirut 16/07 16:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Real Madrid Football Lucas Vazquez
Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez will leave the club, the Spanish giants confirmed Wednesday. After his deal expired at the end of the season, Los Blancos had agreed to a short-term contract extension for the Spaniard to keep him for the Club World Cup, which they competed in this summer in the United States. "Vazquez exemplarily represents ...
This is Beirut 16/07 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Manchester City have signed a blockbuster new kit deal with Puma worth a reported £1 billion ($1.34 billion) over the next 10 years. City's extension of their contract with Puma ranks as the largest kit manufacturing partnership in Premier League history. Having agreed a £65 million per year deal with the German company in 2019, City's new ...
Makram Haddad 16/07 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
They have no standard-sized ice rink, nor a local championship. But on the ice in Canada, Lebanese hockey players are proving that passion can melt borders. And perhaps even draw new ones. With their elbows up, their blades sharpened and the cedar tree embroidered on their chests, they skate for much more than a score. In Montreal, Lebanese ...
Makram Haddad 15/07 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There are transfers, and then there are earthquakes. Sunday, July 13, 2025, will go down in Lebanese basketball history. Wael Arakji officially announced his departure from Riyadi Beirut, the legendary club with which he won everything. In a message as poignant as it was powerful, posted on Instagram, the 30-year-old said goodbye to the team... ...
This is Beirut 15/07 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is facing an investigation regarding the presence of a group of people with dwarfism as entertainers at his 18th birthday party last weekend, Spain's Ministry of Social Rights told AFP Tuesday. The winger celebrated with a private event in Olivella, around 50 kilometres west of Barcelona, which the ministry asked the ...
This is Beirut 15/07 08:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Croatia captain Luka Modric has signed a one-year deal with AC Milan at the age of 39, the Italian club said on Monday. Last week, Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner would head to the San Siro from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and had ...