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Qualifiers - WC 2026: Argentina Fall in Paraguay, Brazil Held in Venezuela

This is Beirut 2024-11-15 14:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Argentina Lionel Messi Paraguay World Cup 2026

World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Thursday. It started well for Lionel Scaloni's team, also reigning Copa America champions, as they grabbed an early lead through Inter Milan striker ...

Italy and Security-Tight France Lock Up Nations League Quarter-Final Spots

This is Beirut 2024-11-15 10:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Israel France Paris Nations League

Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lacklustre display in a scoreless draw with Israel under tight security in Paris. Lee Carsley, whose brief reign as England coach ends on Sunday, enjoyed an emphatic victory in ...

Football: Lebanon and Thailand Draw, a Promising Stalemate for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Makram Haddad 2024-11-14 21:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Lebanon Thailand Friendly match

In a match played on the Thammasat Stadium pitch, Lebanon held Thailand to a goalless draw (0-0). This friendly, part of both teams' preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, served as a real rehearsal ahead of the official qualifiers next March. For Lebanon, despite the goalless outcome, the result offers promising signs for the upcoming ...

Ranieri Comes Out of Retirement to Lead Hometown Club Roma

This Is Beirut 2024-11-14 17:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Ranieri Italy AS Roma

Claudio Ranieri took charge of his hometown team Roma on Thursday, coming out of retirement to become the Serie A club's third coach of a troubled season. Roma said that Ranieri, who won the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2016, has signed a deal until the end of the season. The 73-year-old will then "transition into a senior ...

Wembanyana Hits Another Milestone with 50-Point Game for Spurs

This is Beirut 2024-11-14 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

NBA Basket-ball Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when the 20-year-old Frenchman led the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The first overall pick in last year's draft rattled up his career-high 50 points in just 26 minutes and ended the game with 18-29 shooting with ...

Alcaraz Beats Rublev to Open ATP Finals Account, Ruud Misses Last Four Chance

This is Beirut 2024-11-14 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tennis Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing in straight sets to Alexander Zverev. World number three Alcaraz comfortably defeated Rublev to lift himself off the bottom of the John ...

Israel Face France in Paris Football Match Under Tight Security

This is Beirut 2024-11-14 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Israel Football France Friendly match

Israel face France in a Nations League match in Paris on Thursday that will be surrounded by a huge security operation following attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week. The Paris police chief has described the match at the Stade de France as "high risk" and Israel has urged fans to avoid the fixture, which authorities fear could ...

Football: Lebanon Defies the War and Relaunches Its Asian Campaign in Bangkok

Makram Haddad 2024-11-13 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Lebanon Friendly match Thailand

In a context where Lebanon is facing a devastating war, the national football team is ready to shine once again on the international stage. After a period of uncertainty caused by the tragic events hitting the country, the Lebanese team is getting back on the field with a delicate Asian tour. Thus, Lebanon will face Thailand in Bangkok on Thursday ...

France, Italy and Portugal Target Nations League Quarters

This is Beirut 2024-11-13 15:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Nations League France Italy

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals. With European champions Spain and Germany already qualified for the last eight, six spots are still to be filled going into the final two rounds of group ...

Curry Dazzles on Thompson's Return as Warriors Down Mavs

This is Beirut 2024-11-13 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

NBA

Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area with a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round of the NBA Cup on Tuesday. Thompson – a beloved member of four NBA championship-winning Golden State teams before joining Dallas in July – received a ...

Sinner Turns Aside Fritz to Close in on ATP Finals Last Four

This is Beirut 2024-11-13 09:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

ATP Jannik Sinner Daniil Medvedev

Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in on a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin. In September, Sinner had to overcome raucous home support to win his last meeting with the American as he claimed victory in the final of the US Open, also in straight ...

Rafic Eid: Defying the Odds on the Path to Dakar 2025!

Makram Haddad 2024-11-12 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Saudi Arabia Lebanon Beirut Dakar Rafic Eid

The international Lebanese driver Rafic Eid delivered an impressive performance during the Portuguese stage of the World Championship of Off-Road Rally, known as “Baja.” Finishing sixth in the overall ranking and securing second place in the veterans' category, Eid once again proved his mastery of this demanding discipline. The World ...