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Olympic Legends: From Kohei Uchimura to Simone Biles - Part 5
Olympic Legends: From Kohei Uchimura to Simone Biles - Part 5

AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends who have lit up the Games. Kohei Uchimura: The Beautiful Move Kohei Uchimura, the son of gymnasts, was in the gym by the age of three. "King Kohei" strove for elegance in his every move and won back-to-back all-around Olympic titles at the 2012 and 2016 ...

Tens of Thousands to Welcome Mbappe to Real Madrid
Tens of Thousands to Welcome Mbappe to Real Madrid

Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans will have even more to cheer Tuesday as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. With an expected attendance of 85,000, the stadium will be packed to the rafters for Mbappe's first appearance before fans in what should beat the ...

Spain Celebrates Euro-2024 Heroes
Spain Celebrates Euro-2024 Heroes

Thousands of people in Madrid welcomed Spain's squad home on Monday after they beat England to win Euro 2024. After receptions with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, La Roja were paraded through the capital city on an open-top bus. It was adorned with the message "it's only the beginning" and the trophy sat at the front of the ...

Basketball-U18: Lebanon Runner-Up in West Asia Championship
Basketball-U18: Lebanon Runner-Up in West Asia Championship

The U18 Lebanese Basketball team was beaten by Iran in the final of the West Asia Championship with a score of 69-54. Despite not securing the title, Lebanon will qualify for the U18  Asian Championship alongside the Iranians.

Tennis: ATCL Tennis Tournament Enters its Second Week
Tennis: ATCL Tennis Tournament Enters its Second Week

The annual ATCL tennis tournament continues on its courts in Kaslik, for the second week running. 355 male and female players took part in 16 different age groups. The tournament will continue until Saturday July 20, under the supervision of the Lebanese Tennis Federation. Monday's results are as follows: Boys: - 12 years and under: Raphael ...

Nadal Returns to Competition with Bastad Doubles Win
Nadal Returns to Competition with Bastad Doubles Win

Rafael Nadal returned to competition for the first time since his early French Open exit on Monday teaming up with Casper Ruud for a doubles win in Bastad. It was Nadal's first match since the 38-year-old fell to Alexander Zverev in the opening round at Roland Garros on May 27 as he prepares for the Paris Olympics. The Spaniard and Ruud, 25, won ...

Thomas Mueller Ends Germany Career Following Euro-2024
Thomas Mueller Ends Germany Career Following Euro-2024

Germany striker Thomas Mueller said on Monday that he was drawing a line under his 14-year career with the national team following the conclusion of Euro 2024. “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye,” Mueller said in a video statement announcing his decision. Mueller, who turns 35 in September, was a key member of ...

Olympic Legends: From Steve Redgrave to Usain Bolt – Part 4
Olympic Legends: From Steve Redgrave to Usain Bolt – Part 4

A look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends that have lit up the Games. Steve Redgrave: Awesome Oarsman British rower Sir Steve Redgrave is the only endurance sport athlete to have won gold medals in five consecutive Olympics: 1984 (coxed fours), 1988, 1992, 1996 (coxless pairs) and 2000 (coxless fours). After ...

Fans in Lebanon React to Euro-2024
Fans in Lebanon React to Euro-2024

Was Euro 2024 better than the World Cup? Check out how Spain and England supporters at the Beirut Euro Fest reacted to the thrilling final, which ended with Spain clinching a 2-1 victory over England.

Argentina Defeats Colombia 1-0 to Win Record 16th Copa America
Argentina Defeats Colombia 1-0 to Win Record 16th Copa America

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez – his fifth goal of the tournament. The win was the third ...

Spain Wing Wizards Williams and Yamal Inspire Euro-2024 Triumph
Spain Wing Wizards Williams and Yamal Inspire Euro-2024 Triumph

Mikel Oyarzabal struck Spain's Euro 2024 final winner against England on Sunday, but La Roja's triumph was inspired from start to finish by explosive wingers Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal. The youngsters have been key on their side's run to the final in Berlin and combined to send Spain ahead against England, a moment that felt fitting given ...

Alcaraz Dominates Djokovic to Retain Wimbledon Crown
Alcaraz Dominates Djokovic to Retain Wimbledon Crown

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday in a brutal statement that the new era of men's tennis has arrived. The Spanish third seed produced a performance combining awesome power with delicate touch to win 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), collecting the fourth Grand Slam of his ...