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Water Polo: Satellity Retains Its Title as Lebanese Champion
Water Polo: Satellity Retains Its Title as Lebanese Champion

The Satellity club has successfully retained its title as the Lebanese men's water polo champion for the 2024 season, following the competition organized by the Lebanese Swimming Federation at the "Saframarine" complex. Here are the technical results recorded: The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) defeated Saframarine (21-11) ...

Ronaldo Misses Al Nassr Draw in Asian Champions League Opener
Ronaldo Misses Al Nassr Draw in Asian Champions League Opener

Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq. Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been ...

Nations League: A Guide to an Unmissable Competition
Nations League: A Guide to an Unmissable Competition

Since its creation in 2018 by UEFA, the Nations League has shaken up the international calendar. Gone are the inconsequential friendly matches; in their place is a modern competition where every game matters. But how exactly does the Nations League work, and why has it become a must-attend event for football’s major nations? Let’s break it ...

Bellingham, Tchouaméni Back for Madrid's Champions League Opener
Bellingham, Tchouaméni Back for Madrid's Champions League Opener

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday that midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni are back from injury as Los Blancos begin the defense of their Champions League trophy. The record 15-time winners and current title holders face German side Stuttgart on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu and are boosted by the return of ...

Pétanque: Great Success for the Lebanese Pétanque Cup 2024

The Lebanese Pétanque Cup 2024 took place at Club Nahda in Beit Chabab last weekend. Organized by the Lycée Montaigne, with the participation of over 150 players from the 12 federated clubs, the competition was a resounding success. Here are the results:  Precision shooting (women and men): Ali Aliyan - Cana sports Club Bassam Harkous - ...

Lebanese Basketball Clubs Making Big Moves During the Off-Season
Lebanese Basketball Clubs Making Big Moves During the Off-Season

Lebanese basketball clubs are making headlines worldwide, with al-Riyadi Beirut making it to the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Hall of Fame, while other clubs gear up for major regional tournaments, setting the stage for an electrifying season ahead.

Barcelona Lose Olmo for a Month With Hamstring Injury

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss around a month with a hamstring injury, the club said on Monday. The Spanish player scored in the 4-1 rout of Girona in La Liga on Sunday but was later substituted after sustaining the injury. "Tests conducted this Monday morning on Dani Olmo have revealed that the Barcelona forward has injured his right ...

Shapovalov Enjoys Davis Cup Redemption, Sends Canada Into Finals
Shapovalov Enjoys Davis Cup Redemption, Sends Canada Into Finals

Denis Shapovalov let out a roar of delight as he sealed 2022 champions Canada's place in this year's Davis Cup finals on Sunday, beating Britain's Dan Evans 6-0, 7-5 – redemption for the last time he faced the same opponents. Back in 2017, Shapovalov's wild hitting of a ball in frustration hit the umpire, leading to him being defaulted and ...

In-Form Napoli Top Serie A After Inter Stumble at Monza
In-Form Napoli Top Serie A After Inter Stumble at Monza

Napoli are top of Serie A after thrashing Cagliari 4-0 on Sunday in a match which was stopped in the first half due to fan disorder, as Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at Monza ahead of their Champions League opener at Manchester City. Goals from Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku and Alessandro Buongiorno gave Napoli ...

Yamal Bags Brace as Barca Take Girona Revenge
Yamal Bags Brace as Barca Take Girona Revenge

Teenage star Lamine Yamal struck twice as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed Girona 4-1 on Sunday. Hansi Flick's side have now won all five of their opening matches and avenged two humiliating Catalan derby defeats by Girona last season with an emphatic victory at Montilivi. Yamal's first-half double sent Barcelona on their way with Dani Olmo ...

Gabriel Strikes as Arsenal Hit Wasteful Spurs with Sucker Punch
Gabriel Strikes as Arsenal Hit Wasteful Spurs with Sucker Punch

Gabriel Magalhaes headed Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday as the Gunners overcame the absence of key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to extend their north London derby dominance. Mikel Arteta's side were without skipper Odegaard due to an ankle injury suffered on Norway duty, while Rice served a suspension for his red card ...

Tennis – Davis Cup: Lebanon Beat South Africa to Qualify for the Next Round
Tennis – Davis Cup: Lebanon Beat South Africa to Qualify for the Next Round

Lebanon triumphed over South Africa with a 3-1 victory in their Davis Cup World Group II encounter, held on the main court of the "Palm Hills Sports Club" on clay in Cairo, Egypt. Lebanon will play their next match early next year against a country to be determined by an upcoming draw. After leading 2-0 on Saturday, two matches took place on ...