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Futsal - Asian Cup: Lebanon Falls to Thailand and Exits the Qualifiers

Makram Haddad 20/01 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The journey of the Lebanese women's futsal team in the 2025 Asian Cup qualifiers came to an end with a 4-0 defeat against Thailand during the fifth and final day of Group A competitions. The match was held at the Nonthaburi Stadium, marking the conclusion of Lebanon's campaign. In the other Group A match played on the same day, Bahrain defeated ...

Man Utd, Spurs Sink Again as Man City Hit Ipswich for Six

This is Beirut 20/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Manchester United Manchester City Premier League

Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law on Sunday, while Tottenham's troubles also persisted as they lost 3-2 at Everton. Manchester City roared back into form with a 6-0 thrashing of Ipswich, while Nottingham Forest's unlikely title challenge goes on after a 3-2 victory ...

Djokovic Sets Up Alcaraz Clash, Sabalenka Surges into Melbourne Quarters

This is Beirut 19/01 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Tennis Novak Djokovic Open d'Australie Australie

Novak Djokovic surged into an Australian Open quarter-final clash against Carlos Alcaraz with a dominant straight-sets victory on Sunday while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka was a ruthless winner. Double defending champion Sabalenka is on a collision course with in-form world number three Coco Gauff in the semi-finals in Melbourne if ...

Taekwondo: Habib Zarifeh Re-Elected President for a New Chapter of Excellence

Makram Haddad 19/01 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Habib Zarifeh Taekwondo Lebanon Election

The Lebanese Taekwondo Federation has renewed its trust in Dr. Habib Zarifeh, re-electing him as president for a third consecutive term during the Electoral General Assembly held at Le Royal Hotel (Dbayeh). This meeting also served to elect a new administrative committee for a four-year term, marked by an election by acclamation. A Unanimous ...

Mitchell Scores 36 as Cavs Bounce Back, Celtics Downed

This is Beirut 19/01 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

USA Basket-ball NBA Celtics

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers roared back to form with a 124-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. The Eastern Conference leaders arrived in Minneapolis having lost two of their three previous games including a 134-114 rout by the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. But after finding ...

Barcelona Stumble to Frustrating Getafe Draw in Title Setback

This is Beirut 19/01 02:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Barça Liga Atlético Real Madrid

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race. Jules Kounde sent the visitors ahead early on but Mauro Arambarri levelled for Getafe in the first half and Barcelona could not break down Jose Bordalas' well-drilled side. The draw leaves the ...

Leganes Snap Liga Leaders Atletico’s Winning Streak

This is Beirut 18/01 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liga Atlético

Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes on Saturday, ending a club record run of 15 consecutive victories. Matija Nastasic nodded Leganes ahead early in the second half, with Griezmann dragging a poor penalty wide in the final stages to consign Atletico to a second ...

Leaders Liverpool Strike Late as Nunez Sinks Brentford

This is Beirut 18/01 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Premier League Football Liverpool

Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday. Arne Slot's side were in danger of enduring a third successive league draw after wasting a host of chances at the Gtech Community Stadium. Of all the candidates to end Liverpool's ...

Kluivert Hat-Trick Helps Bournemouth Snap Newcastle Streak

This is Beirut 18/01 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Premier League Newcastle Liverpool

Justin Kluivert's stunning hat-trick snapped Newcastle's winning streak in style as Bournemouth stormed into the Premier League's top six with a 4-1 win at St. James' Park on Saturday. The Magpies were looking to set a club record with a 10th consecutive victory in all competitions but were thoroughly outplayed by the Cherries, who are themselves ...

Veteran Monfils Stuns Fourth Seed Fritz at Australian Open

This is Beirut 18/01 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Tennis Open d'Australie Australie ATP

Gael Monfils said he was ready to "do some damage" after stunning fourth seed Taylor Fritz on Saturday to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open. The 38-year-old Frenchman fought back 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to make the fourth round for a sixth time in his 19th Australian Open. He is the second-oldest man to reach the last 16 at Melbourne ...

Skiers from Lebanese Universities Take on the Italian Slopes

Pierre Daccache 17/01 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Italy Ski

Until January 23, the 2025 Winter Universiade organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) is taking place in Italy, with the Lebanese delegation participating with an ambitious and diverse team. The Lebanese athletes are mainly competing in skiing events. The races will take place across six different venues: Turin, ...

Fired-Up Djokovic Sends Melbourne Warning, Osaka Bows Out Injured

This is Beirut 17/01 18:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Australian Open Djokovic

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury. Also on day six, women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka "pushed to the limit" to set up an intriguing showdown with teenage ...