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Football: Lebanon Concludes Its International Break With a Friendly Match Against Myanmar

Makram Haddad, 2024-11-18 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

As Lebanon goes through a tragic period of deadly war, the national football team is finishing its international break with a final friendly match against Myanmar this Tuesday at 12:30 PM (Beirut time). Difficult Context, but Crucial Preparation This match, which will take place at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, in a 50,000-seat stadium, marks the ...

Footballer Celine Haidar Remains in Critical Condition Following Israeli Strike

Hala Abdallah, 2024-11-17 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Celine Haidar Lebanon Coma

Lebanon's national football player, Celine Haidar, underwent successful head surgery on Saturday. However, she remains in a coma in the intensive care unit at Roum Hospital in Ashrafiyeh. Haidar was injured on Saturday morning in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Chiyah area in southern Beirut. In an interview with This is Beirut, the ...

Netherlands Into Nations League Quarter-Finals as Germany Hit Seven

This is Beirut, 2024-11-17 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football Germany

Netherlands outclassed Hungary with a 4-0 victory in their winner-takes-all Nations League encounter on Saturday while Germany hammered Bosnia and Hercegovina 7-0. Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals. First-half ...

Italy's Donnarumma Thankful for Mbappe Absence in France Showdown

This is Beirut, 2024-11-16 20:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Italie Kylian Mbappé

Gianluigi Donnarumma said Saturday that he was grateful Italy wouldn't have to face his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe in their final Nations League group match with France. Mbappe was surprisingly dropped for France's fixtures in November after an underwhelming start to life at Real Madrid this season, with Les Bleus coach ...

Football: Lebanese National Team Player Celine Haidar Injured in Israeli Strike

Hala Abdallah, 2024-11-16 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Football Lebanon War

Lebanon’s national football team player Celine Haidar was reportedly injured on Saturday morning after an Israeli airstrike targeted the Chiyah area in southern Beirut. Haidar sustained a head injury from shrapnel and was rushed to Saint George Hospital in Hadath, where she remains in critical condition. As of the time of writing, the hospital ...

Ronaldo at Double as Portugal Reach Nations League Quarters, Spain Win

This is Beirut, 2024-11-16 01:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football Portugal Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez's Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Man Utd Win to End Van Nistelrooy’s Interim Spell, Ipswich Shock Spurs

This is Beirut, 2024-11-10 18:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Premier League Manchester United

United signed off Ruud van Nistelrooy's temporary stint in charge with a 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday, as Ipswich stunned Tottenham 2-1 for their first Premier League victory in 22 years. Third-placed Nottingham Forest's fine run came to an end in a 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle. Ruben Amorim will be in charge for the first time when United ...

Messi and Miami Eliminated From MLS Cup Playoffs First Round

This is Beirut, 2024-11-10 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

USA Football Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's goal of winning the MLS Cup title came to an abrupt end on Saturday with Inter Miami suffering a shock first-round elimination from the playoffs after a 3-2 home defeat to Atlanta United. Miami had won the regular season campaign with a record points total but after losing twice in the best-of-three series, the MLS Cup favorites ...

Man City Beaten Again at Brighton as Liverpool Move Five Points Clear

This is Beirut, 2024-11-10 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Manchester City Liverpool Premier League Football

Manchester City slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat after blowing the lead to lose 2-1 at Brighton, allowing Liverpool to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday. City had not suffered defeat in the league for nearly a year prior to losing at Bournemouth last weekend. But after ...

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