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'I'm no hero' says dancing keeper as Australia qualify for World Cup
DOHA — Substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne’s dancing antics helped Australia claim a shootout win over Peru in an inter-continental playoff on Monday but said he was no hero, only playing his part as they claimed a fifth straight World Cup appearance.The 33-year-old journeyman, who had trials at Arsenal as a teenager, was brought on for his third cap with three minutes to play at the end of extra time and stopped the last kick as the Socceroos won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended goalless.“He’s a very good penalty saver and I did something that could affect them mentally,” a croaky voiced coach Graham Arnold explained at the post-match press conference.“They were probably asking themselves the question, ‘Why is this guy being brought on, he has to be good’.“Maybe...
June 14, 2022

'I'm no hero' says dancing keeper as Australia qualify for World Cup

Madrid did not disclose the fee for the France international.
Real Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco
MADRID — Real Madrid is signing another young, highly rated French midfielder after reaching an agreement with Monaco for the transfer of Aurélien Tchouaméni on Saturday. The 22-year-old Tchouaméni will join for six seasons, Madrid said, and will be presented on Tuesday once he passes his medical examination, reports AP.Madrid did not disclose the fee for the France international, who has played with Monaco since January 2020 after joining from Bordeaux. Sections of the Spanish media reported the fee to be 100 million euros ($105 million) including variables.Madrid already has an even younger France midfielder in its squad in 19-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, who joined from Rennes last off season, and played a key role — mostly off the bench — in the team’s run to winning the...
June 12, 2022

Real Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco

FIFA dismiss Chile complaint, Ecuador to keep spot at World Cup
ZÜRICH — Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed Chile's claims that they had fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. The Chilean Football Federation last month said it had proof that Ecuador's Byron Castillo was born in Tumaco, Colombia in 1995, and not in the Ecuadorean city of General Villamil Playas in 1998 as stated on his official documents, Reuters reported.It claimed the Barcelona of Guayaquil full back, who played in eight of Ecuador's 18 qualifying games for Qatar, used a false passport and birth certificate."After analysing the submissions of all parties concerned and considering all elements brought before it, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to close the proceedings...
June 10, 2022

FIFA dismiss Chile complaint, Ecuador to keep spot at World Cup

Fans, including children, were tear-gassed, assaulted and harassed while trying to get into the final. UEFA initially blamed the chaos and violence on fans arriving late, then blamed holders of fake tickets.
UEFA says sorry to fans for Champions League final chaos
MADRID — After initially blaming fans, UEFA apologized to them on Friday for the “frightening and distressing” chaos at the Champions League final after Real Madrid joined Liverpool in demanding the organizer explains what went wrong at the Stade de France. “UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final” last Saturday, it said in a statement. “No football fan should be put in that situation, and it must not happen again.” Fans, including children, were tear-gassed, assaulted and harassed while trying to get into the final. UEFA initially blamed the chaos and violence on fans arriving late, then blamed holders of fake tickets. French Interior...
June 04, 2022

UEFA says sorry to fans for Champions League final chaos

The match, which Real won 1-0, was delayed by more than 30 minutes after officers forcefully held back people trying to enter the Stade de France. Riot police sprayed tear gas on fans, including women and children.
Liverpool CEO reiterates call for investigation into Champions League final trouble
LONDON — Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan has reiterated a call for an investigation into last weekend's Champions League soccer final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris, which was marred by crowd trouble. The match, which Real won 1-0, was delayed by more than 30 minutes after officers forcefully held back people trying to enter the Stade de France. Riot police sprayed tear gas on fans, including women and children. European soccer governing body UEFA has commissioned an independent inquiry into the incident, while French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said on Monday that they would produce a report within 10 days. "We at Liverpool have been calling for an investigation into what happened in Paris on Saturday, not a report," Hogan said on Liverpool's...
June 03, 2022

Liverpool CEO reiterates call for investigation into Champions League final trouble

Saudi football scholarship sends 17 professional players to European leagues
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Scholarship Program for the Development of Football Talents (SSDFT) of the Ministry of Sports ended its 2022 season in the Spanish city of Salou.The program aimed at developing the players in all aspects, which resulted in a continuous effort of daily training and friendly matches.This is in addition to the participation of two teams in the International Champions Cup with the presence of the most prestigious European teams.SSDFT succeeded in exporting 17 players from the program to European leagues after signing professional contracts with a number of clubs in Europe.This was done with the aim of creating opportunities for Saudi talents in European stadiums and bringing out a professional generation that serves the national teams in all forums.
June 01, 2022

Saudi football scholarship sends 17 professional players to European leagues

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates.
Rafael Nadal advances to French Open semifinals after defeating Novak Djokovic
ROLAND GARROS — Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal beat longtime rival and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros early Wednesday to advance to the semifinals at the French Open.The 59th installment of the storied rivalry between the two all-time tennis greats was another thriller, with Nadal winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(4).The quarterfinal match, which ended after 1 a.m. local time in Paris, lasted more than four hours and was one of the most anticipated of the tournament.The 35-year-old Spaniard is seeking a record-extending 14th French Open title and also a record-extending 22nd major title.Nadal will face Alex Zverev of Germany in the semifinals. Zverev, the world No. 3, advanced after besting 19-year-old Spaniard and world No. 6 Carlos Alcaraz in four sets on Tuesday.In their...
June 01, 2022

Rafael Nadal advances to French Open semifinals after defeating Novak Djokovic

In Tuesday's event, the Saudi fencing team got one gold and one bronze.
Saudi athletes collect 67 medals as Kuwait Gulf Games come to an end
KUWAIT — Saudi national teams for fencing, karate and tennis together snatched eight different-level medals as the 3rd Gulf Games came to an end in Kuwait on Tuesday.This brings the number of medals all Saudi athletes participating in the event have collected to 67, including 16 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze.In Tuesday's event, the Saudi fencing team got one gold and one bronze; the karate team achieved three gold, and two silver while the tennis team won a bronze medal.Prince Fahd bin Juluwe bin Abdulaziz bin Masaad, Vice Chairman of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee, who led the Saudi mission to the tournament, and Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, Member of the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee, gave away the prizes to winners.
June 01, 2022

Saudi athletes collect 67 medals as Kuwait Gulf Games come to an end

Ashworth joined Brighton in 2018 after his tenure with the FA, during which the senior team reached the World Cup semi-finals in Russia in the same year of his departure.
Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director
NEWCASTLE — Former English Football Association's technical director Dan Ashworth will become Newcastle United's sporting director, the Premier League club said. The club said they had reached an agreement with league rivals Brighton & Hove Albion to release Ashworth, 51, from his current contractual obligations.Newcastle added that they would not disclose the terms of the agreement with Brighton and that the deal was subject to Premier League approval.Ashworth joined Brighton in 2018 after his tenure with the FA, during which the senior team reached the World Cup semi-finals in Russia in the same year of his departure.Newcastle ended 11th in the table this season. — Agencies
May 31, 2022

Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director

AFC invites bids for Asian Cup hosting rights, sets June 30 deadline
KUALA LUMPUR — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) invited bids to stage the 2023 Asian Cup on Tuesday following China's decision to relinquish its rights to the tournament.China was due to host the tournament in June and July next year but the country's efforts to follow a zero-COVID policy has resulted in the 24-team event being moved."The (AFC) today issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) invitation to all the AFC Member Associations (MAs) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023," AFC said in a statement."The deadline for interested MAs to submit their EoI ... is June 30, 2022."The selection process has been expedited and the hosts will no longer be selected by AFC's Congress.Instead, the confederation's administration will define the terms and...
May 31, 2022

AFC invites bids for Asian Cup hosting rights, sets June 30 deadline

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