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Freddy Rincón taking on England's Graeme Le Saux during the 1998 World Cup.
Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain dies after car crash
BOGOTA — Former Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón has died after being involved in a car crash in Cali, the hospital treating him said in a statement.The 55-year-old Rincón was admitted to hospital on Monday following a car accident in the early hours of the day, CNN en Español reported, citing local media.Five people were injured in the accident, which involved a van with four occupants, including the former player, and a bus, the Undersecretary of Mobility of Cali, Edwing Candelo, told the newspaper, El País Cali.Cali's The Imbanaco Clinic said "despite all the efforts made by our medical and assistance team, the patient Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia, has died today April 13, 2022.""There will never be a way to express what this really means for us, we...
April 14, 2022

Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain dies after car crash

COVID lockdown forces Shanghai Port out of Asian Champions League
SHANGHAI — Shanghai Port have withdrawn from the Asian Champions League due to a COVID-19 lockdown in the city, the Asian Football Confederation said. Shanghai, who reached the semi-finals of the competition in 2017, had been due to begin their group stage campaign on Saturday against Vissel Kobe of Japan in Buriram, Thailand, Reuters reports. Hong Kong's Kitchee and Chiangrai United from Thailand have also been drawn in Group J. Shanghai will not be replaced in the competition. COVID cases in Shanghai have hit record levels in recent weeks and authorities have placed tight restrictions on movement in and out of the metropolis. Shanghai are the second Chinese club to pull out of the continental competition after Changchun Yatai withdrew last month. No reason was given...
April 12, 2022

COVID lockdown forces Shanghai Port out of Asian Champions League

UEFA approves new rules to scrutinize soccer club finances
NYON — UEFA approved new financial monitoring rules for European soccer clubs on Thursday, giving up on “fair play” and lowering expectations it can solve the competitive imbalance in the Champions League.The “Financial Fair Play” system, known as FFP, will be replaced in June by “Financial Sustainability” regulations.“Competitiveness cannot be addressed simply by financial regulations,” UEFA project leader Andrea Traverso said at a briefing, adding the words “fair play” had been misinterpreted to mean “we create a level playing field.” “This is why we changed the name,” he said.By 2025, clubs playing in UEFA competitions will be limited to spending 70% of their revenue on salaries and transfers or face financial and — eventually — sporting sanctions.After...
April 07, 2022

UEFA approves new rules to scrutinize soccer club finances

World Cup 2022 draw: Saudi Arabia to face Argentina, Mexico and Poland
DOHA — Saudi Arabia will face Argentina, Mexico and Poland at the Qatar World Cup later this year after FIFA carried out the draw for football's most famous tournament in Doha on Friday.The Green Falcons will open their World Cup account against Argentina Nov. 22. Then take on Poland four days later, followed by Mexico on Nov. 30.Hosts Qatar, who will open the tournament on Nov. 21 against Ecuador, are in a group that also contains the Netherlands and Senegal.North African rivals Tunisia and Morocco are both in tough groups, with the former drawn to face reigning world champions France, along with Denmark and the winners of a playoff between Peru and the UAE or Australia.Morocco will play European powerhouses Belgium and Croatia, as well as Canada. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will...
April 02, 2022

World Cup 2022 draw: Saudi Arabia to face Argentina, Mexico and Poland

Djamel Belmadi, Algeria's manager, fell to his knees and covered his face.
Dramatic last-minute goals send Cameroon to World Cup, Algeria from elation to tears
ALGERIA — A game that looked destined for the drama of penalties instead delivered more than enough theater as both Algeria and Cameroon scored would-be late winners in extra time of their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg on Tuesday.Level on aggregate from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s 22nd-minute strike, Algeria looked the more likely to make the home fans’ night a beautiful one but Andre Onana made 10 saves on the evening.Algeria thought it had booked its place at the 2022 World Cup, after Ahmed Touba scored the goal that seemed to clinch qualification, players streamed across the field in ecstasy in the 118th minute.Cameras shook as 35,000 at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker celebrated what seemed to be the most dramatic of World Cup qualifying clinchers.Two minutes later,...
March 30, 2022

Dramatic last-minute goals send Cameroon to World Cup, Algeria from elation to tears

Mohamed Salah prepares to shoot a penalty while spectators point lasers at him.
Mané takes Senegal to World Cup after Salah faces lasers
CAIRO — The African Champions Senegal beat Egypt on penalties 3-1 at the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Diamniadio, near Dakar, on Tuesday to book a seat in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Despite ending the two games and the extra times with a 1-0 advance, Senegal went to penalties as it lost to Egypt at home match with the same result on March 26 In penalty shootouts, three Egyptian players, including the team captain and Liverpool star Mohammad Salah, missed the goal compared with only two players from the rival team.Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored the fourth penalty to secure his country a ticket to Qatar's World Cup.Before the start of the standoff, the Egyptian Football Federation announced that it had lodged an official complaint to the African Football Federation about attacks from...
March 30, 2022

Mané takes Senegal to World Cup after Salah faces lasers

UAE set up playoff with Australia
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates handed South Korea a surprise 1-0 defeat in Dubai on Tuesday to set up a playoff clash with Australia as they kept alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance in 32 years. Hareb Abdallah's 54th minute goal sealed a third-place finish in Group A for Rodolfo Arruabarrena's side, ensuring the UAE will take on the Socceroos, who suffered a 1-0 defeat by Saudi Arabia in the late kick-off, in a one-off meeting in Doha on June 7. The winner of that match with then face the fifth-placed team in the South American qualifiers with a berth in the finals in Qatar at stake. Abdallah struck against the run of play for the Emiratis, who were facing a Korean side that had not conceded a goal in their previous five qualifiers and were...
March 30, 2022

UAE set up playoff with Australia

The hosts started the second half on the front foot.
Saudi Arabia down Australia for top spot finish
JEDDAH — Salem Al Dawsari’s second half penalty was the difference at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium as Saudi Arabia sealed the top spot in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar with a 1-0 victory against Australia on Tuesday.The Green Falcons had already booked their place in Qatar 2022 with two games to spare, before being held to a 1-1 draw against China last week, while Australia were confirmed to finish third and advance to the playoff regardless of the result.The first chance of the game belonged to the visitors after 12 minutes as Saudi-based Martin Boyle advanced down the right and sent a low cross for Awer Mabil, who beat his marker and connected with the ball, but his finish just about missed the target.Trent Sainsbuty came close to opening the scoring...
March 29, 2022

Saudi Arabia down Australia for top spot finish

Verstappen overtakes Leclerc in final laps, wins F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
JEDDAH — Max Verstappen has won the 2022 Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a late fight with Charles Leclerc.Pole sitter Sergio Perez lost out with a safety car just after his pitstop, allowing Leclerc to gain the lead. Leclerc controlled the race until Verstappen started a late push and took the lead on lap 46.Carlos Sainz rounded off the podium, with Perez in P4.Leclerc and Verstappen started their battle on lap 42 for the race win. As he did seven days ago, Leclerc let Verstappen through to get the DRS on the home straight. Second time around, they both locked up before the activation point.Leclerc floored it first and opened a big enough gap to fend off a DRS chase. On the third occasion, Verstappen got the DRS down the home straight and made a successful move on lap...
March 27, 2022

Verstappen overtakes Leclerc in final laps, wins F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

 The second round of Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will officially start its activities on Sunday at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, at 8:00 pm, with the participation of 20 world racing drivers representing 10 teams.
Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian GP kicks off on Sunday at Jeddah
JEDDAH — The second round of Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will officially start its activities on Sunday at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, at 8:00 pm, with the participation of 20 world racing drivers representing 10 teams.Yesterday (Saturday), the qualifying round leading up to today's event concluded, with Mexican racing driver Sergio Pérez, the Red Bull Racing driver, securing first place in today's race.Sergio Pérez came first in the standings, after achieving the best lap with a time of 1:28.200, ahead of Monaco racing driving Charles Leclerc for Ferrari team by 0.025 seconds, who secured the second pole with a time of 1:28.225, while his Spanish teammate racing driver Carlos Sainz ranked third with a time of 1:28.402, while Dutch driver Max Verstappen booked the Red...
March 27, 2022

Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian GP kicks off on Sunday at Jeddah

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