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Ahmed Hafnaoui erupted in jubilation when he realized he won in the extremely tight race, pumping his fists and placing both hands on his brow as he took in the victory. — Courtesy photo
Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold
TOKYO — An 18-year-old Tunisian managed to pull off a surprise upset in the 400-meter freestyle swimming event, finished ahead of Australia's Jack McLoughlin and US swimmer Kieran Smith.Ahmed Hafnaoui erupted in jubilation when he realized he won in the extremely tight race, pumping his fists and placing both hands on his brow as he took in the victory.He seemed genuinely shocked at the result: "I just can't accept that — it is too incredible.""I dedicate (the gold) to all my family, my mum, my dad, my sisters, I wish they are proud of me."His gold medal is only the fifth won by a Tunisian athlete at the Olympics, but their third in swimming.Hafnaoui came into the race with the slowest qualifying time of the eight swimmers — but he touched the wall...
July 25, 2021

Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

The Italian team jubilates with the Euro 2020 trophy
Italy downs England on penalties to win Euro 2020
LONDON — Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged the Euro hero as he proved the rock in the Azzurri’s victory over England in Wembley on Sunday. The teams played out on level terms 1-1 for a pulsating 120 minutes of regulation and extra time before settling the issue via the set pieces 3-2.For just the second time in their history, Italy emerged European Championship winners. And on a night with the both sides giving it all, the Italians left the field jubilant with England suffering yet another heartbreak.And they paid the penalty for going into a shell after a smashing start to the final. Their second minute strike provided the boost they were seeking in their quest to end their 55-year wait for a title. But a dream night turned into a nightmare with Italy proving a wee bit...
July 12, 2021

Italy downs England on penalties to win Euro 2020

Lionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio's Maracana stadium. (Credit: @CopaAmerica)
Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final
RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years and the superstar’s first major international trophy.Messi, 34, dropped to the ground in joy at the full-time whistle and was swiftly mobbed by his team-mates, before being hurled in the air in celebration, as he finally claimed top-level honors with his country in his 10th major tournament.He also helped end Argentina's 28-year spell since they last won the competition and was named player of the tournament after his four goals in the competition.Angel Di Maria proved the match winner with his superb lob, after taking down Rodrigo de Paul's lofted pass.Messi had a chance to sign off the win but slipped with the goal at his...
July 11, 2021

Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saves a super close range shot from England's Mount to keep the Danes in the hunt for Euro 2020 final spot at Wembley on Wednesday. His heroics however, could not stop England from advancing.
Kane penalty sinks Denmark as England makes Euro 2020 final
LONDON — England needed extra effort to quell the gritty challenge from Denmark in the Euro 2020 semifinals to score a 2-1 extra-time victory after the teams had finished level 1-1 after 90 minutes of pulsating regulation action.England rode their luck on a day when a resolute Kasper Schmeichel kept the Danes in the hunt with some glorious saves right through the match. But for him the England team would have run roughshod over the Denmark’s defense to run away with the match.But that was not to be as the agile Dane showed opportune timing and moves to deny England as they strung waves of attacks. But a self-goal and a lucky rebound from a poorly taken penalty by Harry Kane settled the score.England will be coming back to Wembley on Sunday to face Italy in the final of the European...
July 08, 2021

Kane penalty sinks Denmark as England makes Euro 2020 final

Italy's Federico Chiesa celebrates his side's first goal after he curled a beautiful strike into the far corner of Unai Simon's net.
Italy clips Spain to make Euro finals via penalty shootout
LONDON — Italy held on grimly against an attacking Spain to enter the final of the UEFA Euro 2020 with a 4-2 victory on penalties after the sides stayed level at 1-1 after the regulation 90 minutes and extra time at Wembley.Alvaro Morata who was Spain’s hero when he scored the equalizer for Spain in the 80th minute, turned the villain when he missed the crucial spot-kick as Italy edged out Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final.Italy, chasing a first European title since 1968, won 4-2 in the shoot-out though to secure a place in Sunday's final against either England or Denmark, who play on Wednesday, in London.With this win, Roberto Mancini’s side is unbeaten in 33 games — a national team record, and were deserving winners. They, however, could have been spared the...
July 07, 2021

Italy clips Spain to make Euro finals via penalty shootout

Saudi Arabia pips Algeria to lift 2021 Arab Cup
Saudi Gazette reportCAIRO — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday edged past Algeria 2-1 in the finals at Cairo International Stadium to bag 2021 Arab Cup U-20 for the second time in its history.The Saudi national side won the Arab Cup for the first time in 1985 and made it to the finals in 2011 and 2012 consecutively but remained runners-upIn an exciting game on Tuesday, the first goal for the Green Falcons was scored by Musab Al-Juwair in the third minute after the start of the match.While the other Saudi player, Abdullah Radif, missed an opportunity to double the score for his country by missing a penalty kick in the 18th minute as Algerian goalkeeper Akram Ounass blocked a shot brilliantly and turned it into a corner kick that yielded nothing.Later, Algerian striker Adel Boulbina equalized for the...
July 06, 2021

Saudi Arabia pips Algeria to lift 2021 Arab Cup

England captain Harry Kane celebrates England's goal against Ukraine in Euro 2020 quarterfinals in Rome on Saturday.
England outclasses Ukraine to make Euro 2020 semifinals
ROME — England totally outclasses Ukraine en route to a 4-0 win in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals in Rome on Saturday. Still no goals conceded, four goals scored on the day, England moves on to a semifinal date with Denmark. Spain and Italy complete the quartet.The early goal from England captain Harry Kane, in the fourth minute, certainly set the tone, with England content to possess the ball and try to dissect the Ukraine defense in a decent 45 minutes that saw them go into the break with a 1-0 lead.Ukraine, meanwhile, had some good moments of their own, mostly on long balls, but England were more than ready to meet these raids. An soon after the interval upped the tempo to score three more in a 4-0 tally.This time it's Maguire, who scored just one minute into the second half to...
July 04, 2021

England outclasses Ukraine to make Euro 2020 semifinals

England gave Germany a lesson in ruthless finishing, converting its only two real chances of this Euro 2020 last-16 match to finally end its decades-long inferiority complex against its old, historic rival. — Courtesy photo
England stuns Germany with two late goals to book place in Euro 2020 quarterfinals
LONDON — England gave Germany a lesson in ruthless finishing, converting its only two real chances of this Euro 2020 last-16 match to finally end its decades-long inferiority complex against its old, historic rival. Germany hadn't lost a knockout match to England in a major international competition since the 1966 World Cup final, but second-half goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane secured the home side a 2-0 win and passage through to the quarterfinals.For the neutral, it certainly wasn't a thriller. At times, both sides seemed more scared at the prospect of losing than excited at the thought of winning. Chances were few and far between; indeed, Germany had the better opportunities until England stole the lead in the 75th minute thanks to Sterling's close-range...
June 30, 2021

England stuns Germany with two late goals to book place in Euro 2020 quarterfinals

Al-Nassr becomes first Saudi basketball team to participate in Asian Champions Cup in 10 years
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Riyadh-based Al-Nassr club edged past Shabab Ahli Dubai of the United Arab Emirates 114-111 in the extra time in Dubai on Friday, qualifying for the finals of the 40th edition of the Gulf Clubs Basketball Championship.The nail-biting match, which ended at 97-97 each in the original time, needed the extra time to decide the winners.Al-Nassr will now meet the Kuwaiti Al-Kuwait team, which has also qualified for the Asian Champions Cup, in the finals on Saturday.With a berth at the finals of the Gulf Clubs Basketball Championship, the Al-Nassr club becomes the first side to qualify for the 2021 FIBA Asia Champions Cup in 10 years.Jeddah-based Ittihad was the last Saudi side that participated in the Asian championship in the Philippines in 2011.Minister of Sports...
June 26, 2021

Al-Nassr becomes first Saudi basketball team to participate in Asian Champions Cup in 10 years

The winning Saudi relay team of the 4x100 meters race in the 22nd Arab Athletics Championship in Rades, Tunisia.
Saudi national team wins 2 gold medals at Arab Athletics Championship
RADÈS — The Saudi national team, participating in the 22nd Arab Athletics Championship, has won two gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze in the event.Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Ali Al-Saqr attended the coronation ceremony, where winners of the 4x100 meters race were awarded the gold medals.The national team of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in the 22nd Arab Athletics Championship for men and women, which was held in Tunisia along with 500 athletes representing 19 countries. — SPA
June 23, 2021

Saudi national team wins 2 gold medals at Arab Athletics Championship

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