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PSG's Neymar on ankle injury: It could have been worse
The Brazil global was in tears after being tackled by Thiago Mendes , who caught Neymar's left ankle between his legs and was sent off after the intervention of VAR. Aside from the injury to their star player, it was a poor display from the French champions, who only managed one shot on target all game against Rudi Garcia's Lyon side. [Full Article...]
ICC announces confirmed schedule, qualification process for Women`s T20 World Cup 2023
Notably, the mega tournament, which was originally scheduled to be played in 2021 , had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic . New Zealand, Australia , England , South Africa and India have qualified for the tournament, with three remaining teams to be confirmed through a qualifying event in Sri Lanka from June 26-July 10 next year. [Full Article...]
Mushfiqur Rahim threatens to hit junior cricketer with ball
On December 14, Beximco Dhaka and Fortune Barishal were up against each other in the first eliminator of the T20 league in Dhaka. Mushfiqur Rahim was subjected to heavy criticism from the veteran players and fans on social media after his aggressive behaviour against young teammate Nasum Ahmed in the ongoing 2020 edition of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup . [Full Article...]
Aphiwe Dyantyi’s agent shocked by 4-year ban confirmation
He subsequently submitted a B sample and it also tested positive. "This long-running case is finally over and Aphiwe has been given a four-year ban", said the official, who requested anonymity as he is not an authorised spokesman. If it were up to me, we would definitely appeal, ' Van der Merwe said. Instead, his ban is another black eye for rugby after news broke this week that a group of for... [Full Article...]
Frank Lampard dismisses Jurgen Klopp’s title favourites claim as ‘ridiculous’
The Germany worldwide was withdrawn after 68 minutes of the 1-0 defeat at Everton , the fourth successive game he has been substituted, after failing to have any impact against makeshift left-back Ben Godfrey. He can do that. Chelsea FC do have superior squad depth than a lot of their Premier League title rivals, particularly Liverpool FC who are struggling with an injury crisis. [Full Article...]
Zidane praises Real Madrid display vs Atletico: 'I'm really happy'
They weren't comfortable on the field and also for the whole game", the Frenchman said, adding his men had not relented in the second half against Atletico, "a team that can return to the game with chances". "The criticism is fair and justified, but there's also what I'm saying", Simeone said. "We put in a big effort the other day (against Salzburg)". His impressive trophy haul features: four Ch... [Full Article...]
'Powerful' Mikel Arteta will succeed at Arsenal, says chief executive
It's awful, to be honest. Now is the time to try and be a stable club in the old sense - externally and internally, we need that. He said: 'Arsenal doesn't have a manager to lead this club in the next years better than him. "That happens in football". "We are Arsenal. We need to be better than this and we are not performing up to standard". I know it is hard. "They need support and an envi... [Full Article...]
Florida's Keyontae Johnson remains 'critical but stable'
On Monday, the Florida Gators forward was placed in a medically-induced coma, though there was hope doctors would wake him up from it by the end of the day. He was taken from the court on a stretcher, leaving teammates in tears and gathering with coach Mike White to say a prayer. The Associated Press reported that Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer, although the cause of Jo... [Full Article...]