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Chelsea, Liverpool draw shows need for Caicedo; Spurs held


August 14, 2023

LONDON: Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Prem­ier League season on Sunday as Tottenham Hotspur also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane. After a week of battling to land the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo for a Premier League record transfer fee, both Chelsea …

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Mancini resigns as Italy head coach


August 14, 2023

ROME: Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national team, the country’s football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday. Mancini took charge of the team in 2018 after they failed to qualify for the World Cup, having previously not missed a World Cup finals since 1958. Following the retirements of veterans Andrea Barzagli, Daniele De Rossi and captain …

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Sweden seek to inflict World Cup pain on Spain


August 14, 2023

AUCKLAND: Sweden will feed off the hurt of numerous near-misses when they face Spain in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday in Auckland. Sweden beat Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach their third semi-final in the last four World Cups, and their fifth overall, but they have never gone on to win the tournament. Peter Gerhardsson’s side …

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Kane sale leaves Tottenham fans ‘angry and hurt’


August 13, 2023

The sale of Tottenham Hotspur’s talisman and record goalscorer Harry Kane to Bayern Munich has left fans “angry and hurt” and has called into question the club’s ownership, according to the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST). Kane, 30, was confirmed as a Bayern Munich player on Saturday after weeks of wrangling between the clubs. The England captain has signed a …

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India fight back against Malaysia to win Asian Champions Trophy


August 13, 2023

CHENNAI: India eked out a fighting 4-3 victory over Malaysia in the final to clinch the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the fourth time here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Saturday. According to a report of the Press Trust of India, Malaysia were aggressive in the first half as the Indians found it difficult to restrict the opponents. …

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Arsenal hold off Forest, Brighton teach Luton Premier League lesson


August 13, 2023

LONDON: Arsenal began their Premier League title challenge by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Saturday as Brighton & Hove Albion shrugged off the absence of Moises Caicedo to thrash newcomers Luton Town 4-1. After finishing second to Manchester City last season, Arsenal have splashed over 200 million ($254 million) on new signings to try and claim their first title for …

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Bangladesh call up young Tanzid for Asia Cup


August 13, 2023

DHAKA: Bangladesh called up young opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim on Saturday to their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup One-day International tournament beginning later this month. Left-handed Tamim was a member of the Bangladesh team that won the 2020 U-19 World Cup in South Africa and has since been groomed as a new prospect by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The …

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England face Australia in blockbuster World Cup semi-final


August 13, 2023

SYDNEY: England battled past a physical Colombia 2-1 and Australia survived a thrilling penalty shootout against France on Saturday to set up a blockbuster Women’s World Cup semi-final. Sarina Wiegman’s European champions fought back from going down to a stunning Leicy Santos goal for a deserved win in front of a mainly pro-Colombian crowd of 75,000 in Sydney. England will …

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PSG coach Enrique hoping for solution to Mbappe dispute


August 12, 2023

PARIS: Manager Luis Enrique said on Friday he hopes Paris St-Germain can find a solution to a dispute with Kylian Mbappe, noting the Ligue 1 club have prior experience in resolving contract issues with the French star. Relations between Mbappe and PSG have been tense since the French forward said he would not renew his contract which expires at the …

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Nida to lead Pakistan against SA


August 12, 2023

LAHORE: All-rounder Nida Dar will lead Pakistan in next month’s bilateral white-ball home series against South Africa as the women’s team chief selector Saleem Jaffar announced 15-member squads for both Twenty20 and One-day Internationals on Friday. The two teams will play three T20s and as many ODIs — the latter being part of the ICC Women’s Championship — in Karachi …

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