MANCHESTER: Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has opened up about his personal struggles in a heartfelt message on social media, saying he was “lost as a player and person” during the 2019-20 campaign. Lingard’s goal in the closing stages of a 2-0 win at Leicester City on Sunday – which […]
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Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, casting doubt on his participation in their Champions League tie at Manchester City next week. REUTERS: Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, casting doubt […]
Stuart Broad grabbed his 500th test wicket to set England on their way to a resounding 269 run win over West Indies in the third and final test at Old Trafford on Tuesday. MANCHESTER, England: Stuart Broad grabbed his 500th test wicket to set England on their way to a […]
Misfiring Ferrari have complete confidence in team boss Mattia Binotto but cannot expect to return to winning ways in Formula One before 2022, company chairman John Elkann said on Tuesday. REUTERS: Misfiring Ferrari have complete confidence in team boss Mattia Binotto but cannot expect to return to winning ways in […]
PARIS: The French government, the first in Europe’s leading football nations to allow spectators back into grounds, said on Tuesday (Jul 28) that the attendance cap would stay at 5,000 until the end of August, but local officials would be able to grant exemptions. Local authorities would be granted flexibility […]
MADRID: Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, said on Tuesday (Jul 28) his “primary goal” is to coach Barcelona where he won a host of trophies, but he is focused on his current job. Xavi also said he was “fine” after testing positive for coronavirus. “I do not […]
Exeter Chiefs will hold a board meeting to discuss a possible rebranding of their badge and mascot, which feature a Native American, with a petition calling for an end to its use of “harmful imagery” garnering thousands of signatures. REUTERS: Exeter Chiefs will hold a board meeting to discuss a […]
Angelique Kerber has parted ways with Dieter Kindlmann and rehired Torben Beltz as her coach, the former world number one’s management team have said, restoring a partnership that helped the German win two of her three Grand Slam titles. REUTERS: Angelique Kerber has parted ways with Dieter Kindlmann and rehired […]
Watford’s owner and chief executive have said that while their efforts surrounding the team were not good enough this season, relegation from the Premier League should not erase the achievements of the last eight years. REUTERS: Watford’s owner and chief executive have said that while their efforts surrounding the team […]
LONDON: Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he was “misinterpreted” after sharing a post on social media that accused Bill Gates of lying about a coronavirus vaccine. Hamilton said he wanted to “clarify (his) thoughts” on the issue after the video posted to his 18.3 million Instagram followers […]