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Ake strike gives Dutch 1-1 draw against 10-man Italy
Nathan Ake headed in a late equaliser as the Netherlands held 10-man Italy 1-1 in an international friendly in Turin between two heavyweights who failed to qualify for the World Cup. Simone Zaza had put Italy ahead after 67 minutes in Juventus' Allianz Stadium but the hosts were hit two minutes later when defender Domenico Criscito was sent off for a tackle on Ryan Babel. Bournemouth centre-back Ake got the equaliser past the hosts two minutes from time, and almost added a second in injury time. Both sides are rebuilding after failing to reach the World Cup finals in Russia. New Italy coach Roberto Mancini's first three games in charge have resulted in a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, 3-1 defeat by France, and 1-1 draw against the Dutch. "It was a friendly, I don't know if that was really a red card," said Mancini. "Nevertheless it was an enormously naive error. Playing down to 10 men for 20 minutes was tough, as we were already feeling tired." Mancini said he was optimistic with ...
Trump cancels NFL champion's visit over anthem row
US President Donald Trump cancelled a White House visit for the National Football League (NFL) champion Philadelphia Eagles, scheduled for Tuesday, due to a controversy over standing for the national anthem at the NFL games.
Waqar Younis apologises for cutting Wasim's birthday cake during Ramzan
Former Pakistan Cricket Team Captain and Coach Waqar Younis has apologised to fans for cutting a cake on Wasim Akram's birthday during the month of Ramzan."Apologise to everyone for cutting cake on Waseem Bhai's birthday yesterday. We should have respected Ramadan and the people who were fasting ????. It was a poor act on our behalf #SORRY," he tweeted.The celebration happened during the second Test match between England and Pakistan in Headlingley.Both Younis and Akram drew flak from fans and followers for celebrating the birthday during Ramzan.
Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri hopeful to clinch medal in Asian Games
World Championship bronze medalist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri on Tuesday assured that he will do his best in the Asian Games and definitely win a medal for the country.Bidhuri is hopeful for his performance in the forthcoming Asian Games after recovering from injury."Due to injury, I could not participate in the Commonwealth Games but now I am perfectly fine. I am back in the ring. I will do my best in the Asian Games and will definitely win a medal for the country," Gaurav Bidhuri told ANI."I have started doing my training again and it is almost a month that I have been doing the same. I am hoping to perform better in the coming events. I will try to do my best this time," he added.He further said that he does not consider anyone to be his tough competition.Bidhuri has recently recovered from his back injury which restricted him from participating in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018.The Asian Games is slated to be held at Palembang, Jakarta from August 19 to August 25.
Sunil Chhetri thanks fans for big win over Kenya
Hours after India snatched a 3-0 win over Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup 2018, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri thanked his fans while saying that the "Indian team would give their lives on the pitch in every match, if they get same support."Taking to Twitter, the skipper said. "We promise you that if that's the kind of support we get every time we play for the country, we will give our lives on the pitch. India, this night was special because we were in this together. Those in the stands shouting, and the ones at home cheering - thank you!"Chhetri, in his 100th international match, scored a brace to lead India to a 3-0 win over Kenya at Mumbai Football Arena on Monday.Chhetri's penalty strike in the 68th minute added extra time, along with Jeje Lalpekhlua's 71st-minute strike enabled India to outmanoeuvre Kenya.Earlier, Chhetri, ahead of the match, had made an emotional appeal to fans, requesting them to watch football and support the team in the ongoing ...
Ronaldo joins Portugal training camp to prepare for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined his Portugal teammates in preparations for their 2018 World Cup campaign, which begins June 15 with a match against Spain in Sochi, Russia.
Sunil Chhetri's brace earns India 3-0 victory over Kenya
In his 100th International match, skipper Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to lead India to a 3-0 win over Kenya in the second match of the Hero Intercontinental Cup, here on Monday.Chhetri's penalty strike in the 68th minute added extra time, along with Jeje Lalpekhlua's 71st-minute strike enabled India to outmanoeuvre Kenya.Neither team were on attacking mode post the heavy downpour at the stadium.A freekick for India was of no avail as they failed to encash it. Despite Kenya employing men to break through Indian defence, they were unable to create a clear scoring opportunity.With Kenya, attacking from distance and accumulating corners to test India's pedigree in set pieces, the defensive line of Sandesh Jhingan and Anas thwarted any dangerous chances for the opposition.In the 22nd minute, Skipper Sunil Chhetri made history by becoming the second Indian ever to bag 100 International caps.But, Chhetri's shot from distance after Jeje had caused panic in the opposition defence, went inches
Dazzling in Rain: Chhetri's brace powers India in 100th game
Captain Sunil Chhetri couldn't have written a better script for his 100th international game as he struck twice to power India into the final of the the Intercontinental Cup with a convincing 3-0 win over Kenya here tonight. Chhetri earned a penalty and broke the deadlock in the 68th minute while Jeje Lalpekhlua doubled the home team's lead with his pile driver in the 71st minute. Chhetri ended it in the best possible manner, scoring in the stoppage time (90+1) off a Balwant Singh assist, as fans went berserk. The outpouring of emotion over the last two days was followed by a heavy downpour, which threatened to play spoilsport. Puddles of water had formed in the field of play and what followed was a scrappy first half. As the rain stopped, the groundsmen worked hard to get the water off the field throughout the half-time interval. The talismanic Chhetri will remember the groundsmen's efforts, which probably saved the landmark game from turing into an anti-climax. After the game, the .
Lewandowski headlines Poland's World Cup squad, Glik injured
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski headlined the 23-man Poland squad for the World Cup in Russia, but an injury to defender Kamil Glik handed manager Adam Nawalka a last-minute worry. The 30-year-old Glik, a stalwart of the Polish defence, injured a shoulder a little after the FIFA deadline for naming the final squad. "During a training session, Kamil Glik suffered a ligament injury to his acromioclavicular joint," the Polish football federation said in a statement. The Monaco defender underwent preliminary tests in Poland, but will tomorrow fly to Nice for further treatment before a decision is taken on his rehabilitation with a view to a return to full training, it added. "He remains on our list. We await the results of the test," federation spokesman Jakub Kwiatkowski said. If Glik's injury were to prove serious, he would be replaced by Stuttgart's Marcin Kaminski, according to Nawalka. Before heading to Russia on June 13, Poland have warm-ups against Chile in Poznan on June .
Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri double on 100th game helps India beat Kenya
Skipper Sunil Chhetri scored a brace on his 100th international game as Jeje Lalpekhlua also got on the scoresheet to help India beat Kenya 3-0 and put on foot in the final of the Intercontinental Cup on a rain-soaked Monday night at the Mumbai Football Arena here.
French Open: Nadal earns 900th win
World No.1 Rafael Nadal of Spain on Monday defeated Maximilian Marterer of Germany 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), earning his career's 900th win and advancing to the French Open quarter-finals.
Serena withdraws from French Open quarters; Kerber advances
American tennis great Serena Williams pulled out of her French Open Round-of-16 clash on Monday due to injury, sending Russian Maria Sharapova into the quarter-finals while Germany's Angelique Kerber defeated France's Caroline Garcia.
Coach Deschamps names France's 23-man World Cup squad
France chief coach Didier Deschamps on Monday named his final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which includes FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele and Samuel Umtiti.
Guardiola handed two-match ban, Liverpool fined for City bus attack
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will start the English champions' quest for a first Champions League title from the stands next season after being hit with a two-game touchline ban by UEFA today. Liverpool were also fined 20,000 euros by UEFA for the damage caused to City's team bus on their arrival at Anfield for the first leg of a bad-tempered Champions League quarter-final between the sides as windows of the vehicle were shatterd by bottles and cans thrown by supporters. The second match of Guardiola's ban, though, is suspended for a probationary period of one season. The Catalan coach was sent off for furiously protesting after City were wrongly denied a second goal in the second leg with the tie still in the balance. City were leading 1-0 on the night after a 3-0 first-leg defeat when Leroy Sane was flagged offside despite the ball towards the German winger coming off Liverpool's James Milner. With Guardiola sent to the stands by Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz for the .
A memorable ton: Skipper Chhetri scores twice in India's 3-0 win vs Kenya
Skipper Sunil Chhetri made it a fairytale 100th international game with a double strike as India recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kenya to enter the final of the Intercontinental Cup football tournament here today. After a barren first half, Chhetri, who scored a hat-trick in India's 5-0 rout of Chinese Taipei the other day, broke the deadlock in the 68th minute by calmly converting from the spot after the hosts were awarded a controversial penalty. Jeje Lalpekhlua then doubled India's lead in the 71st minute after Holicharan Narzary's low cross wasn't properly cleared by the Kenyan defence before the Mizo Sniper latched on to the loose ball and a snap right footer crashed into the far corner of the net. The hosts continued to dominate and increased their tally in the additional time when Chhetri (91st) after receiving a perfect cross-field assist from Balwant Singh, sprinted down the middle before chipping it over a surging Kenyan custodian. India break away on the counter ..
Curran replaces injured Woakes for Scotland ODI
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) selectors called up promising quick Tom Curran as a replacement for injured all-rounder Chris Woakes for the one-off One-day International (ODI) against Scotland on June 10.
Muscle injury forces Serena Williams to withdraw from French Open
Owing to an injury, American tennis ace Serena Williams was forced to withdraw ahead of a fourth-round French Open match against Maria Sharapova.According to Women's Tennis Association (WTA), the injury helped Sharapova bolt into the quarterfinals stage."I've unfortunately been having issues with my pec muscle and unfortunately it's been getting worse," WTA quoted Williams as saying.The round of 16-match between the Tennis greats was set to be the fourth match on Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday (local time)."Right now, I can't actually serve so it's actually hard to play when I can't physically serve," Williams said."It didn't start before I got here. The first time I felt it was against Goerges in my last match. That's when I started to feel it. It was really painful and I didn't know what it was," added Williams.It was her first appearance at this French Open after the birth of her daughter in September."I made a promise to myself and to my coach and to my team that if I'm not at .
Yuki Bhambri, Sania to miss 2018 Asiad
Experienced tennis players Yuki Bhambri and Sania Mirza will not be part of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Games, slated to be held in Indonesia from August 19.
Serena withdraws from French Open quarters
American tennis great Serena Williams pulled out of her French Open Round-of-16 clash on Monday due to injury, sending Russian Maria Sharapova into the quarter-finals.
'Beyond disappointed': Injured Serena withdraws from French Open before Sharapova clash
Serena Williams announced her shock withdrawal from the French Open with injury on Monday just minutes before her scheduled fourth-round clash against long-time bitter rival and fellow Grand Slam icon Maria Sharapova. The 36-year-old said she had suffered a pectoral muscle injury in her third-round win over Julia Goerges and "can't serve at all". The 23-time Grand Slam champion added that she would stay in Paris for scans on the injury to find out how long she will be out of action. "I unfortunately have been having some issues with my pec, my pec muscle, and (it) has unfortunately been getting worse to the point where right now I can't actually serve. It's kind of hard to play when I can't physically serve," she explained. She was unable to say whether or not she would be fit for Wimbledon which gets underway in four weeks' time. "I'm beyond disappointed," added three-time Roland Garros champion Williams who was playing in her first Grand Slam since winning the 2017 Australian Open ..