Unai Emery challenged revitalised Arsenal to write their own history after they climbed to third place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Newcastle on Monday. Aaron Ramsey’s first-half strike was followed by Alexandre Lacazette’s killer second in the closing stages at the Emirates Stadium, maintaining Arsenal’s impressive progress under Emery. Emery’s side […]
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USA women’s soccer team says lawsuit about more than money
Members of the United States women’s soccer squad (USWNT) have told Reuters their lawsuit against the national federation alleging gender discrimination is not just about wages but also improving the sport for women participating in it at all levels. All 28 members of the squad were named as plaintiffs in the lawsuit, which was filed […]
Equal pay still a stretch for French women
Women’s soccer has been developing rapidly in France but Frenchwomen do not believe they are in a position to ask for the same financial treatment as the men even though their American counterparts have filed an equal pay lawsuit. France, fourth in the FIFA women’s world rankings, are among the favourites for this year’s World […]
Zidane wants Varane to stay but is ambiguous about Bale future
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday he cannot envisage his side parting with France defender Raphael Varane but he could not give any guarantees about the future of winger Gareth Bale. French newspaper L’Equipe reported last month that World Cup winner Varane was looking to leave Madrid after eight seasons in the Spanish […]
Real Madrid unveils plans for ‘digital stadium of the future’
MADRID: Real Madrid’s planned stadium renovation will provide fresh sources of income for the club, president Florentino Perez said on Tuesday at the unveiling of designs for a revamped Santiago Bernabeu. The facelift is expected to be completed by 2023 and will cost an estimated 525 million euros, although it will not lead to an […]
Andy Murray returns to court after hip surgery
LONDON: Andy Murray has returned to a tennis court two months after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery. Murray, who has not played competitively since his first round exit at the Australian Open in January, said last month he could possibly play at Wimbledon as he was now pain free after the surgery. The 31-year-old posted a […]
Ageless Federer lifts 101st title with Miami Open triumph
Roger Federer defeated a hobbling John Isner 6-1 6-4 for his 101th career title at the Miami Open on Sunday. Holder Isner struggled to continue late in the second set, hampered by pain in his left foot. Federer, who won his fourth Miami title, broke Isner three times in a blazing opening set. “It was […]
Umar Akmal fined 20 percent of his match fee
LAHORE: Pakistan’s middle-order batsman Umar Akmal has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and has also received an official reprimand for a late night-out ahead of Sunday’s fifth ODI against Australia in Dubai. Umar pleaded guilty to the charge, apologised for his actions and accepted the sanction proposed by team manager Talat Ali. […]
Pakistan Cup 2019 rolls into action at Pindi Cricket Stadium today
Defending champions Federal Areas will be joined by the four provincial sides in the Pakistan Cup 2019 one-day tournament, which will be held at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, from April 2-12. The opening fixture will be between Punjab and Balochistan, who will be captained by Kamran Akmal and Asad Shafiq, respectively. Mohammad Rizwan-led Federal […]
Australian skipper Finch moves into top 10 after Pakistan series win
Australia captain Aaron Finch has moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after a superb run in the series against Pakistan, which his side won 5-0 to bolster its confidence just two months before the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019. The 32-year-old’s player of the series effort of 451 […]