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Germany, Netherlands Draw as Nations League Group Stage Ends
Germany, Netherlands Draw as Nations League Group Stage Ends

Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina. There was little to play for in Group A3 going into the final day. The Germans had already ...

Akram Halabi: 'There Will Be No Stopping the 2024-2025 Basketball Season'
InterviewsAkram Halabi: 'There Will Be No Stopping the 2024-2025 Basketball Season'

Is there a possibility of canceling the 2024-2025 basketball season? “Although the future of Lebanese basketball is linked to the establishment of a ceasefire, the Federation has drawn up a plan to guarantee the continuity of the 2024-2025 season. As soon as a ceasefire is established, a transitional period of one to one and a half months will ...

After Long Fight for Glory, Nadal Leaves With a Legacy of Memories
After Long Fight for Glory, Nadal Leaves With a Legacy of Memories

Rafael Nadal, whose career ended on Tuesday when Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, was the "King of Clay" who also reigned on every other surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles while his even-keeled and humble demeanor, on and off the court, endeared him to rivals and legions of fans. One of his defining qualities was the ...

Argentina Beat Peru as Uruguay Hold Brazil
Argentina Beat Peru as Uruguay Hold Brazil

A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru, while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Argentina remain on top of the CONMEBOL standings, with their qualification for the 2026 tournament surely just a matter of ...

Football: Lebanon's Epic Victory in Myanmar
Football: Lebanon's Epic Victory in Myanmar

Despite an extremely unfavorable context, marked by a deadly war ravaging the country, the Lebanese national football team secured an impressive 3-2 victory on Tuesday against Myanmar in an international friendly match played at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. This success is part of the Cedars' preparation for the continuation of the 2027 AFC ...

Holders Spain Strike Late to Beat Switzerland in Nations League
Holders Spain Strike Late to Beat Switzerland in Nations League

Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help Euro 2024 winners Spain beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League dead rubber on Monday. The Nations League holders, already guaranteed top spot in Group A4, twice took the lead but were pegged back by the already-relegated Swiss in Tenerife. It was the first Spain match on the island in 28 ...

Football: Wahid Fattal Injured During the Israeli Strike in Zokak el-Blat
Football: Wahid Fattal Injured During the Israeli Strike in Zokak el-Blat

Barely 48 hours after the tragic injury of Celine Haidar, another pillar of Lebanese football has been struck by the violence of the bombings. Wahid Fattal, one of the most emblematic figures in Lebanese football, was injured on Monday evening during the latest Israeli strike on the Zokak el-Blat neighborhood in Beirut. This central area of the ...

Football: Lebanon Concludes Its International Break With a Friendly Match Against Myanmar
Football: Lebanon Concludes Its International Break With a Friendly Match Against Myanmar

As Lebanon goes through a tragic period of deadly war, the national football team is finishing its international break with a final friendly match against Myanmar this Tuesday at 12:30 PM (Beirut time). Difficult Context, but Crucial Preparation This match, which will take place at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, in a 50,000-seat stadium, marks the ...

Death of Mohamed Bakri, Former Lebanese Basketball Star
Death of Mohamed Bakri, Former Lebanese Basketball Star

The Lebanese Basketball Federation mourns the passing of former national team star and al-Riyadi Club legend, Mohamed Bakri. Known for his exceptional skills and sharp shooting, Bakri shone in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of Lebanon and the Middle East’s basketball icons. He represented Lebanon in multiple tournaments, including the 1979 ...

Mitchell-Less Cavs Rip Hornets as Perfect NBA Start Hits 15-0
Mitchell-Less Cavs Rip Hornets as Perfect NBA Start Hits 15-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers, playing without top scorer Donovan Mitchell, matched the second-best start to a season in NBA history on Sunday, reaching 15-0 with a 128-114 victory over Charlotte. Mitchell took the night off to rest after averaging 24.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Cavs during their perfect run. The host Cavaliers, ...

Rafic Eid, Champion of the Dunes, Shines at the Jordan Rally
Rafic Eid, Champion of the Dunes, Shines at the Jordan Rally

The Lebanese driver Rafic Eid once again demonstrated his exceptional talent during the Jordan Rally, which represents the seventh round of the World Championship for Off-Road Rallies "Baja". Riding his GasGas 450 Rally Replica motorcycle, Eid delivered a remarkable performance by standing on the podium twice, showcasing his endurance and ...

End of an Era as Nadal Aims for Winning Davis Cup Farewell
End of an Era as Nadal Aims for Winning Davis Cup Farewell

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal will cap his emotional farewell from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week even if he admits he may not make it onto the courts. Nadal, 38, has battled injuries over the past few years and the extent to which he can compete for his country is unknown, but all eyes will be on the 22-time Grand Slam ...