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Unconvincing France Come From Behind to Edge Iceland in World Cup Qualifying

This is Beirut 10/09 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

A disjointed France recovered from a Michael Olise gaffe to beat Iceland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, holding on for a second straight win after Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off and a late equalizer was disallowed. Olise inexplicably gifted the opening goal to Iceland's Andri Gudjohnsen at the Parc des Princes, leaving France in danger ...

Football: Lebanon Joins Asia's Elite

Makram Haddad 10/09 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Saudi Arabia Football Asia cup U23

In the sweltering heat of the Thai capital, Lebanon gave a masterclass in efficiency and control. Facing a tenacious Mongolian side, Michel Sfeir's players held their nerve and quickly took control of the match at Thammasat Stadium. In the 8th minute, Danny Istambouli opened the scoring with an unstoppable cross-shot. Just before halftime (45+1), ...

Isak Says “Whole Picture” of Liverpool Move Will Become Clear

This is Beirut 09/09 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Premier League Liverpool

Alexander Isak believes "not everyone has the whole picture" of his protracted Premier League record £125 million ($169 million) move to Liverpool after an acrimonious exit from Newcastle. Isak played his first minutes of the season in Sweden's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Kosovo on Monday after failing to feature for Newcastle in their ...

Italy Avoid Disaster, Kosovo Win in World Cup Qualifying

This is Beirut 09/09 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football

Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali's 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen sent ...

Nottingham Forest Sack Head Coach Nuno After Rift with Owner

This is Beirut 09/09 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Premier League

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Nottingham Forest early on Tuesday, becoming the first English Premier League manager this season to lose his job. "The club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era," said a club statement released just after midnight. The Portuguese had been in charge for 21 months at the City ...

Run the City 2025: Beirut Runs Its Heart Out

Makram Haddad 08/09 18:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Marathon Beirut

Last weekend, Beirut put on its running shoes. Two thousand six hundred runners took to the streets of the capital for the second edition of Run the City, organized by the Beirut Marathon Association. Between sporting achievements, a festive atmosphere and patriotic spirit, the city beat to the rhythm of the runners’ footsteps. A City on the ...

France Coach Deschamps Plays Down Rift with PSG Over Dembele, Doue Injuries

This is Beirut 08/09 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Ukraine France Football PSG Dembele

France coach Didier Deschamps calmed suggestions of a rift between the national team and Paris Saint-Germain after the European champions were left fuming after Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue picked up injuries on international duty. Dembele, PSG's leading scorer last season and one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or, has been ruled out ...

Wirtz Stunner Helps Germany Bounce Back Against Northern Ireland

This is Beirut 08/09 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Germany Football Northern Ireland World Cup 2026

A stunning free kick from Florian Wirtz helped Germany overcome a sluggish performance to beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying in Cologne on Sunday. Germany came into the match under pressure after a shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia in their opening qualifier on Thursday, with coach Julian Nagelsmann making five changes to his starting ...

Alcaraz Outshines Rival Sinner to Win Second US Open

This is Beirut 08/09 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

USA US Open Tennis Carlos Alcaraz Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his dominance of an era-defining rivalry in a final delayed by the visit of President Donald Trump. The 22-year-old Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging his lone defeat in a major final by ...

Rally of Lebanon: Feghali Clinches 18th Title in Hitchcockian Thriller

Makram Haddad 08/09 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Rally ATCL Roger Feghali

Kaslik, Sunday, 5 PM. The sun is still shining, but faces are pale. After 624.41 km of battle, including 192.44 km on the 11 special stages, everything was going to be decided on the final corners of Zabbougha. In the air, the smell of burnt rubber, palpable tension and a murmur running through the spectators, “It's going to be a close ...

Verstappen Puts Brakes on McLaren with Record-Breaking Italian GP Victory

This is Beirut 07/09 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One F1 Max Verstappen Ferrari Lando Norris

Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sunday with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sports history. Starting from pole, reigning world champion Verstappen completed a magical weekend at Monza which included the fastest lap ever in F1 in Saturday's ...

Poignant Portugal Cruise, England Unbeaten In World Cup Qualifying

This is Beirut 07/09 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal England

Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday. Portugal, playing for the first time since the death of their Liverpool forward Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, took an impressive first ...