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Struggling Roma Sack De Rossi After Poor Start to Campaign
Struggling Roma Sack De Rossi After Poor Start to Campaign

Roma sacked coach and club icon Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday after a poor start to the season, which has left the Serie A club without a win and languishing near the relegation zone. In a statement, Roma said that former Italy midfielder De Rossi "has been relieved of his duties" after just eight months in charge following the sacking in January ...

Bayern Hit Nine, Real Madrid and Liverpool Win as New Champions League Kicks Off
Bayern Hit Nine, Real Madrid and Liverpool Win as New Champions League Kicks Off

Bayern Munich became the first team to score nine goals in a game in the modern Champions League as the new format of Europe's elite club competition kicked off on Tuesday, with titleholders Real Madrid and Liverpool also among the winners. Harry Kane scored four goals, including three penalties, as Vincent Kompany's Bayern hammered Croatian ...

Cristiano Ronaldo Disappoints His Iraqi Fans
Cristiano Ronaldo Disappoints His Iraqi Fans

Iraqi supporters were abuzz with excitement at the prospect of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo shine on the pitch in Baghdad, during the Asian Champions League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Shorta. Unfortunately, the Portuguese superstar has triggered a wave of disappointment by announcing his absence from this highly anticipated fixture.

Rally: Haroutounian Wins ATCL Speed Test

Driver Garo Haroutounian on a Mitsubishi Mirage took the title in the 4th Speed Test organized by the Lebanese Automobile and Tourism Club (ATCL) in Ballouneh (Kesrouan). Alex Feghali on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 finished second, around two seconds behind the leader, and Paul Kosseifi on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 finished third. The race was ...

Water Polo: Satellity Retains Its Title as Lebanese Champion
Water Polo: Satellity Retains Its Title as Lebanese Champion

The Satellity club has successfully retained its title as the Lebanese men's water polo champion for the 2024 season, following the competition organized by the Lebanese Swimming Federation at the "Saframarine" complex. Here are the technical results recorded: The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) defeated Saframarine (21-11) ...

Ronaldo Misses Al Nassr Draw in Asian Champions League Opener
Ronaldo Misses Al Nassr Draw in Asian Champions League Opener

Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq. Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been ...

Nations League: A Guide to an Unmissable Competition
Nations League: A Guide to an Unmissable Competition

Since its creation in 2018 by UEFA, the Nations League has shaken up the international calendar. Gone are the inconsequential friendly matches; in their place is a modern competition where every game matters. But how exactly does the Nations League work, and why has it become a must-attend event for football’s major nations? Let’s break it ...

Bellingham, Tchouaméni Back for Madrid's Champions League Opener
Bellingham, Tchouaméni Back for Madrid's Champions League Opener

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday that midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni are back from injury as Los Blancos begin the defense of their Champions League trophy. The record 15-time winners and current title holders face German side Stuttgart on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu and are boosted by the return of ...

Pétanque: Great Success for the Lebanese Pétanque Cup 2024

The Lebanese Pétanque Cup 2024 took place at Club Nahda in Beit Chabab last weekend. Organized by the Lycée Montaigne, with the participation of over 150 players from the 12 federated clubs, the competition was a resounding success. Here are the results:  Precision shooting (women and men): Ali Aliyan - Cana sports Club Bassam Harkous - ...

Lebanese Basketball Clubs Making Big Moves During the Off-Season
Lebanese Basketball Clubs Making Big Moves During the Off-Season

Lebanese basketball clubs are making headlines worldwide, with al-Riyadi Beirut making it to the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Hall of Fame, while other clubs gear up for major regional tournaments, setting the stage for an electrifying season ahead.

Barcelona Lose Olmo for a Month With Hamstring Injury

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss around a month with a hamstring injury, the club said on Monday. The Spanish player scored in the 4-1 rout of Girona in La Liga on Sunday but was later substituted after sustaining the injury. "Tests conducted this Monday morning on Dani Olmo have revealed that the Barcelona forward has injured his right ...

Shapovalov Enjoys Davis Cup Redemption, Sends Canada Into Finals
Shapovalov Enjoys Davis Cup Redemption, Sends Canada Into Finals

Denis Shapovalov let out a roar of delight as he sealed 2022 champions Canada's place in this year's Davis Cup finals on Sunday, beating Britain's Dan Evans 6-0, 7-5 – redemption for the last time he faced the same opponents. Back in 2017, Shapovalov's wild hitting of a ball in frustration hit the umpire, leading to him being defaulted and ...