This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev both won in straight sets to start their China Open title bids Friday while 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai pulled off a big shock in the women's draw. Four-time major champion Alcaraz defeated fellow 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4 and faces Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in round two in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 09:43 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Julian Alvarez struck a 90th-minute winner for Atletico Madrid to snatch them a 1-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Thursday in La Liga. Even a single point would have flattered Diego Simeone's side, but they took all three when the Argentina international, on as a substitute, finished Antoine Griezmann's cross at the back post. Celta had the better ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-26 18:54 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese women's golf team took part in the fifth Arab Championship, held in Tunisia. Organized by the Arab Golf Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Tunisian Olympic Committee, the competition was contested by 121 players representing 11 countries. The Lebanese Golf Federation was led by captain Shadi ...
Jad Ramadan 2024-09-26 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Formula 1, emblematic sport of speed and competition, is also the scene of dramatic accidents which, although they don't happen at every race, leave a lasting impression and add a captivating dimension to the spectacle. These tragic events reveal not only the perilous nature of the sport, but also its evolution in terms of safety. Accidents: A ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-26 10:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Robert Lewandowski continued his fine form and earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday. The Polish forward struck from close range in the first half to maintain Barca's 100 percent record in the league so far this season with their seventh victory. Barcelona dominated despite not being able to add to their lead and ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-25 18:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back Varane had joined the Italian club for this season but was then excluded from their Serie A squad having suffered a knee ...
Makram Haddad 2024-09-25 16:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Chabab Baalbeck, newly promoted to the First Division of the Lebanese Football Championship, are aiming for a top-six finish while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. This is Beirut caught up with goalkeeping coach Mohammed Choker to find out more about his career and his aspirations for the team this season. “I've always had great ...
Makram Haddad 2024-09-25 12:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Chabab Baalbeck, newly promoted to the First Division of the Lebanese Football Championship, are aiming for a top-six finish while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. This is Beirut caught up with goalkeeping coach Mohammed Choker to find out more about his career and his aspirations for the team this season. “I've always had great ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-25 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed fourth tier Barrow 5-0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup on Tuesday as a much-changed Manchester City edged out Watford 2-1. Nkunku now has six goals in seven appearances this season, but the Frenchman has still been unable to nail down a regular place in Enzo Maresca's side. Maresca ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-25 10:26 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday. Real Madrid, second, cut the gap on Barcelona to one point before the leaders host Getafe on Wednesday. Madrid dismantled Alaves with goals from Lucas Vazquez, Mbappe and Rodrygo before a late salvo from the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 21:37 - Reading : less than a minute
In the Abu Dhabi friendly tournament, Sagesse delivered an impressive performance against Kuwait SC, narrowly losing 104-106 in the semi-finals after overtime. The game, which kept spectators on the edge of their seats, saw Sagesse dominate in the early stages, building a lead of up to 16 points in the second quarter. Unfortunately, Kuwait SC ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese Archery Federation organized the Lebanon Championship for the 2024 season at the Chabab Mar Elias club in the Karantina region. Among those present were the Vice President of the Lebanese Olympic Committee and Vice President of the European Federation, as well as the federation president, Jacques Tamer. The championship's appeals ...