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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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 ...

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

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

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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)

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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 ...

Morocco Crush 10-Man Niger to Seal 2026 World Cup Spot

This is Beirut, 06/09 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi completed the rout. A sixth straight victory lifted ...

Football: Lebanon U23 Defeats Malaysia in Its First Match

This is Beirut, 03/09 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon got off to a perfect start in its Asian U23 qualifying campaign for Saudi Arabia 2026 by defeating Malaysia 1-0 on Wednesday in Bangkok. The decisive goal came from Ali El Fadel in the 84th minute, giving the young Lebanese team an ideal start to the competition. Coach Jamal Taha, who had expressed his confidence before kickoff, ...

Galatasaray Sign Gundogan from Man City on Free Transfer

This is Beirut, 03/09 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasaray from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams announced. The 34-year-old has agreed to a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season with the Turkish champions. "Manchester City will always hold a special place in my heart," said Gundogan, who played 358 games in two spells at ...

Donnarumma Set for Move to Manchester City

This is Beirut, 01/09 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day on Monday after the Premier League side reportedly agreed a 35-million-euro ($41 million) deal with Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old Italian international has been looking for a new club since PSG decided he was surplus to requirements despite his ...

Barca Hold On For Draw Against Impressive Rayo

This is Beirut, 01/09 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Champions Barcelona dropped their first points of the La Liga season with a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The Catalan giants had goalkeeper Joan Garcia to thank for earning them that as he made several fine saves on a testing night in the Spanish capital. Barca took the lead through a contested Lamine Yamal penalty but Fran Perez ...

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