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Russian Daniil Medvedev replaced Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings for three weeks in 2022.
Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players
LONDON — Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year because of the invasion of Ukraine.Men's world number two Daniil Medvedev of Russia and women's world number four Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus are the highest-ranked players to be affected.Players from both countries have been allowed to compete on the tennis tour but not under their national flags.Wimbledon takes place from 27 June to 10 July.It is understood the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) will confirm the move later on Wednesday.Sabalenka reached the semi-finals of last year's tournament, while Medvedev, who has been announced as one of the star draws at the grass-court warm-up event at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands reached the fourth round.Russian world number 15...
April 20, 2022

Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players

Ronaldo had announced in October he and partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins.
Football world sends condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo and family following son's death
LONDON — The football world has been offering support and sympathy to Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and his family following the announcement on Monday of his baby son's death.The Manchester United and Portugal star had announced in October he and partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins. In December, they announced they were expecting a boy and a girl.United wrote to their star player, saying: "Your pain is our pain. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time, Cristiano."Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford tweeted Monday: "Thoughts are with you and Georgina brother. I'm so sorry."Brazilian women's star Marta wrote to Ronaldo on Instagram, saying: "Lots of strength to you, your partner and all your...
April 19, 2022

Football world sends condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo and family following son's death

It was also agreed that from the same season, teams will be able to sign eight foreign players, one more than currently allowed, though only seven can play at any one time.
Saudi Pro League expands to 18 clubs from 2023-24 season
RIYADH —Saudi Arabia’s Professional League will increase from 16 clubs to 18 from the 2023-24 season onward, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation announced on Thursday.To facilitate the expansion, only two teams, instead of the usual three, will be relegated from the top tier at the end of next season. Four teams will be promoted.It was also agreed that from the same season, teams will be able to sign eight foreign players, one more than currently allowed, though only seven can play at any one time. Saudi Arabia’s foreign player limit has been higher than most other leagues, but the rest of Asia is catching up.The federation is keen to expand the league at a time when Saudi Arabia is enjoying a period of achievements in football. The national team qualified for its sixth World Cup...
April 15, 2022

Saudi Pro League expands to 18 clubs from 2023-24 season

Freddy Rincón taking on England's Graeme Le Saux during the 1998 World Cup.
Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain dies after car crash
BOGOTA — Former Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón has died after being involved in a car crash in Cali, the hospital treating him said in a statement.The 55-year-old Rincón was admitted to hospital on Monday following a car accident in the early hours of the day, CNN en Español reported, citing local media.Five people were injured in the accident, which involved a van with four occupants, including the former player, and a bus, the Undersecretary of Mobility of Cali, Edwing Candelo, told the newspaper, El País Cali.Cali's The Imbanaco Clinic said "despite all the efforts made by our medical and assistance team, the patient Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia, has died today April 13, 2022.""There will never be a way to express what this really means for us, we...
April 14, 2022

Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain dies after car crash

COVID lockdown forces Shanghai Port out of Asian Champions League
SHANGHAI — Shanghai Port have withdrawn from the Asian Champions League due to a COVID-19 lockdown in the city, the Asian Football Confederation said. Shanghai, who reached the semi-finals of the competition in 2017, had been due to begin their group stage campaign on Saturday against Vissel Kobe of Japan in Buriram, Thailand, Reuters reports. Hong Kong's Kitchee and Chiangrai United from Thailand have also been drawn in Group J. Shanghai will not be replaced in the competition. COVID cases in Shanghai have hit record levels in recent weeks and authorities have placed tight restrictions on movement in and out of the metropolis. Shanghai are the second Chinese club to pull out of the continental competition after Changchun Yatai withdrew last month. No reason was given...
April 12, 2022

COVID lockdown forces Shanghai Port out of Asian Champions League

UEFA approves new rules to scrutinize soccer club finances
NYON — UEFA approved new financial monitoring rules for European soccer clubs on Thursday, giving up on “fair play” and lowering expectations it can solve the competitive imbalance in the Champions League.The “Financial Fair Play” system, known as FFP, will be replaced in June by “Financial Sustainability” regulations.“Competitiveness cannot be addressed simply by financial regulations,” UEFA project leader Andrea Traverso said at a briefing, adding the words “fair play” had been misinterpreted to mean “we create a level playing field.” “This is why we changed the name,” he said.By 2025, clubs playing in UEFA competitions will be limited to spending 70% of their revenue on salaries and transfers or face financial and — eventually — sporting sanctions.After...
April 07, 2022

UEFA approves new rules to scrutinize soccer club finances

World Cup 2022 draw: Saudi Arabia to face Argentina, Mexico and Poland
DOHA — Saudi Arabia will face Argentina, Mexico and Poland at the Qatar World Cup later this year after FIFA carried out the draw for football's most famous tournament in Doha on Friday.The Green Falcons will open their World Cup account against Argentina Nov. 22. Then take on Poland four days later, followed by Mexico on Nov. 30.Hosts Qatar, who will open the tournament on Nov. 21 against Ecuador, are in a group that also contains the Netherlands and Senegal.North African rivals Tunisia and Morocco are both in tough groups, with the former drawn to face reigning world champions France, along with Denmark and the winners of a playoff between Peru and the UAE or Australia.Morocco will play European powerhouses Belgium and Croatia, as well as Canada. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will...
April 02, 2022

World Cup 2022 draw: Saudi Arabia to face Argentina, Mexico and Poland

Djamel Belmadi, Algeria's manager, fell to his knees and covered his face.
Dramatic last-minute goals send Cameroon to World Cup, Algeria from elation to tears
ALGERIA — A game that looked destined for the drama of penalties instead delivered more than enough theater as both Algeria and Cameroon scored would-be late winners in extra time of their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg on Tuesday.Level on aggregate from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s 22nd-minute strike, Algeria looked the more likely to make the home fans’ night a beautiful one but Andre Onana made 10 saves on the evening.Algeria thought it had booked its place at the 2022 World Cup, after Ahmed Touba scored the goal that seemed to clinch qualification, players streamed across the field in ecstasy in the 118th minute.Cameras shook as 35,000 at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker celebrated what seemed to be the most dramatic of World Cup qualifying clinchers.Two minutes later,...
March 30, 2022

Dramatic last-minute goals send Cameroon to World Cup, Algeria from elation to tears

Mohamed Salah prepares to shoot a penalty while spectators point lasers at him.
Mané takes Senegal to World Cup after Salah faces lasers
CAIRO — The African Champions Senegal beat Egypt on penalties 3-1 at the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Diamniadio, near Dakar, on Tuesday to book a seat in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Despite ending the two games and the extra times with a 1-0 advance, Senegal went to penalties as it lost to Egypt at home match with the same result on March 26 In penalty shootouts, three Egyptian players, including the team captain and Liverpool star Mohammad Salah, missed the goal compared with only two players from the rival team.Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored the fourth penalty to secure his country a ticket to Qatar's World Cup.Before the start of the standoff, the Egyptian Football Federation announced that it had lodged an official complaint to the African Football Federation about attacks from...
March 30, 2022

Mané takes Senegal to World Cup after Salah faces lasers

UAE set up playoff with Australia
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates handed South Korea a surprise 1-0 defeat in Dubai on Tuesday to set up a playoff clash with Australia as they kept alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance in 32 years. Hareb Abdallah's 54th minute goal sealed a third-place finish in Group A for Rodolfo Arruabarrena's side, ensuring the UAE will take on the Socceroos, who suffered a 1-0 defeat by Saudi Arabia in the late kick-off, in a one-off meeting in Doha on June 7. The winner of that match with then face the fifth-placed team in the South American qualifiers with a berth in the finals in Qatar at stake. Abdallah struck against the run of play for the Emiratis, who were facing a Korean side that had not conceded a goal in their previous five qualifiers and were...
March 30, 2022

UAE set up playoff with Australia

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