Alphonso Davies has suffered an injury-plagued season, and faces a race against time to be fit for Canada’s first game. Photo: AFP/File TORONTO: Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David were the star names in Canada’s World Cup squad as coach Jesse Marsch unveiled the co-host’s 26-man roster on Friday. Bayern Munich defender Davies was deemed sufficiently…
Lionel Messi has been at the heart of an injury scare, with his club side Inter Miami saying medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. Photo: AFP BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad. Messi,…
AUCKLAND: Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has urged his financially stricken team to go out on a high as the Super Rugby club prepare to play their final match, barring a last-minute reprieve. Auckland-based Moana, who have won just one from 13 games this season and are anchored to the bottom of the ladder, face…
Jannik Sinner continues his dominant run at the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory, extending his winning streak in Rome. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: Jannik Sinner succumbed to illness and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men’s tournament wide open, as Aryna Sabalenka safely…
PARIS: With Jannik Sinner’s shock French Open exit blowing the men’s draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the opportunity in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic has been stuck on 24 majors since the 2023 US Open but may not get a better chance to add to…
PARIS: After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America. Les Bleus travel to the United States on…
Arsenal will face PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday aiming to beat the holders and win it for the first time. Photo: AFP/File BUDAPEST: Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are themselves targeting back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday. Luis…
Pep Guardiola at an ‘after-party’ event following Manchester City’s trophy parade. Photo: AFP LONDON: Basketball legend Michael Jordan joined thousands of Manchester City fans paying tribute to Pep Guardiola at the manager’s farewell party on Monday. Guardiola is about to step down after a glorious decade in charge of City and the Premier League club…
Carlo Ancelotti is aiming to lead Brazil to World Cup glory 24 years after their last title. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Brazil’s quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with Italian Carlo Ancelotti charged with the task of ending the nation’s wait to…
Paderborn defender Laurin Curda celebrates his winner to help his side beat Wolfsburg and return to the Bundesliga. Photo: AFP LONDON: Paderborn’s Laurin Curda scored in extra-time to grab a 2-1 home win in the second relegation playoff leg on Monday and relegate 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg 2-1 on aggregate. The narrow win returns Paderborn…