Dani Alves Held on Sexual Abuse Charges in Barcelona
A woman filed a police report against Alves on Jan. 2, alleging that he touched her inappropriately under her clothes at a nightclub.
Ronaldo Scores 2, Messi 1 as PSG Win Saudi Friendly 5-4
With Ronaldo having left European club football for Saudi, it’s possibly the last time he will share a pitch with longtime rival Messi.
‘I’m Innocent’: Australian Olympic Track Star Bol Fails Drugs Test
The 28-year-old said he was in “total shock” when told that a urine sample had returned a positive test.
Algeria 2023: Ugbade Calls 48 Players to Nigeria’s U17 Camp in Abuja
Nigeria are five-time champions of the FIFA U17 World Cup; China in 1985, Japan in 1993, Korea in 2007, UAE in 2013 and Chile in 2015.
VIP Ticket for Messi, Ronaldo Clash in Saudi Goes for $2.6m
The two players, considered among the best in the history, last featured in the same game in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Juventus in December 2020.
Top Woman Indian Wrestler Accuses Administrator, Coaches of Abuse
Phogat made the allegations at a public protest in New Delhi on Wednesday, backed by several other top wrestlers
Inter Miami Sign Venezuela Striker Martinez
The striker, who has 13 goals in 60 appearances for his country, will effectively replace Argentine Gonzalo Higuain in the Miami
Hampered by Bad Hip, Defending Champion Nadal Crashes Out in 2nd Rd of Australian Open
The No. 1 seed lost to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5, abruptly ending his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy.
French Football President Le Graet Under Investigation For Sexual Harassment
Le Graet, 81, has been president of the FFF since 2011 but was forced to step down last week pending the outcome of an audit of the federation
Murray Wins Australian Open Five-set Epic After Heat Stops Play
But the day looked set to belong to the 35-year-old Murray, after the Briton saved match point to defeat Italy’s Berrettini
Shakhtar President Donates $25m of Mudryk Transfer Fee from Chelsea to Ukraine War Effort
The president also outlined his intentions for Shakhtar to play against Chelsea in a friendly, when possible.
History as Chinese Man Wins For First Time at Australian Open
The 17-year-old qualifier, the youngest player in the men’s draw, battled past Germany’s Oscar Otte 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 7-5 in nearly three hours to progress.
Gavi Shines as Barca Beat Madrid to Win Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 in Saudi Arabia
Disappointing Atletico Drop More Points in Almeria Draw
The Argentine fired home at the near post to record his 50th league goal for the Rojiblancos.
Chelsea Agree £88m Deal for Shakhtar’s Mudryk, Hijack Arsenal Move
Chelsea offered Mudryk a better wage package and a longer contract than what Arsenal.
Six Nations Bid to Replace Guinea as 2025 Africa Cup Hosts
CAF officials will do inspection tours of all the candidates this month with the winners to be announced on February 10.
FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina Over World Cup Final
FIFA said Argentina had potentially breached rules regarding “offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play
The Best: Messi, Mbappe Nominated for Awards, Ronaldo Left out for First Time
Ronaldo won the award the first two times it was handed out — in 2016 and 2017 — and was among the three finalists the following three years.
Klich Leaves Leeds For D.C. United
The 32-year-old Klich played in Germany and the Netherlands before moving to Leeds
Man City League Cup Defeat Was ‘Wake-up Call’, Says Gundogan
The Premier League champions return to action against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday and Gundogan said there was no margin for error.
