Italy requests extradition of former football star Robinho
The Italian Ministry of Justice has requested the extradition of former football star Robinho from Brazil, a ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Algeria’s Fennecs complete comeback to edge Super Eagles 2-1 in international friendly
A controversial penalty tucked in by Riyad Mahrez and a 28-yard scorcher by Youcef Atal saw Algeria complete a comeback and left the Super Eagles to a narrow 1-2 defeat.
Tears flow as curtain comes down on Federer’s glittering career
Roger Federer’s trophy-laden career ended with defeat on Friday, but for once the result hardly mattered as the Swiss maestro headed into retirement with tears in his eyes and cheers ringing in his ears.
Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal
Rafa Nadal says an important part of him was also leaving the men’s Tour with the retirement of the Swiss tennis star Roger Federer.
I won’t become a tennis ghost after retirement, Federer says
Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he would not become “a tennis ghost”.
Qatar planning how World Cup fans can avoid prosecution for minor offences
World Cup fans in Qatar caught committing minor offences such as public drunkenness will escape prosecution, a diplomat and a person familiar with Qatari briefings to foreign police told Reuters.
Ronaldo shuts down international retirement talk, eyes Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo intends to continue with Portugal until Euro 2024, shutting down any notion this year’s World Cup could be his last major international tournament.
Nwaneri, 15, makes debut for Arsenal in easy win at Brentford
Fifteen-year-old Ethan Nwaneri on Sunday became the youngest player in English Premier League (EPL) history.
Osimhen, Ighalo, missing as Peseiro names 25 Eagles to face Algeria in friendly
Super Eagles Forwards Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo are among star players not invited as Super Eagles Head Coach José Peseiro names 25 players to take on Algeria in a friendly.
Ramos, Fati left out of Spain’s Nations League squad
Sergio Ramos and Ansu Fati were left out of Head Coach Luis Enrique’s squad on Friday ahead of Spain’s UEFA Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal.
