Gauff French Open title defence ends

Gauff French Open title defence ends

Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets victory. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE PARIS: Reigning champion Coco Gauff’s French Open title defence got here to an finish within the third spherical on Saturday as high seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka each gained to arrange a blockbuster last-16 conflict. Gauff went down 4-6,…

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Hundreds held after clashes erupt during PSG Champions League victory celebrations

A police officer extinguishes a flare during celebrations by Paris Saint-Germain supporters near the Champs-Élysées after the club qualified for the UEFA Champions League final, in Paris, France, May 7, 2025.— Reuters Police on Saturday detained over 200 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions…

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England brace for Croatia reunion

Harry Kane (centre) will lead England in their quest to win a first major tournament since 1966. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England’s ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia. The 1966 winners, among the favourites…

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Ronaldo leads Portugal charge

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in a record sixth World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez’s side are strong favourites to progress from Group K…

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Barcelona signal Gordon from Newcastle

Barcelona signal Gordon from Newcastle

BARCELONA: Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a payment that would rise to 80 million euros ($93 million). Gordon will signal for “the subsequent 5 seasons, till June 30, 2031,” Barcelona stated in a quick assertion. The 25-year-old left winger netted 17 objectives for Newcastle this season, 10…

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