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Benzema beats De Bruyne, Courtois, wins UEFA Men's Player of the Year
The France international solidified his status as the frontrunner for this year's Ballon d'Or with victory over the pair, with the award bestowed following the Champions League group-stage draw in Istanbul on Thursday, reports DPA. Benzema, top scorer in both the Champions League and La Liga last term as he guided Madrid to a double, netted 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions.
Shuttlers Chirag, Satwiksairaj make history; assure India of medal at World Championships
The duo has become the first men's doubles player from India to secure a BWF World Championships medal and only the second doubles pair after the women's team of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa to secure a medal for the country in the prestigious tournament. The Indian pair, who entered the tournament on the back of clinching gold at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games recently, upset the Japanese pair, ranked No.2 in the tournament.
Asia Cup 2022: Best teams in the continent going head-to-head in 13 matches promises an enthralling ride
In 13 matches from August 27 to September 11, across Dubai and Sharjah, the top six teams from Asia will be vying for the trophy which was established 38 years ago co-incidentally in the UAE. The positioning of the tournament comes at a very interesting time. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the tournament, last held in 2018 in the UAE, to be postponed from 2020 to 2022.
Sure of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul getting back to form at the right time for India: Saba Karim
Both Kohli and Rahul are coming back to India's T20I side for the Asia Cup. But the challenge for the duo is to adapt themselves to the new, attacking approach with the bat India has embraced whenever the duo were not featuring regularly since last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE.
India-Pakistan match: Restaurants, lounges in UAE promise great viewing for cricket fans
Thousands of fans remained logged into their computers and mobile phone for hours to buy tickets online for the clash, but only a few were lucky to get seats. However, hotels and restaurants have come out with offers to make viewing of the match equally pleasurable, and are offering delectable platters so that families and friend can come together for an evening of fun, food and music.
Kohli's heartfelt message to Dhoni as he prepares for Pakistan clash
Kohli, who is returning to the side for the Asia Cup here after taking a month-long break, tweeted that being MSD's deputy was the "most enjoyable and exciting period" of his career and it will have a "special" place in his heart.
World Badminton Championships: Chen Yufei, Carolina Marin labour to three-set wins
The fourth-seeded Chen, who surrendered an 11-7 lead in the second set, defeated Chochuwong, known in China by her Chinese name Li Meimiao, 21-17, 17-21, 21-10 in 75 minutes. Carolina Marin, the Rio Olympic champion and three-time world titlist, also survived a scare to advance to the last eight.
Barcelona defender Umtiti to join Serie A club Lecce on loan
As per Barcelona, the newly-promoted Serie A club has taken Umtiti for one season with no option to buy. "FC Barcelona and Unione Sportiva Lecce of Italian Serie A have reached an agreement on the loan of defender Samuel Umtiti until 30 June 2023. There is no purchase option," the club said in a statement. The 28-year-old won Italy's Serie B last season and are now back playing at the highest level of Italian football. Umtiti came to FC Barcelona in the summer of 2016 from Olympique Lyonnais.
Four teams try to keep perfect starts in La Liga
Something has to give in the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Friday's late kickoff as Betis and Osasuna both defend their 100 percent starts to the season. The fact Betis have been forced to sell defender Marc Bartra and still not been able to inscribe six players into their squad hasn't been a problem for them yet, while Osasuna have looked solid in home wins over Sevilla and Cadiz.
Yorkshire racism row: Gary Ballance apologises to Azeem Rafiq for racist language
In a lengthy statement back in November, the 32-year-old had admitted to using a racial slur against Rafiq. He has now apologised in person during a meeting with Rafiq in London this week. Ballance, who has represented England in 23 Tests, and 16 ODIs, last played for Yorkshire in September, last year. Following Rafiq's initial allegations of racism and harassment levelled at the club, he was charged by the ECB in June of this year for bringing the game into disrepute, along with six other individuals and the club itself.
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