Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has signed a new long-term contract with the Formula One team, extending a relationship that began when he joined the Italian outfit in 2019. The announcement comes ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, the home race of the 28-year-old Monegasque, who is currently third in the drivers’ championship. Ferrari while...
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DR Congo-Chile Friendly Cancelled Over Ebola Concerns
Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly against Chile, scheduled for June 9 in Spain, has been cancelled after local authorities raised health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. Juan Franco, mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, signed a decree preventing the match from taking place, citing recommendations from Andalusia’s regional...
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South Africa’s Bafana Banana Depart For Mexico After Visa Delay
Bafana Bafana South Africa’s national football team departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays. The South African Football Association (SAFA) said the squad were scheduled to leave on Sunday but were held back at the last minute after it was discovered that four members of the set-up did not...
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Argentina Arrive In Kansas City Ahead Of World Cup
The team plane landed in the afternoon, carrying players, coaching staff and support personnel. Upon arrival, members of the delegation disembarked before boarding team buses that transported them to their hotel and training base.
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South Africa Demands Answers Over World Cup Visa Delays
South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation from the country’s football association after visa issues delayed the national team’s departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Gayton McKenzie said he had requested a report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) and called for action against those responsible for the disruption.”I need...
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Spurs Dethrone Thunder, Set Up NBA Championship Finals Against Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs, powered by Victor Wembanyama, dethroned defending NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder with a 111-103 victory on Saturday to clinch the Western Conference finals and book a championship showdown with the New York Knicks. The Spurs won the best-of-seven series 4-3, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in the...
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Sarri Terminates Lazio Contract After Reaching Deal With Atalanta
Maurizio Sarri has left Lazio after reaching an agreement to end his contract ahead of his expected switch to Atalanta. “S.S. Lazio announces that a mutual agreement has been reached to terminate the contracts of Head Coach Maurizio Sarri and his coaching staff,” said Lazio in a statement. The 67 year old leaves Lazio for...
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North Korean Club Wins Asian Women’s Champions League
North Korean side Naegohyang won the Asian Women’s Champions League on Saturday, defeating Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final in Suwon, South Korea. Captain Kim Kyong Yong scored shortly before half-time to secure victory and the continental title in the club’s debut season in the competition. Players celebrated the triumph by parading North...
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Hull Threatens Legal Action Over Play-Off Controversy
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali said on Saturday the club would pursue legal action if they failed to secure promotion in the Championship play-off final, amid continued controversy over Middlesbrough’s reinstatement to the competition. Middlesbrough were originally eliminated in the play-off semi-finals by Southampton but were later restored to the competition after Southampton admitted to...
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Manchester United Confirm Carrick As Permanent Head Coach
Manchester United have appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract after a successful spell in interim charge, the Premier League club said. Carrick was handed the role on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim in January and has since guided United to qualification for next...