Paris 2024 Olympics football draw: Emma Hayes’ United States face Germany and Australia | Football News

Emma Hayes will start life in charge of the United States women’s team against Germany and Australia at the Paris Olympics. The draw for the men’s and women’s tournaments at this summer’s Olympic Games was held at a ceremony in Saint-Denis on Wednesday which Team GB did not qualify for. It was announced in November … Read more

When is the UEFA Champions League knockout stage 2024? Dates, schedule, draw, fixtures and group standings

The UEFA Champions League knockout stage will produce some of the most anticipated matches of 2024 as the best teams in Europe aim to reach the final in London. The two-legged Round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal ties will culminate in the finalists contesting the trophy in a one-off showpiece at Wembley Stadium. The teams … Read more

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham’s Berlin film festival remarks draw backlash

An Israeli filmmaker is facing heavy backlash after he used an acceptance speech at a high-profile Berlin awards ceremony to oppose the war in Gaza. Yuval Abraham, whose speech was roundly condemned by German politicians, said he has since received death threats and that his family had fled their home in Israel for safety. Standing … Read more

Ranji Trophy 2024 Round 6, Khejroliya claims 4 wickets in 4 balls as MP thump Baroda; Tamil Nadu-Karnataka play out thrilling draw

In a Group D match of the Ranji Trophy 2024 Round 6 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday, February 12, Madhya Pradesh hammered Baroda by an innings and 52 runs. Following on, Baroda began Day 4 at 201/3. They were all out for 270 despite Shashwat Rawat’s 105 as Kulwant Khejroliya claimed … Read more

“Come play with us” – What Diego Simeone allegedly told Real Madrid superstar during derby draw

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone appears to have told Real Madrid star Luka Modric to join him at the Wanda Metropolitano next season. Modric, 38, has just four months left on his contract with Los Blancos, and this is his final campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Croatian has enjoyed an illustrious career with Carlo … Read more

Across Germany, anti-far right protests draw hundreds of thousands

BERLIN — A protest against the far right in the German city of Munich Sunday afternoon ended early due to safety concerns after approximately 100,000 people showed up, police said. The demonstration was one of dozens around the country this weekend that drew hundreds of thousands of people in total. The demonstrations came in the … Read more

Kooyong Classic 2024 results, scores, schedule, draw, field for Australian Open warm-up tournament

The Kooyong Classic is back once again in 2024 with some of the world’s best tennis players duking it out in a series of exhibition matches. With likes of Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu competing, expect some of the highest quality tennis at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. The … Read more

US-led strikes on Yemeni rebels draw attention back to war raging in Arab world’s poorest nation

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S.-led airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea pulled the world’s focus Friday back on the yearslong war raging in the Arab world’s poorest nation, even as shipping across the wider Mideast remains threatened. As the bombing … Read more

Champions League Round of 16 draw: Confirmed fixtures, dates, teams for first knockout phase of UEFA tournament

The UEFA Champions League is approaching crunch time: the knockout phase. After 32 teams entered the group phase, 16 now remain. Big names such as Manchester United have already exited the tournament, while surprise packages such as Copenhagen and Real Sociedad will hope to continue their adventure in the grandest of all European club competitions. … Read more

Euro 2024: Defending champions Italy qualify for tournament after goalless draw against Ukraine | Football News

Defending European champions Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after a goalless draw against Ukraine in Germany. The point ensured Italy finished second in Group C, level on 14 points with third-placed Ukraine but with a better head-to-head record after a tense affair that could have gone either way. Ukraine, who have never beaten Italy, had … Read more