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☆ Nottingham Panthers pay tribute to late player Johnson
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Ice Hockey - Memorial for Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, Britain - November 4, 2023 Fans are seen inside the stadium during the memorial for former Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 18 (Reuters) - The Nottingham Panthers paid tribute to the late Adam Johnson by hosting a memorial game at the Motorpoint Arena on Saturday as they returned to the ice for the first time since his death. The 29-year-old American died last month after suffering serious injuries during a game against Sheffield Steelers. That game was abandoned and on Saturday the Panthers played their first match since the incident against Manchester Storm. There was a minute's applause after 47 minutes of play in honour of Johnson, whose number 47 jersey will be retired. Local supporters have been laying tributes outside the Panthers' arena since the death of the former Pittsburgh Penguins player.

Persons: Adam Johnson, Adam Johnson REUTERS, Isabel Infantes, Johnson, Janina Nuno Rios, Ken Ferris Organizations: Hockey, Nottingham Panthers, Motorpoint, Sheffield Steelers, Panthers, United States, National Hockey League, Saturday, Manchester Storm, Local, Pittsburgh Penguins, Thomson Locations: Nottingham, Britain, Sheffield, England, Germany, Sweden, United, Mexico City

☆ Djokovic beats Alcaraz to set up ATP Finals title clash with Sinner
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tennis - ATP Finals - Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy - November 18, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his semi final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Acquire Licensing RightsTURIN, Italy, Nov 18 (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic outclassed Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 6-2 on Saturday to reach his ninth ATP Finals title clash where he will face local favourite Jannik Sinner. The 20-year-old Alcaraz, who also has won six titles this season, missed out on becoming the youngest finalist in the season-ending tournament since Pete Sampras in 1991. The twice Grand Slam winner bounced back early in the second set but then dropped serve before Djokovic took a 3-1 lead. Djokovic, aiming for a tournament record seventh title, now prepares for Sinner, who beat Daniil Medvedev, and will be out for revenge after losing to the Italian in the group stage. "I knew it was a high intensity match, we've played four times in the last 18 months," said Djokovic, who now has three wins in five meetings with Alcaraz.

Persons: Pala Alpitour, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Guglielmo Mangiapane, Novak, Carlos Alcaraz, Pete Sampras, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, we've, I've, Janina Nuno Rios, Ken Ferris Organizations: ATP, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Turin, Italy, TURIN, Mexico City

☆ Woods to return at Hero World Challenge
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 8, 2023 Tiger Woods of the U.S. acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green after completing his second round REUTERS/Brian Snyder/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 18 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will return to competitive action at the Hero World Championship, the 15-times major champion said on Saturday, in what will be his first PGA Tour start since undergoing ankle surgery in April. Woods, 47, is hosting the Nov. 30-Dec. 3 tournament in Albany, Bahamas which features six top-10 players in its 20-player field, including American world number one Scottie Scheffler. Woods did not play in a major tournament this year, withdrawing from the Masters due to his ankle operation and missing the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and British Open. He has played a limited competition schedule since suffering serious leg injuries in a 2021 car crash. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Woods, Brian Snyder, Scottie Scheffler, Janina Nuno Rios, Ed Osmond Organizations: Golf, REUTERS, PGA Championship, British, Thomson Locations: Augusta , Georgia, U.S, Woods, Albany, Bahamas, Mexico City

☆ Hungary qualify for Euro 2024 with dramatic 2-2 draw against Bulgaria.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group G - Bulgaria v Hungary - Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria - November 16, 2023 Hungary's Zsolt Kalmar and Daniel Gazdag celebrate their second goal an own goal scored by Bulgaria's Alex Petkov REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov Acquire Licensing RightsSOFIA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Hungary qualified for the Euro 2024 finals with a game to spare after a last-gasp own goal from Alex Petkov earned them a 2-2 away draw against Bulgaria in their qualifying Group G on Thursday. The result put them on top of the group with 15 points from seven games, with an unassailable seven point lead over third-placed Montenegro, who have two games left to play. Hungary took the lead through Martin Adam's close-range header following a free kick from captain Dominik Szoboszlai from the right after 10 minutes. Hungary were also reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Milos Kerkez was sent off and suffered a major setback in the 78th minute as Kiril Despodov scored with a penalty to give Bulgaria a 2-1 lead. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico CityOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Hungary's Zsolt Kalmar, Daniel Gazdag, Bulgaria's Alex Petkov, Stoyan, Alex Petkov, Martin Adam's, Dominik Szoboszlai, Marco Rossi's, Bulgaria's, Valentin Antov, Ilia Gruev, Milos Kerkez, Kiril Despodov, Petkov, Janina Nuno Rios Organizations: Soccer Football, UEFA, Vasil Levski National, Bulgaria's Alex Petkov REUTERS, Rights, Bulgaria, Delev, Thomson Locations: Bulgaria, Hungary, Sofia, Montenegro, Bulgarian, Mexico City

☆ Peru club call for punishment as lights go out on title celebrations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Universitario claimed a record-extending 27th league title after a 2-0 win at city rivals Alianza on Wednesday had wrapped up a 3-1 aggregate victory. But before the celebrations could get underway the lights went out at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium, an incident Universitario labelled both disgraceful and dangerous. The club added that the award ceremony will be held at their home Monumental U stadium on Sunday. Universitario later poked fun at their rivals' move on social media and issued a reminder about the league title count. "Say goodbye to unforeseen events, don't be left without electricity in the middle of your celebrations," the club wrote.

Persons: Alejandro Villanueva, Universitario, Alianza Lima's, Alianza, Janina Nuno Rios, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Universitario Deportes, Alianza Lima, Peruvian, Universitario, Alianza, Peruvian Public, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ Simeone extends Atletico contract until 2027
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Nov 9 (Reuters) - Argentine coach Diego Simeone has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2027, the LaLiga club said on Thursday. The 53-year-old has led Atletico in a club record 642 games. Simeone has guided Atletico to eight trophies since his arrival in 2011, two league titles, one Copa del Rey, two Europa Leagues, two European Super Cups and one Spanish Super Cup, making him the club's most successful coach. He also had two spells as a midfielder with the Madrid side, making 167 appearances and scoring 30 goals. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios and Javier Leira, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Diego Simeone, Simeone, Janina Nuno Rios, Javier Leira, Ed Osmond Organizations: Atletico Madrid, Atletico, Copa, Copa del Rey, Europa Leagues, Thomson Locations: Argentine, Copa del, Madrid

West Ham lost 2-1 away to the Greek side a fortnight ago but their win at the London Stadium put them level on nine points with second-placed Freiburg, who crushed bottom side Backa Topola 5-0. "If I was being honest, I don’t think we made enough chances or opportunities and I need to look to see why that was the case," West Ham manager David Moyes said. The West Ham fans then held their breath late on as the visitors nearly equalised when Mady Camara's close-range header struck the post when he should have scored. Marseille secured a second victory with their win in Athens thanks to goals from Chancel Mbemba and Ismaila Sarr. The Italians are unbeaten in Group D on 10 points, three ahead of Sporting who beat 10-man Rakow Czestochowa 2-1.

Persons: Ham United's Lucas Paqueta, Said Benrahma, Emerson Palmieri, Vladimir Coufal, Isabel Infantes, David Moyes, Paqueta, James Ward, Prowse, Mady Camara's, Mbemba, Sarr, Jarell Quansah, Alexis Mac Allister, Klopp, Atalanta, Berat Djimsiti, Pedro Goncalves, Bogdan Racovitan, Danilo Pereira, Todd Cantwell, Janina Nuno Rios, Tommy Lund, Ed Osmond, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer, Europa League, Ham United, Olympiacos, London, REUTERS, Olympiakos Piraeus, Olympique de Marseille, AEK Athens, West Ham, Backa, Olympiakos, Marseille, Ligue, Brighton & Hove Albion, Ajax Amsterdam, LIVERPOOL, Liverpool, French, Toulouse, Sturm Graz, Berat, Sporting, Rangers, Sparta Prague, Real Betis, Aris Limassol, Betis, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Freiburg, Ham, Athens, European, Czestochowa

☆ Medvedev denies obscene gesture after Paris Masters loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Paris Masters - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - November 1, 2023 Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during his round of 32 match against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Acquire Licensing RightsNov 1 (Reuters) - Russian Daniil Medvedev denied making an obscene gesture towards the crowd after losing 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(2) to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the Paris Masters second round on Wednesday. World number three Medvedev walked off court at the end of the match examining his hand before pointing his middle finger at the stands. "No, I didn't (give my middle finger to the crowd), I just checked my nails," Medvedev told reporters. I played much better here without the crowd," added Medvedev, who won in Paris in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. World number 17 Bulgarian Dimitrov hit 48 winners and needed seven match points to reach the third round in Paris, a week after Medvedev beat him in the second round of the Vienna Open.

Persons: Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, Stephanie Lecocq, Russian Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimitrov, Medvedev, Bulgarian Dimitrov, Janina Nuno Rios, Ed Osmond Organizations: Paris, U.S, Bulgarian, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Russian, Mexico City

☆ Dominant Djokovic wins Paris Masters opener
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Paris Masters - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - November 1, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his round of 32 match against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Acquire Licensing RightsPARIS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic got off to a solid start in his quest for a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title with a resounding 6-3 6-2 win over Tomas Etcheverry in the second round on Wednesday. The 24-time Grand Slam winner made only nine unforced errors and did not drop serve throughout the match as he beat the Argentine world number 31 in one hour and 23 minutes. But I think it is normal to be rusty a little bit after not playing an official match for so long," the 36-year-old Djokovic said. World number three Daniil Medvedev lost to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(2). The Argentine will next play 11th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, who earlier beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 6-2 in less than an hour.

Persons: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Stephanie Lecocq, Novak Djokovic, Tomas Etcheverry, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic, Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, Daniil Medvedev, Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger, Alexander Zverev, Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6, Tommy Paul's, Botic Van de, Alex de Minaur, Dusan Lajovic, Francisco Cerundolo, Norwegian Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkacz of, Roberto Bautista Agut, Janina Nuno Rios, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Paris, Rights, Davis, Argentine, Bulgarian, ATP, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Australia, Turin, Norwegian, Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, Mexico

☆ Safiullin stuns Alcaraz at Paris Masters
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Paris Masters - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - October 31, 2023 Russia's Roman Safiullin in action during his round of 32 match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Acquire Licensing RightsOct 31 (Reuters) - World number two Carlos Alcaraz crashed to a 6-3 6-4 loss to Russia's Roman Safiullin in the second round at the Paris Masters on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Spaniard seemed to recover as he again broke the feisty 45th-ranked Saffiullin's serve early in the second set to take a 3-1 advantage. Ninth seed Taylor Fritz's hopes of an ATP Finals berth diminished as the American withdrew before his second round match against Daniel Altmaier with an abdominal injury. The world number 10 will be out of the season-ending tournament should Denmark's sixth seed Holger Rune beat Dominic Thiem in his second round match. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Stephanie Lecocq, Carlos Alcaraz, Saffiullin's, Novak Djokovic, Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry, Taylor Fritz's, Daniel Altmaier, Holger Rune, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Hungary's, Hungary's Marton Fucsovics, Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, American Sebastian Korda, Argentine Francisco Cerundolo, Monfils, Karen Khachanov, Russian Andrey Rublev, Janina Nuno Rios, Toby Davis Organizations: Paris, Wimbledon, Swiss, Serbian, ATP, American, Hungary's Marton, Argentine, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Russian, Turin, Mexico City

☆ Vinicius vows to continue fight against racism as he wins Socrates Award
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"I will remain strong in the fight against racism," said the Brazilian, who received the award from the Prince of Monaco. "It is a very sad thing to talk about racism nowadays, but we have to continue in the fight so that people suffer less. "Very happy to receive this award and to help many children in Brazil. He put Brazil on a different level and people respect Brazilian players thanks to the great legacy he left," Vinicius said. Reporting by Fernando Kallas; additional reporting by Janina Nuno Rios Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Stephanie Lecocq, Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Prince of Monaco, Pele, " Vinicius, Vini, Fernando Kallas, Janina Nuno Rios, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, Chatelet Theatre, Rights, Real Madrid, Real, Vini Jr . Institute, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Brazil

☆ Celtic midfielder Hatate sidelined two months with hamstring injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 30 (Reuters) - Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate will be out until after Christmas after picking up a hamstring injury in their Champions League 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, coach Brendan Rodgers said on Monday. "We are not 100 per cent on the exact timings, but he is certainly going to be out until after Christmas, we think," said Rodgers. Hatate, who last month signed a contract extension with Celtic until 2028, also missed six weeks last season with the same injury to his other leg, and was out a month with a calf injury earlier this campaign. They face the same opponent on Jan. 2, when Hatate could return to action. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Reo Hatate, Brendan Rodgers, Rodgers, Hatate, Janina Nuno Rios, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Celtic, Champions League, Atletico Madrid, Atletico, St Mirren, Scottish, Wednesday, Thomson Locations: Japan, Mexico

☆ Napoli say they never intended to offend Osimhen amid row
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 28 (Reuters) - Napoli said on Thursday they never intended to offend their striker Victor Osimhen with mocking social media videos, but the Serie A champions stopped short of apologising to the Nigeria international. Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda later threatened legal action, while the 24-year-old player removed all images of himself in a Napoli shirt from his social media accounts. "On social media, and TikTok particularly, expressive language is used in a light-hearted and playful manner. Osimhen helped Napoli end their 33-year wait for a league title last season as he was Serie A's top scorer with 26 goals. Champions Napoli are fifth in the league standings and will face Lecce on Saturday before hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Persons: Napoli, Victor Osimhen, Roberto Calenda, Victor, Osimhen, Janina Nuno Rios, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Serie, Nigeria, Bologna, Napoli, Serie A's, Napoli's, Udinese, Lecce, Real Madrid, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ Marseille appoint Italian Gattuso as coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 27 (Reuters) - Olympique de Marseille have named Italian Gennaro Gattuso as coach following the departure of Marcelino, the French Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. The 45-year-old Gattuso takes over after Spaniard Marcelino left the club amid a feud with the Marseille supporters. Gattuso left Valencia in January, seven months after his appointment with the LaLiga side just above the relegation zone. Marseille are eighth in Ligue 1 after two wins, three draws and a 4-0 loss to Paris St Germain. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Italian Gennaro Gattuso, Marcelino, Spaniard Marcelino, Gattuso, Paris St Germain, Janina Nuno Rios, Ed Osmond Organizations: Olympique de Marseille, Ligue, Spaniard, Marseille, AC Milan, Napoli, Serie, Paris St, Champions League, AS Monaco, Saturday, Brighton & Hove Albion, Europa League, Thomson Locations: Italian, Valencia, Italy, Mexico City

☆ Inter Miami to wait until 'last moment' to decide on Messi fitness for Cup final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Sep 20, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball against the Toronto FC during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 26 (Reuters) - Inter Miami will wait until the "last moment" to see if Lionel Messi is fit to play in Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo, coach Gerardo Martino said. The Argentina captain is a doubt for the U.S. Open Cup final when his team will aim to claim their second title after winning the Leagues Cup last month. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 12 games for Inter Miami since his arrival from Paris St Germain in July. The Miami side are yet to lose with Messi on the pitch and Martino said he would not consider playing the 36-year-old if it were not a cup final.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sam Navarro, Gerardo Martino, Messi, Leo, Martino, We'll, Ballon, Janina Nuno Rios, Javier Leira, Toby Davis Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Toronto FC, USA, Inter Miami, Houston Dynamo, Orlando City, U.S, Paris St Germain, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, USA, Wednesday's U.S, Argentina, Paris, Miami, Argentine

☆ Real Madrid's Guler suffers new injury blow
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MADRID, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's close-season signing Arda Guler has sustained a thigh injury, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday, in another setback for the midfielder that will further delay his debut for the team. "After the tests carried out on our player Arda Guler, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the left rectus femoris muscle," Real said in a statement. The 18-year-old Turkey international returned early from the club's pre-season tour with a knee injury, for which he underwent surgery in August. Guler returned to training a few days ago, but his latest injury has thwarted his anticipated debut against Las Palmas on Wednesday. The club did not give details about his recovery, but Spanish media reported he could be out for three weeks.

Persons: Arda Guler, Real, Guler, Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Jr, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Javier Leira, Janina Nuno Rios, Toby Davis Organizations: Turkey, Las Palmas, Thomson Locations: MADRID

☆ Barcelona held to 2-2 draw at Mallorca
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Barcelona twice fought back to secure a 2-2 draw at Mallorca on Tuesday, maintaining their unbeaten start to the LaLiga season. We are giving too many chances," Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu told DAZN. Mallorca took their foot off the gas in the second half and Barca substitute Fermin Lopez tapped home Raphinha's low cross from the right to make it 2-2 in the 75th minute. "The problem was our defensive errors, these are improper mistakes that shouldn't happen, especially in this type of tight, intense match," Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said. Barcelona host Sevilla on Friday, before travelling to Porto for their second Champions League group stage match.

Persons: We've, Oriol Romeu, DAZN, Vedat Muriqi, Marc, Andre ter Stegen, Raphinha, Abdon Prats, Mallorca's, Predrag Rajkovic's, Fermin Lopez, Xavi Hernandez, Janina Nuno Rios, Toby Davis Organizations: PALMA DE MALLORCA, Mallorca, Barca, Wednesday, Villarreal, Real Madrid, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Sevilla, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Girona, Real, Porto, Mexico

☆ Tigres president killed after Colombian team's home loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 25 (Reuters) - The president of Colombian second division club Tigres FC, Edgar Paez, was shot dead following his team's defeat on Saturday, the club have announced. "The Tigres family and the sporting community are devastated by this event," the club said in a statement. Fernando Jaramillo, President of the Major Division of Colombian Professional Football (DIMAYOR) which runs the professional leagues, mourned the death of Paez. "He was always distinguished by his respect for his friends, by his strong but respectful positions and by the love he professed for the sport that we are all passionate about: football," Jaramillo said. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk and Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Edgar Paez, Fernando Jaramillo, Paez, Jaramillo, Tommy Lund, Janina Nuno Rios, Ken Ferris Organizations: Tigres FC, Atletico FC, Tigres, Division, Colombian Professional Football, Thomson Locations: Colombian, Gdansk, Mexico City

☆ Xavi signs contract extension with Barcelona until 2025
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Sept 22 (Reuters) - Coach Xavi Hernandez has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2025 with an option for a further year, the LaLiga club said on Friday. The 43-year-old manager arrived at Barcelona on a three-year deal following the departure of Dutchman Ronald Koeman at the end of 2021. Former Spain international Xavi has coached Barca in 96 games, with 61 wins, 16 draws and 19 losses. Barca academy product Xavi spent 17 years as a player with the Catalan side, winning 25 trophies - including eight LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues - in 767 appearances. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Xavi Hernandez, Dutchman Ronald Koeman, Xavi, Janina Nuno Rios, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Barcelona, Spain, Barca, Spanish, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Barca, Mexico City

☆ Nice snatch last-gasp win over Monaco to top Ligue 1 standings
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MONACO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Jeremie Boga's last-gasp goal salvaged a 1-0 win for Nice at AS Monaco on Friday, moving them to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Nice moved up to 12 points, one ahead of Monaco. Stade Brestois, on 10 points, could top the standings on Saturday if they beat Olympique Lyonnais. Ivorian Boga secured the win for Nice in the 90th minute after passing several defenders before firing in a low shot to beat keeper Philipp Kohn. Monaco host Olympique de Marseille and Nice take on Stade Brestois next week.

Persons: Jeremie Boga's, Nice, Boga, Philipp Kohn, Marcin Bulka, Folarin, Janina Nuno Rios, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: MONACO, Nice, AS Monaco, Ligue, Monaco, Stade Brestois, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille, Thomson Locations: Mexico City, editin

☆ Real Madrid come from behind to beat Real Sociedad
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MADRID, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday as the hosts regained the top spot in LaLiga with their fifth consecutive win. Carlo Ancelotti's side maintained their perfect league run to reach 15 points, two clear of second-placed Barcelona, who crushed Betis 5-0 on Saturday. They had a lot of chances and the first one they had they scored," Valverde told the club's official media. "The goals that I score and help the team to earn points, that's what makes me the happiest." Real Madrid kick off their Champions League campaign when they host Union Berlin on Wednesday before visiting Atletico Madrid for their league derby.

Persons: Carlo Ancelotti's, Kubo, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Federico Valverde, Valverde, Joselu, Fran Garcia, Janina Nuno Rios, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Betis, Bernabeu, Madrid, Champions League, Berlin, Wednesday, Atletico Madrid, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Real, LaLiga, Barcelona, Madrid, Mexico City

☆ Marquinhos earns Brazil late win over Peru
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LIMA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Brazil made it two wins from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after a late goal from Marquinhos earned them a 1-0 win over Peru in Lima. Brazil, who crushed Bolivia 5-1 at home on Friday, moved level on six points with rivals Argentina at the top of the South American qualifying standings. With the game heading towards a scoreless draw Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos headed home Neymar's corner at the near post to seal the win in the 90th minute. "We practised set pieces both in Belem and here. Set pieces define the game, today it did," Diniz added.

Persons: Marquinhos, Fernando Diniz's, Richarlison, I'm, Diniz, Janina Nuno Rios, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Argentina, South, Paris St Germain, Thomson Locations: LIMA, Brazil, Peru, Lima . Brazil, Bolivia, Belem, Venezuela, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Mexico City

☆ Messi-less Argentina cruise to 3-0 win over Bolivia
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LA PAZ, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Argentina rested captain Lionel Messi but they still made light work of Bolivia as they won 3-0 to claim their second victory of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Angel Di Maria took over as captain in Messi's absence and shone, providing two assists before halftime. "It's two games in, we knew it was important to get six points for what's to come," the 35-year-old Di Maria told Argentine broadcaster TyC Sports. Nicolas Tagliafico doubled the lead and scored his first goal for World Cup holders Argentina with a header from a Di Maria free kick in the 42nd minute, before Nicolas Gonzalez's powerful strike sealed the win in the 83rd. Elsewhere in the second round of CONMEBOL qualifiers, Uruguay play Ecuador, Venezuela host Paraguay, Colombia face Chile, and Brazil visit Peru later on Tuesday.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Di Maria, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, Di Maria's, Fernandez, Roberto Fernandez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico, Maria, Nicolas Gonzalez's, Janina Nuno Rios, Toby Davis Organizations: LA, TyC, World, Argentina, CONMEBOL, Thomson Locations: LA PAZ, Argentina, Bolivia, Argentine, La Paz, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Mexico

☆ Brazil thrash Bolivia 5-1 in Neymar's record-breaking appearance
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BELEM, Brazil, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday, with Neymar surpassing the late great Pele as the country's top scorer. "Congratulations Neymar for surpassing the King in goals for Brazil. Bolivia got their consolation goal through Victor Abrego's powerful shot in the 78th minute. Brazil will look to continue their good form when they visit Peru on Tuesday in the second round of CONMEBOL qualifiers. Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Stephen Coates and Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Pele, Rodrygo, Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes, Antony, Victor Abrego's, Marcelo Bielsa, Janina Nuno Rios, Stephen Coates, Michael Perry Organizations: Neymar, Saudi, Brazil, Twitter, Newcastle, TV Globo, CONMEBOL, Chile, Leeds United, Thomson Locations: BELEM, Brazil, Bolivia, Al, Hilal, Brazilian, Peru, Uruguay, Mexico City

☆ Messi magic earns Argentina win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifier
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot. World champions Argentina were dominant in possession but frustrated in attack as they struggled to make the breakthrough. Captain Messi, however, continued the fine form he is showing with club side Inter Miami by scoring from a free kick after 77 minutes. "Everyone always wants to beat Argentina and even more so now that we are the world champions. "The objective is to qualify for the World Cup again.

Persons: Lionel Messi's, Captain Messi, Messi, we've, Luis Suarez, Janina Nuno Rios, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Argentina, Ecuador, Inter Miami, South American, South, Bolivia, Venezuela, CONMEBOL, Thomson Locations: BUENOS AIRES, Uruguay, South American, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico City

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