Posts Tagged ‘Italy’
Messi claims record sixth Ballon d’Or, Rapinoe wins women’s award – Reuters
Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d’Or award on Monday, beating Liverpool’s leading nominees and Cristiano Ronaldo to lift soccer’s most prestigious individual trophy.
Read MoreHamilton not ruling out a Ferrari switch – Reuters
Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton did not deny meeting Ferrari chairman John Elkann when asked on Sunday about speculation linking the Mercedes driver with a move to the Italian team in 2021.
Read MoreItalian clubs recognise serious problem with racism – Reuters
Italy’s 20 Serie A clubs say they have recognised that there is a serious problem with racism in the country’s football and not enough has been done to tackle it.
Read MoreDjokovic thrashes Berrettini, Thiem stuns Federer – Reuters
Novak Djokovic ruthlessly took Matteo Berrettini apart at the ATP Finals on Sunday as he began his quest to reclaim the number one ranking by winning his opening group match 6-2 6-1. Roger Federer already faces an uphill task to win the title for the first time since 2011, however, after being outplayed by inspired…
Read MoreCosta’s stoppage-time gem sends Juventus into last 16 – Reuters
Substitute Douglas Costa scored an exquisite stoppage-time goal to give Juventus a 2-1 win away to Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, which clinched their place in the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare. The Brazilian collected the ball outside the area and raced past three defenders, exchanged passes with Gonzalo Higuain…
Read MoreBalotelli threatens to walk off over racist abuse in Verona
Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to leave the field due to racist chants directed at him by Hellas Verona fans
Read MoreMaster plan paid dividends, now Springboks must build – Erasmus – Reuters
Rassie Erasmus’s master plan to win the Rugby World Cup came to sensational fruition at the end of its 19th-week, with the 20th now needed to embark on a trophy tour when they return home next week. The Springboks clinched their third World Cup with a 32-12 victory over England at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday,…
Read MoreFIA will discuss yellow flag safety issues with Verstappen – Reuters
Formula One’s governing body will emphasize to Max Verstappen and others the importance of respecting yellow warning flags for safety after the Red Bull driver failed to slow in Mexican Grand Prix qualifying.
Read MoreRibery banned three matches for pushing linesman – Reuters
Fiorentina’s veteran forward Franck Ribery has been suspended for three matches by Serie A’s disciplinary tribunal for pushing a linesman following his side’s 2-1 home defeat by Lazio
Read MoreSizzling Sterling bags hat-trick as Man City thump Atalanta – Reuters
Raheem Sterling scored an 11-minute hat-trick and had a hand in all five goals as Manchester City came from behind to thump Italian side Atalanta 5-1 in their Champions League Group C encounter on Tuesday. Forward Sergio Aguero also scored two in the first half at the City of Manchester Stadium, but England winger Sterling…
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