We’ve seen plenty of wild tennis meltdowns throughout the years: from John McEnroe to Nick Kyrgios. But we’ve never seen one quite like Botic van de Zandschulp when he played French fan favourite and former world number six Gale Monfils in Doha overnight. The 28-year-old Dutchman was once ranked as high as 22nd in the … Read more
According to McLaren boss Andrea Stella, Lando Norris’ “discomfort” at being challenged by Oscar Piastri will only motivate him to improve. Piastri has achieved podium finishes in his last two races and even won the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, highlighting his significant potential. Watch every Practice, Qualifier & Race of The 2023 … Read more
Manchester United is set for a “surprise” move but it is just part of a bigger plan that could involve one of the Premier League’s superstars. Plus — the Red Devils could pounce on one of Ange Postecoglou’s players and what to make of Lionel Messi’s future? That and more in the latest Rumour Mill! … Read more
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — For Kevin De Bruyne, playing for Belgium at the World Cup feels a lot different to playing for Manchester City in the Premier League. “I know I have to adapt to my teammates,” De Bruyne said Friday, demonstrating the kind of honesty that flared up at times during Belgium’s underwhelming first … Read more
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar has become a focal point for soccer since winning the right to host the World Cup. But another sport is flying high in the historic center of the capital, Doha, as over a million foreign fans flock to the tiny emirate: Falconry. At the bustling Souq Waqif, a 100-year-old labyrinth … Read more
Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has revealed he spoke three times on the phone yesterday with 18-year-old rising star Cristian Volpato in an effort to convince the youngster to represent Australia at the upcoming World Cup, only to be rejected. Volpato was born in Australia but is also eligible to represent Italy, a nation he has … Read more
Graham Arnold has revealed his 26-man World Cup squad for this month’s World Cup, confirming a dream call-up for 18-year-old sensation Garang Kuol and some bombshell omissions. Arnold announced the squad from Qatar on Tuesday afternoon, with star midfielder Tom Rogic — considered by many as Australia’s best player — overlooked despite being widely tipped … Read more
