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England captain Harry Kane said he was proud that his team had found a way to win a nerve-jangling World Cup last-16 match against Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. The Three Lions were on the back foot for a third of the match after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off for a high challenge.Kane, hoarse after celebrating with his teammates and England's supporters, said: ‘It was a crazy game. We had to fight and we had to find something.’I've just been singing, I can't really talk. The occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way.’ Jude Bellingham scored twice for England in the space of 98 seconds in the first half but then conceded a penalty that the referee awarded after checking VAR images. Kane then scored a penalty on the hour-mark. ‘I thought I got to the ball first, it was one of those days,’ Kane said. ‘The ref gave a lot against us. In the end it didn't matter so I'm happy.’ Source link
At least six people were killed after several buildings collapsed in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai, following heavy rains that disrupted transport and forced schools to close across India’s financial capital.Indian authorities reported that a number of multi-story buildings and houses in a residential area of Mumbai collapsed, killing five children and a woman and causing significant damage to infrastructure.Rains also triggered landslides on the Mumbai-Pune expressway, forcing its closure and disrupting traffic between the two cities. Flights operations and long-distance train services were also canceled.Search and rescue operations remained underway as teams searched for people believed to be trapped beneath the rubble, amid fears that the death toll could rise. Related Story Source link
Jockey Lukas Delozier rides Studio City to Lisha Cup victory at the Al Uqda Racecourse Thursday. Studio City produced an authoritative performance to claim the day’s feature, the 2,000m Thoroughbred Handicap and the Lisha Cup, at Al Uqda Racecourse Thursday.Drawn in barrier two, the six-year-old chestnut tracked prominently in third before launching a decisive run in the home straight, surging past rivals to win by 3¼ lengths.The victory extended his impressive campaign, marking his second win from three starts alongside a runner-up finish for owner Faleh Suwayed al-Ajami.Trainer Mohammed al-Ghazali celebrated his third winner of the evening, while jockey Lukas Delozier completed a double.Head of Racing Operations at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Rashid Saed Adiba presented the Lisha Cup trophies to the connections.Earlier, Weissmuller, trained by Hamad al-Jehani and ridden by Pierre Charles Boudot, won the Thoroughbred Handicap (85-105) by a head.In the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (75-95), Alberto Sanna rode Jassim al-Ghazali-trained Al-Yaseen Zakhir to win.In other race, Samsa Al Shahania crossed the line 2¼ lengths clear in the Purebred Arabian Novice Plate, trained by Rudy Nerbonne with Delozier in the saddle.Temple Of Hera claimed the Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75) under Nayef Batal al-Otibi’s training, with Salman Fahad al-Hajri riding.Noble Patron, trained by Mohammed Balasim al-Jumaili and partnered with Szczepan Mazur, won the Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75).In the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (0-65), Taimoor, trained by Mohammed Hassan al-Matwi, prevailed with Saleh Faraj al-Otaibi up, while al-Ghazali-trained Dance Acclaim, secured the Thoroughbred Handicap (0-60) under al-Otaibi.My George, also trained by al-Ghazali and partnered with Soufiane Saadi, finished fastest in the Thoroughbred Maiden Plate for three-year-olds. RESULTS34th Al Uqda Race Meeting – Lisha CupWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1 – Lisha Cup – Thoroughbred Handicap 70-90Studio City, Mohammed al-Ghazali, Lukas Delozier2 – Thoroughbred Handicap (85-105)Weissmuller, Hamad al-Jehani, Pierre Charles Boudot3 – Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (75-95)Al-Yaseen Zakhir, Jassim al-Ghazali, Alberto Sanna4 – Purebred Arabian Novice PlateSamsa Al Shahania, Rudy Nerbonne, Lukas Delozier5: Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75)Temple Of Hera, Nayef Batal al-Otibi, Salman Fahad al-Hajri6 – Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75), 3YO+, 1300m, Div. 1Noble Patron, Mohammed Balasim al-Jumaili, Szczepan Mazur7 – Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (0-65)Taimoor, Mohammed Hassan al-Matwi, Saleh Faraj al-Otaibi8 – Thoroughbred Handicap (0-60)Dance Acclaim, Mohammed al-Ghazali, Saleh Faraj al-Otaibi9 – Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, 3YOsMy George, Mohammedal-Ghazali, Soufiane Saadi Source…
Morocco coach Walid Regragui sought to remove some of the pressure on his team as he suggested Cameroon had more to lose in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between the sides.The tournament hosts are the favourites to win the competition given their home advantage as well as the fact they are Africa’s leading side in the FIFA world rankings. But the expectation on them brings an enormous weight of pressure that is in contrast to Cameroon, who have reached the last eight despite a chaotic build-up to the Cup of Nations which saw them appoint a new coach weeks before their opening game.There is also a historical precedent: the last time Morocco hosted the Cup of Nations was in 1988, when their dream of winning the title was ended in defeat by Roger Milla’s Indomitable Lions in the semi-finals in Casablanca.“The reality is that Cameroon have generally been Morocco’s bete noire. They have often come here and won. But that was in the past. We are the new Morocco so what happened then no longer matters,” Regragui said on the eve of today’s clash.He then suggested that Cameroon’s failure to qualify for the upcoming World Cup means they have more to lose than a Moroccan team desperate to win the continental title in front of their fans, half a century after their sole Cup of Nations triumph to date.“The reality now is that Cameroon are on form, and this is their competition because they have everything to lose,” Regragui insisted.“If they go no further they will have to wait two or three more years for another major tournament. We also have something to lose because we are at home but in four months we have the World Cup so we have another competition to play. That is why Cameroon will be motivated, more than usual. There is pressure on us but on them too.”The Morocco coach was also full of praise for his Cameroonian counterpart David Pagou, whose calm demeanour has helped a young side progress from their group and then eliminate South Africa in the last 16.“We are playing the host nation, a top side who have really good individuals as well as a collective that works well together,” admitted Pagou.“And also, not that I am a historian but Morocco have not lost at home in a very long time. So that is an extra source of motivation.”For Morocco, the Lille striker Hamza Igamane is fit again after injury but Regragui acknowledged that midfield lynchpin Sofyan Amrabat is still struggling with an ankle problem while veteran defender Romain Saiss is also not fully fit.However, captain Achraf Hakimi is set to start again after doing so for the first time in the tournament in the narrow last 16 win against Tanzania.“Achraf hadn’t played 90 minutes in almost two months. He played very well against Tanzania but we have not yet seen Achraf at his best. Hopefully we will tomorrow,” Regragui said of the African player of the year, who suffered an ankle injury with Paris Saint-Germain in early November. Related Story Source link
Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in New Zealand during the team’s white-ball tour late last year after a report Thursday said the England batsman was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry to the venue. The Daily Telegraph report said the incident occurred on October 31, the night before England’s third one-day international against the hosts. England went on to lose the match, ensuring a 3-0 series sweep for New Zealand, with white-ball captain Brook scoring just six runs in the ODI. The news is the latest setback for England’s board (ECB), which is dealing with the fallout from a 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia and is looking into reports that players drank excessively during a break between Tests. “I want to apologise for my actions,” said Brook, who was the third-highest scorer during the Ashes series with 358 runs, in statement to British media. “I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team. “I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both on and off the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen again.” The ECB said it was aware of the incident and that it had been dealt with through a formal and confidential disciplinary process. “The player involved has apologised and acknowledged their conduct fell below expectations on this occasion,” it added in a statement. ECB CEO Richard Gould said the governing body had already begun a “thorough review” of their Ashes campaign, which ended Thursday with defeat in the fifth Test in Sydney. “This will cover tour planning and preparation, individual performance and behaviours, and our ability to adapt and respond effectively as circumstances require,” he added. Source link
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen announced Thursday that she was withdrawing from the Australian Open later this month due to a lack of physical conditioning. The Chinese player is a former finalist at the year’s opening Grand Slam, losing to current world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2 in 2024. Zheng underwent surgery on her elbow following a first round defeat at Wimbledon in July before returning to the WTA Tour in September. However, she pulled out in the third round of the China Open in Beijing after admitting that she had rushed her return to competitive action. “After careful evaluation by my team and following medical advice, unfortunately I will be withdrawing from the 2026 Australian Open,” Zheng wrote on Instagram. “Although my recovery is progressing well and my offseason has gone smoothly, to play a Grand Slam requires players to maintain an extreme competitive condition. “Currently, I have not yet reached my best condition that I have set for myself.” The Australian Open, which begins on January 18, was where Zheng recorded her first Grand Slam victory and also her best Grand Slam result, although last year shewas knocked out in the second round. The 23-year-old had a standout 2024, beating Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 to claim Olympic gold in Paris and also reaching the final of WTA Finals, losing to Coco Gauff in a deciding set tiebreak. Related Story Source link
