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1 week ago | 
beloitdailynews.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — An engrossing qualifying journey of 16 games and the obstacles of a war came crashing down in an instant for Oday Dabbagh and his Palestinian team. Their legacy will long continue. kAm!=2J6CD =67E E96 7:6=5 :? E62CD :? E96 :>>65:2E6 27E6C>2E9 2E E96 z:?8 p35F==29 xx $E25:F> :?
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2 weeks ago | 
beloitdailynews.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
A Saudi squad that has scored six goals through nine qualifying games needs to beat Australia by a five-goal margin to earn a direct spot at the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Herve Renard knows it's an extremely unlikely outcome for his Saudi team, but he's urging his players to go all in Tuesday in the last game of the third round of Asian qualifying for next year's global tournament. kAm“%96 5@@C :D 4=@D65 3FE H6 92G6 E@ ECJ E@ BF2=:7J 6G6?
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
english.ratopati.com | James Robson |John Duerden |Steve Douglas
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, January 8 — Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool.
The Premier League club is privately owned by Fenway Sports Group, which has not indicated it wants to sell but has accepted external investment in the past.
Errol Musk, in an interview with Times Radio, acknowledged that the Tesla CEO has shown an interest in the six-time European Cup champions.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
english.ratopati.com | John Duerden |Steve Douglas
By JOHN DUERDEN, January 7 — Guangzhou FC, the most successful soccer club in Chinese history, disbanded on Monday due to crippling debts.
The club, formerly known as Guangzhou Evergrande, has been unable to meet the Chinese Football Association’s financial entry requirements needed to compete in the 2025 domestic season.
“Due to heavy financial burdens resulted from previous seasons, the club could not pay off all the debt by the deadline,” Guangzhou said in a statement.
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
heraldchronicle.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. After Al-Nassr defeated Riyadh rival Al-Shabab 3-2 on Sunday, video footage appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, in a gesture that seemed to be aimed at Al-Shabab fans.
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Mar 2, 2024 | 
bozemandailychronicle.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
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Mar 2, 2024 | 
gazettextra.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo returns from suspension on Monday to try and save Al-Nassr’s season and guide the Saudi Arabian team closer to a first ever Asian Champions League title. Last Thursday, the 39 year-old was banned for one game after making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabian league match four days earlier.
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Mar 2, 2024 | 
kdhnews.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo returns from suspension on Monday to try and save Al-Nassr’s season and guide the Saudi Arabian team closer to a first ever Asian Champions League title. Last Thursday, the 39 year-old was banned for one game after making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabian league match four days earlier.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
midfloridanewspapers.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. The suspension was announced late Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the match took place. Footage on social media appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, seemingly aimed at rival Al Shabab supporters.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
mcalesternews.com | John Duerden |John Duerden
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. After Al-Nassr defeated Riyadh rival Al-Shabab 3-2 on Sunday, video footage appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, in a gesture that seemed to be aimed at Al-Shabab fans.
