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AFPMarquez eyes French MotoGP victory but plays down title talk
Marc Marquez approaches the French MotoGP emboldened by his impressive display in Spain where he finished second after a thrilling duel with two-time defending champion Francesco Bagnaia.It was his best finish since also filling the runner-up spot in the Australian MotoGP in October, 2022.
AFPSport merely a propaganda tool to Russia, says Ukraine minister
Russia's plan to host a rival event to the Paris Olympics in September proves "it disregards the principles of Olympism" and just wants to use sport as propaganda, Ukraine's Acting Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP. The Friendship Games are slated to take place in Russia on September 15-29, around a month after the Olympics end, with medals and money on offer to the winners."It is merely attempting to use sport for its propaganda, to cloak its aggressive war with a facade of sports PR."
AFPMalaysian team pulls out of football season-opener after player assaults
One of Malaysia's top football clubs has pulled out of Friday's season-opening Charity Shield after a spate of assaults, including an acid attack, on players in the country.Safiq was not injured in the attack, which took place late Tuesday in Johor state following a training session with JDT, one of Asia's top clubs run by the crown prince of the Johor royal family.
AFPNuggets' Jokic scoops third NBA Most Valuable Player award
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most valuable Player for the third time in four seasons on Wednesday."That is what I marvel at, most importantly with Nikola as a player.
The IndependentReal Madrid find a new way to produce another unthinkable Champions League comeback
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3 on agg): Joselu’s late double sent the 14-time winners through to a Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley
PA Media: SportJude Bellingham hails Real Madrid’s desire to seal Champions League final berth
Real Madrid secured an 18th appearance in a European Cup final after a 4-3 aggregate success over Bayern Munich.
The TelegraphThomas Tuchel blasts officials after ‘disastrous’ decision costs Bayern Munich dearly
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel described the Uefa referees’ decision-making as a “disaster” after his team were denied a late equaliser that would have taken their dramatic Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid to extra time.
PA Media: SportThomas Tuchel fumes at ‘disastrous decision’ to rule out late Bayern chance
Bayern were denied a stoppage-time leveller after the offside flag was raised and the whistle blown before Matthijs de Ligt found the net.
The GuardianVinícius Júnior lights up Real Madrid to give Joshua Kimmich nightmares
Logical brilliance of Vinícius Júnior stood out as the attacker played with a startling sense of freedom to lead Real Madrid into another final
The GuardianAmnesty urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar migrant worker compensation
Fifa must publish a report into its responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar and provide financial compensation, Amnesty International said
The IndependentThomas Tuchel slammed for taking off Harry Kane in Bayern Munich’s defeat to Real Madrid
Tuchel said Kane was ‘having back problems’ when he was brought off with Bayern only a goal up and minutes from the Champions League final
The TelegraphJoselu the unlikely hero as Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
Some of the great talents of the era in an epic Champions League semi-final second leg that was going down to the wire and then – when it felt that nothing would work for Real Madrid - enter the 34-year-old substitute on loan from Espanyol, who once played for Stoke City.
Oxford MailReaction from Des Buckingham after Oxford United reach Wembley for play-off final
DES Buckingham was delighted with how his Oxford United stuck together and grinded out a place in the Sky Bet League One play-off final.
The Guardian‘Disastrous’: Tuchel rues contentious offside call as Bayern cave in Madrid
Matthijs de Ligt had a 103rd-minute equaliser controversially flagged offside, with his manager saying: ‘We accept that we lost, but it should not have happened’
The IndependentThomas Tuchel claims ‘betrayal’ after controversial moment in Champions League semi-final
Bayern Munich thought they found a late equaliser against Real Madrid but were denied by an early offside flag
The TelegraphTiger Woods votes against Rory McIlroy returning to PGA Tour board for LIV peace talks
Tiger Woods voted against Rory McIlroy rejoining the PGA Tour board’s negotiations to strike a peace deal with the Saudi funders of the LIV breakaway league in a sensational move which could have notable implications for the future of the professional game.
PA Media: SportBellingham v Kane: How England’s two stars fared in Champions League semi-final
Harry Kane was withdrawn with Bayern Munich ahead, but Jude Bellingham stayed on to help Real Madrid win by a 2-1 scoreline and 4-3 on aggregate.
AFPBayern's Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said his late Champions League semi-final howler against Real Madrid was "extremely bitter" as his side were knocked out of the tournament.With just two minutes remaining, Bayern were leading 1-0 thanks to a 68th-minute strike from Alphonso Davies, the Canadian's first Champions League goal, and seemingly on course to meet rivals Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley.
AFP'Absolute disaster': Bayern boss Tuchel slams late offside call
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an "absolute disaster" as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.I wouldn't want to say that Real are always lucky, but that decision makes the difference today," De Ligt told DAZN. A disappointed Bayern captain Manuel Neuer said: "We're in the Champions League semi-finals...
Evening StandardThomas Tuchel reveals apology from linesman after 'disastrous' decision in Bayern Munich defeat to Real Madrid
Bayern fell agonisingly short of booking a place in the Champions League final
The IndependentReal Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League result and final score after dramatic semi-final comeback
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3 on agg.) Joselu came off the bench to score twice in the final minutes and send Madrid through to another Champions League final
AFPJoselu inspires Madrid comeback with 'heart' to beat Bayern, reach Champions League final
Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback with "heart" against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate."(The comeback) was with feeling and with heart, as the coach told us -- you have to win games with heart," said Joselu.
France 24Real Madrid head to Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an "absolute disaster" as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. With Real 2-1 up having come from behind with two late goals, Joshua Kimmich put in a long pass which was headed centrally by Thomas Mueller for defender Matthijs de Ligt to score in the 12th minute of stoppage time.Real, who drew the Munich tie 2-2, went through 4-3 on aggregate.The goal did not stand afte
AFPThree things about Real Madrid match-winner Joselu
Real Madrid came from behind in the dying minutes of their semi-final second leg tie to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final on Wednesday.Introduced in the 81st minute with Madrid trailing 1-0 on the night and heading for a semi-final defeat, Joselu completely turned the tie on its head in just 10 minutes as he scored a quickfire brace to allow his side to come back and win 2-1, progressing 4-3 on aggregate.
Evening StandardReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (agg 4-3): Chaotic late Joselu brace sends Real into Champions League final
Carlo Ancelotti’s side came back from the brink again to book their place in the final at Wembley
Headlines
- Jude Bellingham hails Real Madrid’s desire to seal Champions League final berth
- Thomas Tuchel fumes at ‘disastrous decision’ to rule out late Bayern chance
- Bellingham v Kane: How England’s two stars fared in Champions League semi-final
- Joselu comes to Real Madrid’s rescue with late brace to defeat Bayern Munich
- England’s Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham to meet in Champions League final