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Nole is Laureus world sportsman; Spanish women among top winners

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Apr 23, 2024 21:04

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Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles were among the big winners in Madrid on Sunday night, as Spain was at the centre of world sport with an unrivalled collection of sport’s greatest talents celebrating the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.

On an unforgettable evening at the historic Palacio de Cibeles in the heart of Madrid, with media from across the world in attendance, Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

Mar 22, 2019 13:03

AIFF confirms Gwalior’s LNIPE as official training facility

GWALIOR: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the reputed Lakshmibhai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in the Madhya Pradesh city for developing football in the state as well as using its facilities for training by national teams.

Mar 22, 2019 02:03

I-League clubs ignore AIFF deadline on Super Cup

MUMBAI: After all the bombastic statements from the AIFF of xyz I-League clubs participating in the upcoming 2019 Hero Super Cup (as too the delusional ones from the "old guard" of East Bengal FC) comes the reality check.

Mar 21, 2019 20:03

Barclays extends deal as Premier League banking partner

LONDON: The Premier League and Barclays have agreed a new three-year partnership that will see the United Kingdom-based multinational bank continue as the league’s official banking partner for three seasons from 2019/20 to 2021/22.

Mar 20, 2019 13:03

MLS 4th US sports league to partner with MGM Resorts

NEW YORK: MGM Resorts International and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership that establishes the gaming firm as MLS' first official gaming partner and Roar Digital (Roar), the joint venture between MGM and GVC, as the exclusive official sports betting partner of the league.

Mar 19, 2019 18:03

Women’s World Cup 2023: FIFA receives record host bids

ZURICH: Following its invitation to all member associations (MAs) to express their interest in submitting a bid to host the final competition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, FIFA has received a total of nine expressions, namely from the following MAs (in alphabetical order by country):

Mar 19, 2019 14:03

Atletico-Barca women’s LaLiga game sets attendance world record

MADRID: LaLiga team Atletico Madrid has created history 60,739 people watched its women’s team match against FC Barcelona on Sunday at its home ground, Wanda Metropolitano. This is a new world record in women’s club football history, which was helped by the fact that the stadium has a capacity of 68,000.

Mar 19, 2019 12:03

Puma named official LaLiga ball supplier in 3-yr deal: Report

MADRID: German sports retail giant Puma is increasing its stronghold in global football by bagging another massive deal, this time with Spain’s LaLiga.

Mar 19, 2019 11:03

While club's EC plays politics, EB owner refuses to play ball

BENGALURU: This is rich. The executive committee of Quess East Bengal Football Club (emphasis ours), is going around making statements claiming to represent the I-League club, but the controlling 70% stakeholder has no part to play in the proceedings

Mar 18, 2019 13:03

FIFA ratifies conditional expansion of 2022 World Cup

MIAMI: The FIFA Council took a number of crucial decisions for the future of the game at its recent meeting on Friday in the city. Importantly, the council backed the feasibility study created for the expansion of the 2022 World Cup in the Middle East.

Mar 18, 2019 03:03

India wins hosting rights to FIFA U-17 Women’s WC 2020

NEW DELHI: FIFA has announced India as new hosts for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The decision was taken at the FIFA council held in Miami on Friday (March 15, 2019). All India Football Federation president Praful Patel described it as a “proud moment” for Indian football.

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