Photos: Celebrations as Spain wins Euro 2024 football crown for fourth time
Spain beat England 2-1 to lift its fourth European football title as England lose its second consecutive Euro finals.
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Princess of Wales given standing ovation at Wimbledon’s Centre Court
Catherine presents trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in second public appearance since cancer diagnosis announcement
The Princess of Wales has made her second public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis, attending an occasionally rowdy Wimbledon men’s final where she was welcomed with a standing ovation.
Catherine, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presented the men’s singles trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The princess attended Sunday’s final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Matthews.
Continue reading...Alcaraz records straight sets win over Djokovic for second Wimbledon title
Defending champion Alcaraz swept aside seven-time Wimbledon winner Djokovic in a stunning 6-2,6-2,7-6 (7-4) win.
‘I’ve never seen owt like it’: England fans in Benidorm in high spirits before Euro final
Supporters enjoy a ‘buzzing’ atmosphere and predict ‘carnage’ whatever the result in match against Spain
Anticipation had been building on Benidorm’s Calle Gerona, affectionately known as the strip, from early in the afternoon.
Some holidaymakers had travelled especially to the town in the hope of finding the ultimate party atmosphere in which to celebrate: Spain’s most British town.
Continue reading...Starmer says England have ‘made country proud’ as fans arrive in Berlin for Euros final
More than 50,000 England fans expected in German capital as men’s side hope to make history against Spain
Tens of thousands of England fans are arriving in Berlin as Gareth Southgate’s men’s team attempt to make history and beat Spain to win a first major tournament since 1966.
More than 50,000 England fans are expected to be in German capital for the final of the European championship, many of whom will be without tickets.
Continue reading...Palestinians pledge to support Spain in its Euro 2024 final against England
Amid Israel's ongoing war, football fans in Gaza will back Spain in its bid to beat England for Euro 2024 glory.
Tennis: Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for second Grand Slam singles title
The former French Open champion held off Italy's Jasmine Paolini in three sets to win her first Wimbledon title.
UEFA Euro 2024: Spain vs England preview – Who will win the final?
Spain are seeking a record fourth European Championship title when they face an England side still awaiting their first.
Lineker and Shearer v Keane and Wright: does BBC or ITV have the stronger Euro 2024 final lineup?
The two big channels prepare to slug it out for viewers for the climax of the tournament
Forget La Roja versus Three Lions. Sunday’s battle between the big two terrestrial channels, which will simulcast the action, looks set to be an equally tasty clash.
Last Wednesday, a peak of 21.6million viewers watched England’s nervy semi-final win over the Netherlands on ITV1. Ratings will rise even higher for the showpiece final, but this time fans must decide whose coverage to watch. ITV hoped to gain an early edge by scheduling its build-up to begin at 6.30pm, ahead of the 8pm kick-off. Initially BBC1 wasn’t slated to start until 7pm until the Beeb made a last-minute change to replicate its rival – the broadcasting equivalent of a late Jude Bellingham equaliser. Here’s how the TV teams will line up…
Continue reading...Saudi Arabia to host first ‘Olympics Esports Games’ in 2025
IOC signs deal with kingdom to host gaming Olympics over 12-year period amid criticism of Saudi human rights record
Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee have announced a 12-year agreement to host the new esports Olympics in the oil-rich kingdom starting next year.
The partnership promises “Olympic Esports Games held regularly”, the International Olympic Committee said in a statement on Friday, beginning with the Esports Olympics in 2025. Saudi Arabia did not disclose how much it planned to spend on the competition.
Continue reading...UEFA Euro 2024 Spain vs England preview: Five best final matches in history
Before the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, Al Jazeera looks back at the most memorable Euro finals ever.
Wimbledon reaches out to esports aces with video game tennis tournament
World’s oldest grand slam breaks with tradition to host ‘eChamps’ as part of efforts to attract younger audience
From Hawk-Eye to AI, Wimbledon traditionalists have spent 20 years railing against the introduction of computer technology on the hallowed turf.
But now the oldest grand slam in tennis is experimenting with hosting a whole tournament in a virtual world.
Continue reading...How Sydney’s endless rain is ruining football seasons and breaking young hearts
As Saturday after Saturday gets wiped out by bad weather, clubs are drowning in a sea of unplayed fixtures
The first thing Jamie Amendolia’s boys ask him when he picks them up from school every afternoon is the same: “Is training on? Is the game on? Has it been called off? Are we playing?”
Both of his sons, Sebastian, 10, and Alexander, eight, play football at Enfield FC in Sydney’s inner west. They’re footy fanatics. Except both have had their season thrown into chaos by the wet weather that has hit and bogged down Sydney’s weekends for months.
Continue reading...Uruguay footballers clash with Colombia fans after Copa America match
Uruguay captain Jose Maria Gimenez said his players were trying to defend their families from violent fans.
UEFA Euro 2024 final: Teams, match schedule, start times, venue, date
Who will play in Euro 2024's final? When is the match and how to follow? Who is the top scorer? Al Jazeera explains.
UEFA Euro 2024: Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal upstages Ronaldo and Mbappe
Spain reached the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win against France and a goal for the ages from their prodigy, Lamine Yamal
UEFA Euro 2024: Mbappe, France head home after 2-1 semifinal loss to Spain
France were many people's favourites entering Euro 2024, but their semifinal exit was a bitter ending.
Brett Favre pushes to revive lawsuit against fellow Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe
- Case takes places amid backdrop of welfare scandal
- Sharpe made comments during Fox Sports show
Lawyers for Brett Favre have asked a federal appeals court to revive a defamation lawsuit the former NFL quarterback filed against a fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Shannon Sharpe, amid the backdrop of a Mississippi welfare scandal.
A federal judge in Mississippi threw out the lawsuit in October, saying Sharpe used constitutionally protected speech on a sports broadcast when he criticized Favre’s connection to the welfare misspending case.
Continue reading...Indian cricket board appoints Gautam Gambhir as men’s head coach
The former batter and BJP politician will take charge of the Indian team following Rahul Dravid's decision to step away.
Alex de Minaur lays Wimbledon ghosts to rest to reach last eight for first time
- Australian No 1 beats France’s Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
- Win banishes memory of losing two-set lead in 2022
The “Demon” has slain his Wimbledon demon to reach the last eight of the grass court grand slam for the first time. But Alex de Minaur now has another bad memory to exorcise. Two years after blowing a two-set lead and two match points when on the brink of reaching the quarter-finals, the No 9 seed held his nerve as a horror repeat threatened against Arthur Fils.
De Minaur put his fans on No 1 Court – and late-night television viewers back home – through the wringer as he dropped the third set but showed Aussie grit to take the fourth on his second match point. His 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win, in just shy of three hours, booked a last-eight meeting with Novak Djokovic on Wednesday (late Wednesday or early Thursday AEST).
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