Новости за 03.02.2024

Bayern issued a statement saying Davies was "set for a spell on the sidelines" after picking up the injury in a 3-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach at home. "Alphonso Davies suffered a ligament strain in his left knee," the club wrote in a statement. Before the diagnosis was made clear, coach Thomas Tuchel said after the game he had "no words" for Davies' situation, saying in January he felt the club was under an injury "jinx". Davies was replaced on Saturday with five minutes remaining after limping off... Читать дальше...

The champions, third, took the lead through Robert Lewandowski in the first half and doubled their advantage when Ilkay Gundogan volleyed home soon after the break. Samu Omorodion pulled a goal back for the hosts before 18-year-old striker Roque pounced and a few minutes later was harshly dismissed. Barcelona's victory helps them cut the gap on league leaders Real Madrid to seven points before Los Blancos face Atletico Madrid in a derby clash Sunday. They have won both of their matches since Xavi... Читать дальше...

The visitors were 27-0 up early in the second half only for the home side to score 26 unanswered points of their own. Their nail-biting win meant Scotland ended a run of 11 straight defeats in the Welsh capital, a sequence including nine Six Nations losses. Scotland were in command after Duhan van der Merwe went over for the second of his two tries, and his side's third in all after prop Pierre Schoeman crossed in the first half But a new-look Wales, aided by a couple of Scotland yellow cards... Читать дальше...

Barsham saved three times in the penalty shootout after the quarter-final with Uzbekistan ended 1-1 following 120 minutes of stalemate. Pedro Miguel slotted in the winning penalty for Qatar in front of almost 60,000 fans at the tent-like Al-Bayt Stadium north of Doha. The triumphant Qatar players tossed Barsham in the air at the end. Qatar had won their four previous games at the tournament but they were given a stiffer test by Uzbekistan, who some had tipped as dark horses to lift the trophy. Читать дальше...

Goalkeeper Barsham saved three times in the shootout as Qatar won 3-2 after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time in their quarter-final. Pedro Miguel dispatched their final penalty to spark wild celebrations in front of almost 60,000 fans at the tent-like Al-Bayt Stadium north of Doha. The triumphant Qatar players tossed Barsham in the air at the end but the goalkeeper said fortune was on his side. "With penalties there is some anticipation and there is some luck," he said. "Thankfully I got lucky... Читать дальше...

Kane scored his 24th league goal in Saturday's 3-1 come-from-behind win over Borussia Moenchengladbach, which ensured Bayern stayed two points behind Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen. The England captain scored the goal that put Bayern ahead with 20 minutes to play after Gladbach had taken a first-half lead. Leverkusen won 2-0 at last-placed Darmstadt on Saturday. They have won 25 and drawn four of their 29 matches this season, holding Bayern to a 2-2 draw in Munich in September. "We know Saturday... Читать дальше...

The United States struck overnight Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a deadly attack on US troops, drawing condemnation Saturday from government and groups in the region.

Former Everton striker Richarlison had scored just one league goal for Tottenham between August 2022 and December 2023. But he has now struck nine times in Tottenham's last eight league games after putting the visitors ahead in the fourth minute and restoring their lead with a superb strike from the edge of the area in the 41st minute. However, Everton rallied after a poor start and their tactic to target Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario from corners paid off with a 30th-minute equaliser. Jack... Читать дальше...

The United States launched air strikes against Iranian forces and allied militias in Iraq and Syria on Friday, with President Joe Biden vowing more to come in retaliation for a deadly drone attack on a US base in Jordan. The Pentagon particularly has its sights on Kataeb Hezbollah, one of the main militias responsable for attacking US troops.

Elliot Daly and Alex Mitchell scored England's two tries with George Ford kicking the rest of the points for Steve Borthwick's men, who claimed their first round one win since 2019. England are a point behind Ireland, who soundly beat France on Friday, in the Six Nations standings after failing to earn a bonus point in a bitty display in the Italian capital in which the hosts scored three tries to the Red Rose's two. "Mixed bag performance, really pleased with some of the endeavour. There were... Читать дальше...

Bayern stay just two points behind Xabi Alonso's unbeaten side, with the two facing off next Saturday in Leverkusen. "The big game is coming. We wanted to show our fans something," Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka said after the match. But while Leverkusen secured a comfortable win at last-placed Darmstadt thanks to a brace from England-born Nigeria winger Nathan Tella, Bayern were once again bailed out by Kane, who now has 24 goals in 20 league games this season. Gladbach travelled to Munich... Читать дальше...

Around 150,000 people took to the streets of Berlin on Saturday as nationwide protests against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) entered their fourth week.

Six journalists from the independent Azerbaijani investigative website Abzas Media have been under arrest since November 2023. They had previously transmitted elements of their investigations to the Paris-based Forbidden Stories collective, which took over their work in collaboration with 14 European news organisations in the "The Baku Connection" project, including FRANCE 24 and RFI. This article focuses on the tensions surrounding a mine in the west of the country, whose gold ends up in the products of major high-tech brands.

Japan were runners-up in 2019 and the four-time champions came into the tournament in Qatar as favourites. But they were never really convincing during the competition and went out in a dramatic defeat to Iran with a stoppage-time penalty. "I feel sorry for our supporters and everyone involved in Japanese football," said Moriyasu, who took Japan to the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup. He said that he also "regretted" that his team were not able to bring "a happier moment" to victims of a recent earthquake in Japan. Читать дальше...

Grieving Turks are still coming to terms with how a 7.8-magnitude tremor could upturn the lives of millions of people in a matter of seconds while they were still asleep. An updated toll released Friday showed that 53,537 people had died across 11 southeaster provinces officially designated as the disaster zone. The confirmed loss of 5,951 more lives in neighbouring Syria makes last year's February 6 earthquake one of the 10 deadliest in the world in the past 100 years. Ancient cities such as Antakya have been effectively wiped off the map. Читать дальше...

Bumrah stood out for the hosts -- playing three spinners and two seamers -- with figures of 6-45 to bowl out England for 253 as India took a crucial lead of 143 after the first innings in Visakhapatnam. He got key dismissals with his reverse swing to go past 150 Test wickets in his 34th match and surpass his previous best figures at home of 5-24 against Sri Lanka in 2022. "Today was a good day. I got six wickets but it's not going to happen every other day," the 30-year-old said. "When the good days happen... Читать дальше...

Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.

Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One world champion, will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season in a stunning switch to Ferrari. The 39-year-old had signed a new two-year deal with Mercedes worth £100 million ($126 million) in August. But Hamilton this week activated a break clause to seal his move to the Italian team after admitting the prospect of "driving in Ferrari red" was too hard to turn down. "It's been a crazy few days which have been filled with a whole range of emotions," Hamilton... Читать дальше...

Sri Lanka were leading by 212 runs with four wickets in hand at stumps, with Mathews sent back on the final ball for 141 and Sadeera Samarawickrama (21) still at the crease. "We have three more days in the game," veteran opener Dimuth Karunaratne told reporters. "We were planning to bat out the day tomorrow and give everyone an opportunity." Chandimal (107) also notched up a century in a partnership that broke a record at the Sinhalese Sports Club that had stood for 32 years. In 1992, Arjuna... Читать дальше...

"I am writing this post to announce that after a career of 18 years, I am retiring from professional football," the 36-year-old wrote on Instagram. The midfielder made his professional debut for Standard Liege in 2006 before moving two years later to Everton for 20 million euros ($21 million), becoming at the time the most expensive player in the history of Belgian soccer. A cult hero with Toffees fans due to his aerial prowess and eye-catching afro haircut, Fellaini followed David Moyes to United... Читать дальше...

It was a stunning comeback from Iran, who were behind at the break but roared back to dump out the pre-tournament favourites and keep alive their dream of a first Asian title since 1976. Hidemasa Morita gave Japan, who were looking to lift the trophy for a record-extending fifth time, the lead midway through the first half in front of 36,000 at Education City Stadium. Mohammad Mohebi drew Iran -- themselves champions three times -- level 10 minutes after half time and they dominated the remainder of the game. Читать дальше...

Egypt's antiquities ministry said Saturday it was setting up a committee to review the restoration of Giza's Menkaure Pyramid after a public outcry over the project.

But nearly four months later in a school turned shelter, her hopes for a swift return to normality have faded after Israeli strikes badly damaged the family home in Aita al-Shaab on the border, said the mother of three. "My brother's apartment on the floor above me was completely burnt down, and the floor where I live also sustained damage," she told AFP from a classroom in the south Lebanon city of Tyre. "If I could, I would rent an apartment in Tyre, but I can't afford it," said Tehini, 37, as... Читать дальше...

After a highly tactical race, in the bay of Doha's Old Harbour, the 30-year-old Dutch swimmer, Olympic champion in 2016, won in 1 hour 57 minutes and 26 seconds. Van Rouwendaal, who won the title in Budapest two years ago, edged Spain's Maria de Valdes by one tenth of a second. Portugal's Angelica Andre took bronze 1.40sec back. Reigning Olympic champion Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil was fifth, four seconds behind the winner. The top 13 finishers locked up qualifying spots at this summer's Paris Olympic Games.

Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined on Saturday by a court that ruled their 2018 marriage violated the law, his party said.