Sports

Andrea Montolivo Chicago, United States, Oct 9 (EFE).- As a youngster in Kenya, Kelvin Kiptum grew up watching and daydreaming about the exploits of his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge. This Sunday in Chicago, the boy surpassed the master and sealed a new world record in the world marathon, by stopping the...

Buenos Aires, Oct 8 (EFE).- Roma striker Paulo Dybala has been left out of the Argentina squad for the double South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, against Paraguay and Peru, due to a knee injury. The official account of the Argentina national football team confirmed on social networking...

Sports Editorial, Oct 8 (EFE) – American gymnast Simone Biles continued to add to her legend after winning her 23rd gold medal in the World Championships, winning the balance beam and vault finals on Sunday in Antwerp, Belgium. On Saturday, Biles left with a silver medal after being bested by...

Fort Lauderdale, US, Oct 7 (EFE).- Even the return of Leo Messi couldn’t save Inter Miami on Saturday, losing 0-1 to Cincinnati and ending their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Inter Miami CF goalkeeper Drake Callender (L) blocks the final penalty kick after regulation to give Miami the win...

Sports desk, Oct 6 (EFE).- American gymnast Simone Biles expanded her legend and added her sixth world championship title after winning on Friday in the World Championships all-around final held in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The same stage where Biles was crowned world champion ten years ago, kicking off...

Madrid, Oct 6 (EFE).- Spanish police said on Friday that they were investigating an incident of burglary on the house of Rayo Vallecano’s Colombian footballer Radamel Falcao in Madrid’s La Florida neighborhood. The incident happened around 7.30 pm on Saturday when two hooded men entered the house of the striker...

Cartagena, Colombia, Oct 6 (EFE).– Spanish second division La Liga Hypermotion match between FC Cartagena and Espanyol at the Cartagonova stadium was interrupted due to an allegation of racist insult against visiting player Omar El Hilali. The incident on Thursday caused the match to remain halted for several minutes in...

Madrid, Oct 5 (EFE).- World football’s governing body, FIFA, has announced that Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will organize the 2030 World Cup, subject to the approval of its congress next year after the countries emerged as the sole joint bidders for the tournament. Three matches of the World Cup will...

Sports Desk, 4 Oct (EFE).- The Argentine striker’s goal and assist helped Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Leipzig and a 3-1 lead in Champions League Group G. Julián Álvarez stopped the clock at Leipzig’s RB Arena. When the match was dying, and his team was about to add...

Sports Desk, Oct 4 (EFE).- Barcelona survived a bizarre game as visitors against Porto at the Estádio do Dragão, winning 1-0, undeservedly, thanks to a goal by Ferran Torres, who came on as a substitute for Lewandowski, who David Carmo injured. Barça is the sole leader in Group H. Without...

London, Oct. 4 (EFE).- After 20 years without seeing the Champions League at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United, with Saudi money, made a big appearance in Europe with a rout of Paris Saint Germain (4-1), which disappointed once again on a great night. Two of Newcastle’s three goals were scored...

Sports Desk, Oct 4 (EFE).- Premier League powerhouses Arsenal and Manchester United both lost while a Jude Bellingham-inspired Real Madrid bested Napoli in a five-goal thriller in Italy during the second round of group matches in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. United, who have endured their worst start...