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Robbo, the man who made Forest dream
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/01/2026
» Tributes have been pouring in for the late Nottingham Forest star John Robertson who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72. The Scot's death brings back memories of Forest's extraordinary achievements in the late 1970s which included winning two successive European Cups (now Champions League), in which the hugely talented left-winger played such an important role.
Bayern beat 10-man 'Gladbach to match European record
AFP, Published on 26/10/2025
» BERLIN - Bayern Munich equalled the European record for successive wins to start a season as they beat 10-man Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday.
Sinner faces Djokovic for French Open final spot
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» PARIS - World number one Jannik Sinner locks horns with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals Friday, as Carlos Alcaraz tries to keep his title defence on track against Lorenzo Musetti.
Djokovic and Sinner flex muscles to reach French Open last 16 as Keys survives
AFP, Published on 01/06/2025
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner flexed their muscles on Saturday, powering into the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets, as Madison Keys saved three match points to advance alongside three other American women.
'Confident' Djokovic kicks off Slam record attempt at French Open
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic sets out on his latest pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Tuesday, as women's contenders Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva get their campaigns under way.
France beat Portugal in shootout to reach semis and end Ronaldo's dream
Reuters, Published on 06/07/2024
» HAMBURG: France converted all their kicks in a shootout to edge Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless stalemate in their European Championship quarter-final on Friday, likely bringing the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.
Late own goal gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2024
» DUESSELDORF: An 85th-minute deflected shot by Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy 1-0 win over a disappointing Belgium on Monday and sent them into the quarter-finals despite another poor show by their misfiring forwards.
Portugal into Euro 2024 last eight after Costa's saves, Ronaldo's tears
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2024
» FRANKFURT: Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to a 0-0 draw after Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday.
Turkey coach hails extraordinary Calhanoglu's world class finishing
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2024
» HAMBURG: Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella lauded captain Hakan Calhanoglu as the complete player after a rocket of a goal helped his side beat the Czech Republic 2-1 on Wednesday, firing them into the knockout stages of the Euros for the first time in 16 years.
Czechia and Georgia battle to 1-1 draw
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2024
» HAMBURG - European Championship newcomers Georgia held the Czech Republic to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, taking a shock lead through a Georges Mikautadze penalty before an equaliser off the chest of Patrik Schick.