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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: July 7, 2016
The last ball Lionel Messi kicked in international football could be sold for €27,000 (£23,024), as its owner fears it being stolen if he keeps it. Per BBC Sport, the Argentina superstar retired from playing for his national team last month after the Albiceleste lost a third major final in two years—they were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Chile in the Copa America Centenario...
Published: July 7, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were the eventual and deserving winners of the Euro 2016 semi-final in Lyon on Wednesday night, but for a beaten and emotionally drained Wales, there was the acknowledgement of a different kind of victory. The battle for relevance, never mind prominence, on the international football stage is one that has long since consumed Welsh footballers of several vintages. Since...
Published: July 7, 2016
Twelve years ago, a 19-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo wept on the pitch after Portugal lost in the final of Euro 2004. On Sunday, he will have the chance to crown his career with Portugal’s first international trophy, perhaps by taking on the Greece role and beating the tournament hosts with defensive resolve and organisation. Ronaldo was named man of the match for his part in the semi-final win...
Published: July 7, 2016
Three years ago, I interviewed Michael Ballack, owner of 98 caps for Germany and one of his country’s greatest-ever players, and I asked him why they always perform so well at major tournaments. His face broke into a wide smile, and though his words might sound arrogant, they were delivered in a measured and matter-of-fact tone because they are impossible to argue with. “As German...
Published: July 7, 2016
He’s not done yet. Pulling a comeback for the ages out of his bag of tricks, Roger Federer came from two sets down and saved three match points to survive a blistering display from Marin Cilic. The Swiss Maestro is safely (after a heart-pounding scare) through to his 11th semifinal at the All England Club. Opposing him will be 2014 semifinalist Milos Raonic, who’s seeking his first appearance...
Published: July 6, 2016
Roger Federer played three vintage sets of tennis Wednesday to complete an outstanding comeback against Marin Cilic in the quarterfinals. The longtime Swiss superstar now stands just two victories away from a record-setting eighth Wimbledon championship. His work is far from done, though. He’ll be joined in Friday’s semifinals by opponent Milos Raonic as well as Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych....
Published: July 6, 2016
Serena Williams will face unseeded Elena Vesnina in the semi-final of the women’s event at Wimbledon 2016 on Thursday. However, the reigning champion and world No. 1 will be acutely aware her sister Venus is also vying to reach the final, although her match against fourth seed Angelique Kerber on Centre Court figures to be tougher. Here’s Thursday’s singles schedule in London along...
Published: July 6, 2016
There’s a different Roger Federer looking to win Wimbledon 2016 after escaping a dramatic quarterfinal victory over Marin Cilic on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Swiss Maestro, holder of seven titles at the All England Club is seeking his record-extending 18th-career major, this time as an underdog. That’s right. For all of the history and unprecedented records, the legendary champion...
Published: July 6, 2016
A superb comeback from Roger Federer against Marin Cilic was the highlight of a brilliant day at Wimbledon on Wednesday, as Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic also booked their spots in the tournament semi-finals. Federer, a seven-time champion at SW19, bounced back from two sets down and saved three match points on his way to a stunning five-set win; he’ll face Raonic after the Canadian...
Published: July 6, 2016
When Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych face off in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2016, it will be a match between guys whose careers fall on opposite sides of that line that separates great players from Grand Slam champions. In quarterfinals action Wednesday, Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-6(10) 6-1 3-6 4-6 6-1, and Berdych took out Lucas Pouille, 7-6(4) 6-3, 6-2. It’s Murray’s...