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Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah greets the fans following the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup Final football match between England's Liverpool and Brazil's Flamengo at the Khalifa International Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on Saturday. — AFP
Salah, Mane and Mahrez in running for African Player of Year award
PARIS — Mohamed Salah will face competition from Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane if he is to sweep a third consecutive African Player of the Year award.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) tweeted that Egypt's Salah, Mane of Senegal as well Manchester City's Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez were on the shortlist for the award.Salah was crowned the continent's top player in 2017 and 2018 while Mahrez took it in 2016.Salah and Mane helped Liverpool to the Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup this year.Mahrez, meanwhile, was part of the City team who successfully defended the Premier League title.He was also a key part of the Algerian squad which triumphed in the African Cup of Nations.The winner of the African Player of the Year award will be announced in...
December 23, 2019

Salah, Mane and Mahrez in running for African Player of Year award

Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match against Tottenham Hotspur in London, on Sunday. — AFP
Lampard outwits Mourinho, but racism scars Chelsea win at Spurs
LONDON — Frank Lampard out-witted Jose Mourinho as Chelsea powered to a 2-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday that featured a double from Willian, a red card for Son Heung-min and allegations of racist abuse.Billed as a showdown between Mourinho and Lampard, an explosive London derby showed the student is more than a match for the man who served as his mentor during their time together at Chelsea.Blues boss Lampard pulled a tactical masterstroke as he cleverly changed his team's formation, leaving Tottenham manager Mourinho unable to respond as Willian opened the scoring with a blistering strike and increased Chelsea's lead with a penalty before half-time.Tottenham's South Korean star Son was sent off for a needless kick at Antonio Rudiger in the second half as Chelsea swept to a...
December 23, 2019

Lampard outwits Mourinho, but racism scars Chelsea win at Spurs

English referee Anthony Taylor (C) points out to players where comments and objects are coming from in the crowd during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in London, on Sunday. — AFP
Football racism inquiry call after Spurs-Chelsea clash halted
LONDON — The Professional Footballers' Association called for a government inquiry into racism in football after Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win at Tottenham on Sunday was marred by alleged racist comments from the crowd, the latest in a string of recent incidents.Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said the problem needed "to be dealt with strongly" and Tottenham promised "a thorough investigation" after referee Anthony Taylor halted play during the second half when Antonio Rudiger complained of hearing monkey noises from spectators.Moments earlier the Chelsea defender had been involved in a second-half clash with Son Heung-min that saw the South Korean sent off.Shortly after the stoppage, an announcement made over the public address system warned that...
December 23, 2019

Football racism inquiry call after Spurs-Chelsea clash halted

Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos (R) challenges Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Inaki Williams during the Spanish league football match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Sunday. — AFP
Real Madrid lose ground in Spanish title race after stalemate
MADRID — Real Madrid were left to rue a series of near misses Sunday as they stumbled to a 0-0 home draw with Athletic Bilbao, dropping two points adrift of Barcelona in a tight Spanish title race.Real also drew 0-0 in midweek at Barcelona but Sunday's result leaves Madrid on 37 points at the half-way stage of the season, two points off Barcelona who top the table on 39.Toni Kroos hit the bar, Karim Benzema saw an effort cleared off the line with a back-heel and both Rodrygo and Vincius Junior forced snap saves on a frustrating night for Madrid.Real defender Eder Militao was forced off after being poked in the eye and his replacement Nacho Fernandez also hit thje woodwork.Coach Zinedine Zidane brought on Gareth Bale and Luka Jovic, but Madrid failed to find a winner."It was...
December 23, 2019

Real Madrid lose ground in Spanish title race after stalemate

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Saturday, — AFP
Guardiola ready to back players in racism walk-off
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Pep Guardiola has said he would back his players if they ever found themselves compelled to walk off during a game in protest against racist abuse.The Manchester City manager was talking following the scenes that marred Chelsea's 1-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby on Sunday.Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reported he was subjected to racist abuse by home supporters which resulted in the Premier League's anti-racist protocol being initiated for the first time.Those measures could have seen players leaving the field — a stance Guardiola insisted Monday he would support should it happen in a game involving reigning English champions City."Of course. I support my players, I support the initiative," Guardiola told a news...
December 23, 2019

Guardiola ready to back players in racism walk-off

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe (L) hugs a young fan after signing an autograph during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Amiens at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Saturday. — AFP
Mbappe adds Olympic appearance to packed 2020 wish list
PARIS — Kylian Mbappe is putting himself forward for the French team at next summer's Tokyo Olympics, while adding that he would not want to fight his club Paris Saint-Germain over participation."Playing in the Olympics, I don't control everything," he told France Football magazine in an interview to be published on Tuesday. "Of course I want to go, but if my club, which is my employer, doesn't want me to go, I won't force a clash."We'll soon talk about it," said the 21-year-old, who already has a World Cup winner's medal.Mbappe had already dropped an Olympic hint when he responded to the French team's qualification in June with a "TOKYO 2020" tweet accompanied by a flashing emoticon and a French flag.Olympic football at...
December 23, 2019

Mbappe adds Olympic appearance to packed 2020 wish list

Kim Clijsters, who retired for a second time in 2011, confirmed on Monday that she was making a comeback starting in Mexico in March.
Clijsters announces plan to make tour comeback in March
BRUSSELS — Kim Clijsters, who retired for a second time in 2011, confirmed on Monday that she was making a comeback starting in Mexico in March."A few more weeks of patience and I'll be ready to go," the Belgian four-time major winner said in a video posted on social media. "The absence has been long enough."Clijsters first retired in May 2007, before returning in August 2009 after giving birth to her first child.The 36-year-old originally planned to return to competition in time to play in January at the Australian Open, a Grand Slam she won in 2011. But she was held up by a knee injury.She said on Monday that the problem "wasn't fully healed yet" but in "a few more weeks... I'll be ready to go".Clijsters indicated that she planned to...
December 23, 2019

Clijsters announces plan to make tour comeback in March

South Africa seamer Vernon Philander announced on Monday the upcoming Test series against England will bring down the curtain on his international career.
South Africa paceman Philander to retire after England series
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa seamer Vernon Philander announced on Monday the upcoming Test series against England will bring down the curtain on his international career.Philander made his Proteas debut in a One-Day-International in 2007 but came to worldwide prominence four years later in Cape Town when he marked his Test debut by taking five wickets for 15 runs in seven overs as Australia were bowled out for just 47 in their second innings. He was named player of the match in a fixture South Africa won by eight wickets.The 34-year-old has played 60 Tests, taking 216 wickets at an impressively low average of 22.16. He has also appeared in 30 ODIs and seven T20 internationals.The four-Test series against England starts on Dec. 26 at Centurion. The final Test in Johannesburg begins on Jan....
December 23, 2019

South Africa paceman Philander to retire after England series

Australia Test bowler Peter Siddle was treated for smoke inhalation after a Big Bash League match in Canberra.
Australia bowler Siddle treated for bushfire smoke inhalation
SYDNEY — Australia Test bowler Peter Siddle was treated for smoke inhalation after a Big Bash League match in Canberra was abandoned at the weekend because of toxic bushfire haze.Organizers decided to press ahead with Saturday's Sydney Thunder clash Twenty20 clash against the Adelaide Strikers, but players were forced off with the Thunder 40-1 after four overs chasing 162 to win when the field was enveloped in a thick soup of smoke."It was pretty unsafe out there" said Strikers captain Alex Carey."We had a couple of cases after, the doctor had to come in an assess him (Siddle), we have a few asthmatics in the team as well, luckily they did not stay out there too long.""'Sids' is back to Melbourne and joining the Australian squad," for the Boxing...
December 23, 2019

Australia bowler Siddle treated for bushfire smoke inhalation

England fast bowler Jofra Archer bowled at full pace in the nets on Monday, raising hopes that they would both be fit for the first Test against South Africa.
Broad, Archer bowl at full pace in nets
BENONI, South Africa — England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer bowled at full pace in the nets on Monday, raising hopes that they would both be fit for the first Test against South Africa, starting at SuperSport Park on Thursday."They're exactly where we hoped they would be," said England coach Chris Silverwood, who said both bowlers would be considered for selection if they continued to make progress.Broad, Archer and left-arm spinner Jack Leach have yet to bowl in a match situation on the tour after falling ill and missing both the touring team's warm-up match.Leach also bowled in the nets but may miss out on selection if England decide to field an all-seam attack on a ground which has not been receptive to spin in recent years.Broad and Archer both bowled...
December 23, 2019

Broad, Archer bowl at full pace in nets

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