Section: Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Nadal marches past Shapovalov challenge in Rome
Rafael Nadal’s third-round victory was stamped with authority as he overcame a confident start from Denis Shapovalov to reach the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome yesterday.The 16-times Grand Slam winner secured a 6-4, 6-1 victory against his Canadian opponent, who is regarded as one of the rising stars in the next generation of...
Moyes leaves West Ham, Allardyce sacked by Everton
London: David Moyes has left West Ham following the end of his short-term contract, the Premier League club announced yesterday. The 55-year-old former Everton and Manchester United boss arrived at the London Stadium in November, with the sole objective of ensuring the Hammers’ top-flight status, which he achieved.“I would like to place on...
Putin condemned as Crimea bridge opened
Russian president drives truck over bridge into region annexed by Moscow in 2014 …read more Source: Gulf...
Raid on Kyiv offices of Russian state media
Ukraine’s security service raided the Kyiv offices of Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti news agency yesterday, detaining one journalist who was accused of treason.The searches took place with relations between Moscow and Kyiv already extremely strained over Russia’s 2014 seizure of Crimea and accusations that it fueled a rebel...
Putin to open mega bridge linking Crimea to Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to unveil on Tuesday a highly symbolic bridge linking southern Russia to the Crimea, four years after the peninsula was annexed from Ukraine. The Crimean Bridge, at 19 kilometres will be Europe’s longest, overtaking Lisbon’s Vasco da Gama Bridge. Built at a cost of 228bn roubles ($3.7bn), the...
Salah steers Liverpool into Champions League at Chelsea’s expense
Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record of 32 goals in a 38-game season to guarantee Liverpool’s place back in the Champions League next season by beating Brighton 4-0 at Anfield yesterday.Victory for Liverpool meant it didn’t matter what fifth-placed Chelsea did at Newcastle, but they failed to put any sort of pressure on the...
Millions tune into Eurovision finale
Millions of fans tuned in yesterday to root for their favourite singers as the final round of the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, pitting 26 countries against one another, kicked off.Ana Moura and Mariza, both well-known Portuguese fado singers, were the opening act, while Ukrainian singer Melovin was the first contestant, singing Under The...
Salah promises Liverpool fans: this is ‘just the start’
Mohamed Salah has reassured Liverpool fans his stunning first season is “just the beginning” of his time at the club despite speculation over interest from Real Madrid. The Egyptian collected awards in Liverpool on Thursday after being voted player of the season by both the club’s fans and his teammates before boarding a flight to collect...
Putin reviews Russia’s ‘invincible weapons’ at Red Square
Russia’s Vladimir Putin yesterday watched advanced jets carrying a hypersonic missile he has touted as invincible scream over Red Square, days after the start of his fourth presidential term.Part of an annual event marking the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over the Nazis, Putin looked on as thousands of troops marched past him...
Paralympic star Abdulgader prepares for Asian Games Qatar’s Paralympic star
Abdulrahman Abdulgader began training sessions in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games 2018 that will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Qatari champion said he has started intensive training sessions under coach Hassan Bothalga in effort to improve his physical fitness.Abdulqader had won gold medal in men’s shot put (F34) at the...
