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Lionel Messi makes u-turn on retirement from international football
The Barcelona forward retired after Argentina failed to win this year’s Copa America. Yet Lionel Messi has now decided he wishes to continue and help his nation through the current troubles.
Rio 2016: Dressage team win Germany’s sixth gold of Games
A smooth, controlled display from the German dressage team saw them win the country’s sixth gold in Rio. Isabell Werth, Kristina Sprehe, Dorothee Schneider and Sönke Rothenberger held off a British challenge to win.
Rio 2016: Lights out for Harting as 2012 gold medallist bows out in qualifying
One of Germany’s medal hopes has crashed out of the Olympics after discus thrower Robert Harting failed to make the final. The 2012 gold medallist attributed his failure to an injury he picked up flicking a light switch.
Rio 2016: Poland’s Zielinski among three failed Rio doping tests
Reigning Olympic weightlifting champion Adrian Zielinski, from Poland, has been sent home from Rio after testing positive for nandrolone. The news follows positive tests for a Bulgarian runner and a Chinese swimmer.
Rio 2016: Junghänel wins Germany’s second shooting gold in two days
Germany’s Henri Junghänel has won gold in the men’s 50m Rifle Prone after the 28-year-old delivered a nerveless performance in the final. It’s the country’s second shooting medal in as many days.
Olympics Day 6 round-up: Fiji make history, Biles hits new heights, Phelps reaches 22
On day six in Rio, Fiji’s rugby sevens team etched themselves into the history books, gymnastics star Simone Biles clinched her second gold and Michael Phelps reached 22 gold medals.
Rio 2016: Coach says Belgian sailor ill due to polluted Rio waters
Belgian sailor Evi van Acker has a bacterial infection that her coach believes she picked up while training in Rio’s polluted Guanabara Bay. The poor water quality in the Olympic host city was a big pre-Games concern.
Rio 2016: Germany’s Barbara Engleder wins shooting gold
On a golden day for Germany in Rio, Barbara Engleder held her nerve to win in the 50m 3 Positions shooting event. The 33-year-old was on top throughout the competition and finished just ahead of two Chinese shooters.
4 Egyptian squash players in top 10 of PSA’s world ranking for female players
Number of snooker tournaments for women to increase: IBSF president
Given Egypt’s uncertain political and economic situation, the tourism industry has been suffering greatly over the past few years. The government along with various entities and institutions are endeavouring to host events that would attract tourists and portray the country as a safe, entertaining haven. One of those events was the 2016 International Billiards and …
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Rio 2016: ‘King Kohei’ defends all-round gynastics crown to clinch third gold
The gymnast known as ‘King Kohei’ becomes the first man to successfully defend his title since countryman Sawao Kato in 1972. The 27-year-old snatched the title after a thrilling battle with Ukraine’s Oleg Verniaiev.
Rio 2016: Germany crush Fiji to reach quarter-finals
After two draws against the much-fancied pair of Mexico and South Korea, Germany required a glut of goals to seal a place in the next round. Horst Hrubesch’s team will take on Portugal in the last eight.
Egypt’s dream team: handball keeping hopes up in Rio
In Egypt, the national football team has always monopolised the spotlight of the country’s sports scene, supported and cheered for by the population and officials. This year, and especially with the Rio Olympics taking the sports world by storm, the spotlight has started to shine on other team sports, specifically handball. Winning the 2016 African …
Rio 2016: Honduras knock out double Olympic champions Argentina
Two-time Olympic champions Argentina have been knocked out of the Rio Games by Honduras following a 1-1 draw between the sides on Wednesday. The Central American side will be joined in the last eight by Portugal.
Rio 2016: Armstrong wins third road race gold at 42, Cancellara wins men’s event
She’s retired twice and had hip surgery three times but American Kristin Armstrong clinched her third Olympic road cycling gold, at the ripe old age of 42. In the men’s race, Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara took gold.
‘This doesn’t look good’ – German water expert befuddled by Olympic green pool
Here’s one for the water saftey experts, chemists and microbiologists out there: What can cause an entire pool to turn green overnight? DW asked a German expert how a Rio pool could have gone green.
Michael Phelps: Mission accomplished
As if there were any doubts, Michael Phelps showed on day four that he is definitely not washed up. The American has made history by winning his gold medals 20 and 21, despite showing some signs of age.
Olympics: Greatest ever Olympian Michael Phelps clinches 21st gold, his third in Rio
Michael Phelps produced two devastating displays to capture his 20th and 21st Olympic golds. With two more finals to come, the American could reach 23 before the end of the Games.
UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid score late in extra time to beat Sevilla
Zinedine Zidane collected his second European trophy as Real Madrid coach. His side dispatched Sevilla after extra time without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Pepe.
Rio 2016: Eventers win first Germany’s first medal of Games
Germany have finally broken their Rio 2016 duck with a silver in team eventing. The German team were pipped to gold by France, with Australia claiming bronze, but have got their country up and runnning.
Rio 2016: Hrubesch criticizes Arsenal over handling of Gnabry
Germany’s Olympic football coach Horst Hrubesch has criticized Arsenal’s handling of Serge Gnabry. The in-form winger has barely featured for his club but Germany will need him in Wednesday’s crunch game against Fiji.
Misbehaving at the Olympics
Some athletes use the two weeks away from home to blow off more than a little steam. They don’t seem to take into account that their behavior can get them arrested, sent home and even banned from future Olympics.
An Olympic marriage proposal: ‘I wanted to show people that love wins’
Rio 2016 has been desperate for more positive headlines, and on day three it got one. A marriage proposal from a manager to a Brazilian athlete caused waves of emotion both in the host country and online. Isadora Cerullo, 25, has become the first athlete to receive a marriage proposal at the Rio Olympic Games. …
Olympics Day 3 round-up: Brazil off the mark, Australian rugby team make history
On day three of the Olympics, Brazil picked up their first gold, Australia made history in the rugby sevens and Lilly King got the better of bitter rival and controversial Russian Yulia Efimova in the pool. Silva claims Brazil’s first gold Rafaela Silva earned Brazil’s first gold medal of the Rio Olympics, winning the 57kg …
Australia crowned champions as rugby returns to Olympics after 92-year hiatus
Rugby has been absent from the Olympics for 92 years and rugby sevens has never featured at the Games, making Australia’s gold medal win over New Zealand a historic Olympic moment.
Judoist and local hero Rafaela Silva claims Brazil’s first gold of the Games
After two days of disappointment on the mat for Brazil, the host nation have picked up their first gold. Rafaela Silva, who grew up in Brazil’s largest favela, claimed victory in the 57kg judo division.
Fencer Muhammad bows out early but breaks new ground
Ibtihaj Muhammad made her debut as the first American Olympic athlete competing in a hijab on Monday but her adventure ended with a loss in the second round of women’s sabre fencing.
Record-breaking Pogba deal makes sense for Manchester United
Pogba is reported to be about to become the world’s second 100-million-euro player. The reported transfer fee has raised eyebrows, but there are several factors to take into account when assessing whether he is worth it.
Uli Hoeness set to return as Bayern president
Uli Hoeness appears to be set to return to the post of president of Bayern Munich later this year. Hoeness left the post in 2014 after being convicted of tax evasion.