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Elneny in Paris for medical check up before joining FC Arsenal
Egyptian international midfielder Mohamed Elneny will undergo medical in Paris Tuesday ahead of singing his contract with the Arsenal Wednesday. Former Arab contractors player and FC Basle midfielder is about to join the north London giants in a deal worth £ 7.4m but must first wait for a work visa before he is allowed to move to England ahead of join the Arsenal team by completing terms on a four and half year contract.
Results of the IWF Grand Prix—5th Russian Federation President’s Cup
Kazakh two-time Olympic Champion and four-time world champion Ilya Ilyin set two new world records at the 5th Russian Federation President’s Cup.
Ministry of Sports plans to keep Al-Ahly SC Chairman until new elections: Reports
State Council decided to decline Al-Ahly Sporting Club’s board election results
Egyptian Ismail Atef wins silver medal in US Open Championship for juniors
This championship that took place in the US city of Boston from 18 to 22 December is considered one of the most important championships for squash players.
Sporting highlights of 2015
Usain Bolt, Barcelona FC and Lewis Hamilton figured big in the highlights of 2015. On the negative side, the doping scandal that hit Russian athletics and the latest terror attacks in Paris also made the headlines.
Egypt’s Esmat Sadek Abdalla wins Master Bodybuilding gold medal
Egypt’s Esmat Sadek Abdalla won the gold medal in Master Bodybuilding for the over 65 age group at the IFBB World Juniors & Masters Championships. The second, third, and fourth places went to Japan’s Mitsugu Hachisu, Germany’s Willi Neubauer and Mexico’s Tiburcio Arias Chavez, respectively. The World Amateur Championships Juniors & Masters Bodybuilding 2015 concluded …
Accidents that changed the course of Formula 1 in 2015
At the end of the Formula 1 season, we look back at the principal events of 2015 that have affected the results of races throughout the season. The first of these events is naming Mercedes British Lewis Hamilton Champion for this season, as he won 10 out of 19 races that he took part in …
2015: The year of the fall of football giants
2015 was marked by the fall of some of the major football heavyweights in the world,It began with Chelsea, the former Premier League champion 2014/2015. The Blues had finally recovered the Premier League title after five years of its absence, with its distinctive and successful coach, José Mourinho. Chelsea won the Premier League title with …
A scandal-filled year for FIFA and the DFB
Arrests, revelations, resignations: 2015 was a year that shook FIFA and the German FA to their very foundations. With scandals still in high gear, the fun promises to continue into 2016.
The first half of the 2015-16 Bundesliga season: A review
New head coaches, remarkable comebacks and a magical nine minutes. At the end of the first half of the 2015-16 Bundesliga season, it’s time to look back and take stock of what has happened in Germany’s top flight.
Opinion: Blatter still isn’t beaten
He’s finally gone, and the football world has breathed a collective sigh of relief. However, the ban imposed onJoseph S. Blatter is nowhere near the end of the story, according to DW sports editor Joscha Weber.
‘Punching ball’ Blatter vows to fight eight-year FIFA ban
Joseph Blatter has pledged to fight the eight-year ban handed down to him by FIFA’s Ethics Committee with all means at his disposal. He also reiterated earlier assertions that he had done nothing wrong.
Pep Guardiola to leave Bayern Munich at end of season
Coach Pep Guardiola will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Carlo Ancelotti is to take over for him next season. Pep Guardiola will leave Bayern Munich in summer after the expiration of his contract and Carlo Ancelotti will take over as new coach, Germany’s “Bild” paper reported Sunday, citing Munich chairman Karl-Heinz …
Egyptian weightlifter wins silver medal in World Wrestling Championship
Egyptian weightlifter Mohamed Ihab took the silver medal in the Clean and Jerk 77 kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships 2015 held in Houston, Texas in the US on Friday, after the original silver medalist was suspended. Ihab aslo won a bronze medal for the total 363 kg category, thereby setting the national, African, …
Kessel Racing team wins Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi
The Swiss racing team Kessel Racing has won the fifth “Gulf 12 Hours” endurance circuit race in Abu Dhabi, beating off stiff competition from Germany’s Black Falcon team. Davide Rigon crossed the winning line for Kessel, driving the Ferari 458, number 11. This is Kessel Racing’s third win in the competition, which sees 12 teams …
Gilberto Silva announces retirement
A former star with the Brazilian national team and the Premier League’s Arsenal FC, Gilberto Silva, 39, announced his decision to retire from football, after a 20-year career. Over the past two years Silva has been bothered by a chronic knee injury, preventing him from regular time on the pitch. Silva won the World Cup, …
Kobe Bryant’s Farewell Tour
After Kobe Bryant announced his plans to retire at the end of this season, basketball fans have been flocking to National Basketball Association (NBA) arenas to watch an iconic player perform for the last time.
Egypt leads Arab and African countries in Bridge
The Egyptian national team won the last Arab Bridge Championship, which included the teams of all Arab countries and was held in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2009.
Last-minute goal sends Augsburg past Schalke
A few days after scoring a clutch last-minute goal in the Europa League, Augsburg replicated that trick against Schalke in the Bundesliga. It’s the latest chapter in a comeback for the southern Germans. Augsburg 2-1 Schalke (Hong 34′, Caiuby 90+1′ – Kolasinac 70′) Augsburg’s season is back on track, after the Acorn Boys got a …
Michael O’Neill: “Our goal is to leave a mark”
Michael O’Neill is Northern Ireland’s head coach and after qualifying for their first Euros, they find themselves in a group with Germany. DW’s Joscha Weber caught up with the head coach after the draw in Paris. DW: It has been a long evening, but would you also say a lucky one for football in Northern …
Bundesliga: Bayern claim winter championship, Hoffenheim finally win
Matchday 16 in the Bundesliga saw another record for Bayern, an unwelcome surprise for Wolfsburg and a first for Hoffenheim under Huub Stevens. Here is Saturday’s round-up. Bayern Munich 2-0 Ingolstadt (Lewandowski 65′, Lahm 75′) These two were rivals before football was a real sport in Germany, and the match lived up to the Bavarian …
Bundesliga: Japan’s Yoshinori Muto banishes Okazaki memories
At the start of matchday 16, it was Mainz’s Japanese striker Yoshinori Muto who had the chance to win the Friday night game against Stuttgart. The 23-year-old has had some start to his Bundesliga career. Mainz 0-0 Stuttgart Yoshinori Muto missed a pair of excellent chances away at Gladbach on matchday two. They were the …
Goal-line technology possible at 2016 Euros
More technology comes the cry! Many fans will remember when England’s Frank Lampard was denied a goal at the 2010 World Cup, but after a successful 2014 tournament, more technology is expected.
Sepp Blatter on World Cup affair: Beckenbauer’s version ‘absurd’
Sepp Blatter has spoken about Franz Beckenbauer’s statements on the 2006 World Cup affair. The suspended FIFA president does not believe Beckenbauer to be telling the truth. Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter describes a claim by Franz Beckenbauer over a payment to football’s governing body in connection with Germany’s hosting of the 2006 World Cup …
Augsburg beat the odds, advance in Europa League
Augsburg beat the odds to qualify for the knockout stages, scoring two necessary goals to sink Serbia’s Partizan. Schalke cruise to a group victory after beating Asteras Tripolis.
France’s Football Federation suspends Benzema indefinitely
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has been suspended from France’s national team. This comes amid a scandal involving an attempt to blackmail one of his France teammates.
FIFA corruption: An ongoing stage-show
The indictment shows that three sums of money were offered to FIFA’s former vice-president, Jack Warner, who has been banned from all football-related roles for life.
Bridge: More than a card game
The Egyptian Bridge Federation’s current Administrative Manager Waleed Menyawi spoke to Daily News Egypt to introduce this intellectual sport to readers.
Another failed attempt for Egyptian football
Egyptian football appears to have failed at all its attempt to escape the disappointment over the past few years. It is very clear to all observers that administrative errors and the failure of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is the common factor in all the letdowns of Egyptian football over the past four years. However, …
Champions League: Wolfsburg hunt for Last 16 spot, Gladbach search for happy ending
Wolfsburg can reach the knockout stages and eliminate Manchester United from the Champions League. Meanwhile, in-form Borussia Mönchengladbach face Man City with third-place up for grabs on Tuesday night. Tuesday’s showdown is do-or-die for Wolfsburg and Manchester United. Boasting a one point advantage over the Red Devils, need a draw at least to progress to …