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French 32-year-old journalist is killed in Ukraine | Nikhilodien The French news broadcaster BFM TV said a 32-year-old French journalist was killed Monday in eastern Ukraine, fatally hit by shell shrapnel while covering a Ukrainian evacuation operation. BFM TV said its journalist Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff was killed as he was "covering a humanitarian operation in an armored vehicle" near Sievierodonetsk, a key city in the Donbas region that is being hotly contested by Russian and Ukrainian forces. He had worked for six years for the French television channel. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Leclerc-Imhoff on Twitter. He "was in Ukraine to show the reality of the war. Aboard a humanitarian bus, alongside civilians forced to flee to escape Russian bombs, he was fatally shot," Macron tweeted. Macron expressed condolences to his family, relatives and colleagues and spoke of "France's unconditional support" to "those who c

  Messi leads Argentina squad for Finalissima against Italy | Nikhilodien Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi will spearhead Argentina's squad for next month's World Cup 2022 playoff against Italy, the South American country's football association said on Friday. Paris Saint-Germain forward  Lionel Messi  will spearhead Argentina's squad for next month's World Cup 2022 playoff against Italy, the South American country's  football  association said on Friday. The Albiceleste manager Lionel Scaloni also included forwards Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martinez in his final 29-man squad, a week after naming a provisional 35-man list for the all-important clash. In addition, goalkeepers Emiliano Martinez and Franco Aramani were called up, despite respective knee and Covid-19 concerns, reports Xinhua The Finalissima -- which pits the reigning Copa America champions against the holders of the European Championship -- will be played at London's Wembley Sta

  Xabi Alonso to leave Real Sociedad after spell in charge of B team | Olympicsxsporty After Imanol Alguacil reportedly refused to step aside as Real Sociedad head coach, Xabi Alonso has decided to leave the club. Xabi Alonso is set to leave Real Sociedad after a three-year spell in charge of the club's B team. Alonso has built a reputation as a highly rated young coach since returning to his first club. He took La Real's youngsters – often known as Sanse – to a fifth-placed finish in Segunda B2 in his debut campaign, before surpassing expectations the following year. Alonso secured Sanse's first ever promotion to the second tier in the 2020-21 season as they finished top of Subgroup 2A and Promotion Group 2C in the reformatted Segunda B. Their relegation back to the third tier has already been confirmed despite having one match left, but Alonso's spell in charge has largely been considered a success. According to local reports, La Real wanted Alonso to take charge of t

Arsenal could reignite interest in 21-year-old midfield prospect | Olympicsxsporty Arsenal could reignite their interest in 21-year-old midfielder Orkun Kokcu who could be set to leave Feyenoord this summer. Kokcu came through the Dutch side’s academy and has developed into an important young player for Feyenoord, featuring heavily in their European journey. Feyenoord take on Roma in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday night, and it could be Kokcu’s last game for the club. According to  GOAL , Arsenal have been monitoring the midfielder for some time now, but they’re going to face stiff competition from Italian club Roma to secure his signature. Thomas Partey has struggled with injuries this season, and Arsenal have found it difficult without him in the team. After qualifying for European football for next season, Arsenal’s fixture list is going to become even more congested, meaning the need for increased squad depth is vital. Kokcu is a holding midfielder who would fit in

Bayern Munich’s road to UEFA Champions League glory will become more predictable beginning 2024/25 | Olympicsporty Bayern Munich, which has gone undefeated in the UEFA Champions League group stage in recent years, may cut a "easier" path to the final by performing well in the group stage. But why is it the case? The Champions League draw is about to start mirroring tennis! Let’s look at it step by step: Group stages The number of teams in the group stage will be expanded from 32 to 36. Each team will play a total of eight matches, four at home and four away. To my understanding, the eight matches will be against eight different opponents. The teams will then be organized in a league table. Teams ranked between first and eighth, inclusive, will qualify for the knockout stages. Who wants the four extra teams in the group stage? ·        Two of the four available places will go to teams from the countries that performed best in European competition (my understanding

  Luca Koleosho hasn't closed the door on USMNT despite Canada call-up | Olympicxsporty   Luca Koleosho has obtained youth call ups from the United States and Canada.  RCD Espanyol Espanyol ahead Luca Koleosho has accepted a call up from Canada however has not closed the door on representing the United States males’s nationwide group, a supply acquainted with the state of affairs has informed ESPN. Koleosho, 17, turned the youngest American-born participant to debut in LaLiga final Sunday when he got here on instead in Espanyol’s season-ending goalless draw at Granada. Luca Koleosho has obtained youth call ups from the United States and Canada.  RCD Espanyol Espanyol ahead Luca Koleosho has accepted a call up from Canada however has not closed the door on representing the United States males’s nationwide group, a supply acquainted with the state of affairs has informed ESPN. Koleosho, 17, turned the youngest American-born participant to debut in LaLiga final Sunday wh

  Surabhi Bharadwaj : Looking for State government’s help to realise bigger goals | Olympicsxsporty After having won silver in the individual 50m prone event in the recently-held ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany, 20-year-old R. Surabhi Bharadwaj is aiming to win an Olympic medal . “Well, the World Cup being my first international competition, I was excited and a little timid competing with the world’s top players. The extreme weather change, wind assessment during game and competing with top players from different countries built up pressure, but being self-confident made me give my best,” Surabhi told  Sportstar  on her return home. Surabhi said she didn’t have high expectations of herself from the World Cup. “Before leaving for Suhl, Germany, there was not much expectation as it was my first international exposure. Of course, with this medal I could make my place on par with other top shooters at international level. Now, the target shifts to the World Cups with the ultimate