Hard blow for RC Lens. Opposed to Troyes this Friday evening at the opening of the 7th day of Ligue 1, the Sang et Or lost Jonathan Gradit in the first period. Replaced in the 16th minute following a rough contact on which Erik Palmer-Brown seemed to have made a mistake, the artesian defender would suffer from a broken collarbone, according to information transmitted by Prime Video.
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Qatar officially opens its last stadium for the World Cup
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
The Lusail stadium, the last of the eight venues for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, was officially inaugurated this Friday during a match between the champion clubs of Saudi Arabia and Egypt, Al Hilal and Zamalek, whose kick was sent at 9 p.m. local time.
The friendly match, called Lusail Super Cup, is “the last test of a stadium’s preparation before the World Cup”recalled the director general of the organizing committee, Yasir Al-Jamal.
It is sold out, according to the organizers. The Lusail stadium, with its golden frame, has a capacity of 80,000 seats, which is the biggest stadium in the tournament.
The World Cup final stadium
Located in the new town of Lusail, 20 km north of the capital, Doha, the stadium will host ten matches, including the final of the FIFA World Cup, the first to be held in the Arab world, from November 20 to December 18. The Lusail stadium, the construction of which cost nearly €700 million, is inspired “by the play of shadows and lights that characterizes the traditional lantern”say the organizers. “Its shape and facade echo the decorative motifs of bowls and other vessels characteristic of the golden age of arts and crafts in the Arab-Muslim world. »
Before this official inauguration, a Qatar Championship match between Al-Arabi and Al-Rayyan was organized there on August 11, as well as an orientation evening for the 20,000 World Cup volunteers on September 2.
UEFA opens disciplinary cases against OGC Nice and Cologne
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
After the opening by the Nice prosecutor’s office of three investigations “with the aim of identifying and arresting the perpetrators of the offences” (violence in meetings around and inside the Allianz Riviera, damage and throwing of smoke bombs on the sidelines of the Nice-Cologne meeting in the Europa Conference League), UEFA also reacted by announcing, this Friday followingnoon, the opening of two disciplinary cases.
The first concerns Nice. The charges retained are “throwing objects”, “use of smoke bombs”, « incidents in tribunes », “identification of responsible persons”, “staff security”, “limitation of the movements of spectators” et “blocking of public passages”.
The charges once morest Cologne are “throwing objects”, “use of smoke bombs” et « incidents in tribunes ». Suffice to say that Nice risks sanctions from the UEFA Disciplinary Committee, which will meet soon, due to possible shortcomings in the organization of the match. Just like Cologne, of course, whose supporters attacked the Nice people before the kick-off of the meeting.
Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia are considering a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia are considering a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. Together, they might serve as the third candidate to host the event, following the joint bids considered by Spain and Portugal on one side, and Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay on the other. At present, no candidature has yet been officially submitted to FIFA, which must designate the host country or countries in 2024.
« All three countries are working hard. The organization file (from the 2030 World Cup) is under study Egyptian spokesman for the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Mohammed Fawzi, told DMC TV, adding that “ Egypt will be one of the best host countries of this sporting event which will celebrate its centenary in 2030.