#PGATour has more talent - Scheffler on #LIVTour; Homa and Thomas on #PresidentsCup | #USTeam CGTN Sports Scene 2022-09-21 | Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Justin Thomas look ahead on Tuesday to the 14th edition of Presidents Cup between Americans and an International team composed of players from outside Europe which starts on Thursday at Quail Hollow Club, and it looks to be as one-sided as the record suggests.The Americans have lost only once, in 1998 at Royal Melbourne in Australia, matches that ended 12 days before Christmas.There was a tie in South Africa and then eight consecutive U.S. celebrations.The U.S. is not quite a year removed from giving Europe its worst beating ever in the Ryder Cup, 19-9 at Whistling Straits, with a young and hungry team.The Americans were not immune to the defections - Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka - were on that Ryder Cup team - though there was no certainty they would have made this team.Johnson hasn't won on U.S. soil since the November 2020 Masters, while the others are trying to return from injury.But Team USA can still call upon five of the world's top 10 and 11 of the top 20 golfers.The best the International team can boast are the 16th, 19th and 20th top-ranked players and that makes the hosts overwhelming favourites.
Chinese Basketball Association 🇨🇳🏀🔥| Guangsha 118 - Sichuan 107 | 奈特28分 广厦五连胜 | CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Chinese Basketball Association 🇨🇳🏀🔥Guangsha 118 - Sichuan 107🔸Nathan Knight scores game-high 28 PTS plus 12 REB, 6 AST for Guangsha in win. 🔸Guangsha get fifth win while Sichuan are still winless.
The margins are so small Arteta ahead of Arsenals Shakhtar encounter in Champions League｜Merino CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta sat down in front of the media ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.Arteta discussed Arsenal's discipline with 18 reds across his tenure, saying:"I think there are really two different periods when we used to have a lot and then not any. And then obviously we have three in a row. I don't know what is little in five years, but it is something that we have to avoid for sure."Arteta also discussed the affect of wider Champions League group, of having many chances to go through, saying:"We look at the games that we have and how tough they end up that we have to face and the importance of winning at home.""Tomorrow is a day that we really have to show, you know, that determination, that quality, and that in the Champions League, the margins are so small."
Arsenal get set to face Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League｜UCL｜Havertz｜Rice｜Martinelli｜Calafiori CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Arsenal trained at their London Colney ground on Monday as they prepared to face Shakhtar Donetsk in their third game of the new-format Champions League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has warned that his team have to "eradicate" picking up red cards if they are to challenge for trophies this season.Arsenal slipped to a 2-0 English Premier League defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, when defender William Saliba was shown a controversial red card in the first half.It was Arsenal's first defeat of the season and only their second league loss of the calendar year.The north London team remain third in the table, four points off leaders Liverpool, but more worryingly for Arteta, have now collected three red cards in their last eight league games – against Brighton, Manchester City and now Bournemouth - without winning any of those matches.Arsenal have the chance to get themselves back on track against Shakhtar - Arteta's side have impressed in Europe so far, beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the last round of games after a 0-0 draw away at Atalanta.Shakhtar, meanwhile, have yet to score in their two Champions League fixtures away to Bologna and at home to Atalanta - but come to London on the back of successive wins in the Ukrainian Premier League, where they sit fourth after nine games.
League phase leaders Dortmund train ahead of match against Real Madrid｜Champions League｜Brandt CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Credit: ©UEFA 2024League phase leaders Borussia Dortmund trained ahead of hosting Real Madrid in Matchday three of the Champions League on Tuesday.The Bundesliga side have collected six points out two matches after thrashing Celtic 7-1 and beating Club Brugge 3-0.Now they host title holders Real Madrid in a repeat of last season's Champions League final.Real Madrid sit in 17th place in the standings with just three points after beating Stuttgart 3-1 but losing against Lille 1-0.
Courtois: I dont think were doing as bad as youre making us look｜Real Madrid｜Mbappe｜Bellingham CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois sat down in front of the media ahead of theie Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.Ancelotti discussed their opponents Dortmund how they have evolved since the CL final last season, with the new coach this season. He said:"Borussia has changed, definitely, But the team keeps the same idea of football: they're intense, they play well, they have great quality, individually and as a group."He was also asked about what he demands from Kylian Mbappe saying"I prefer him scoring goals than him creating pressure for the rival. I demand from Mbappé exactly the same that I demanded from Karim: he must be well positioned and ready everytime we get the ball."
Real Madrid train ahead of their Champions League clash against Dortmund｜Mbappe｜Bellingham｜Vinicius CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Real Madrid trained at their Madrid base ahead of their Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Numbers game for Arsenal - Arteta says there is a clear need to eradicate misbehaviour in his team CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has warned that his team have to "eradicate" picking up red cards if they are to challenge for trophies this season.The Gunners slipped to a 2-0 English Premier League defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, when defender William Saliba was shown a controversial red card in the first half.It was Arsenal's first defeat of the season and only their second league loss of the calendar year.The north London team remain third in the table, four points off leaders Liverpool, but more worryingly for Arteta, have now collected three red cards in their last eight league games – against Brighton, Manchester City and now Bournemouth - without winning any of those matches.Arsenal have the chance to get themselves back on track against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.Arteta's side have impressed in Europe so far, beating Paris St Germain 2-0 in the last round of games after a 0-0 draw away at Atalanta.Shakhtar, meanwhile, have yet to score in their two Champions League fixtures away to Bologna and at home to Atalanta - but come to London on the back of successive wins in the Ukrainian Premier League, where they sit fourth after nine games.
Goals, goals, goals-Ancelotti lays out Mbappe demands to match former Real Madrid forward Benzema. CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois sat down in front of the media ahead of their Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.Ancelotti was asked about what he demands from Kylian Mbappe and said, "I prefer him scoring goals than him creating pressure for the rival. I demand from Mbappe exactly the same that I demanded from Karim (Benzema) - he must be well positioned and ready every time we get the ball."
Ronaldo and Al Nassr prepare for AFC Champions League game against Esteghlal. CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | Al-Nassr finalised preparations on Monday ahead of their AFC Champions League tie against Iranian outfit Esteghlal.Stefano Pioli's side are unbeaten in their last 10 games and continue to push up the Saudi Pro League standings after a 2-1 victory over Al-Shabab on Friday.The last time these two sides met was in May 2011 where two second-half goals from Farhad Majidi and Hawar Mulla Mohammed earned Esteghlal a 2-1 comeback victory.Just a point separates the two sides in Group B with Al Hilal top of the AFC Champions League group standings.
NBA | It’s gonna be a special experience - Bronny James ready for NBA debut. CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-22 | The Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener on Tuesday.The game will see LeBron James tie Vince Carter by playing in a 22nd NBA season — and potentially mark the first official game where a father and son are teammates, with Bronny James entering his rookie season.J.J. Reddick will made his debut as head coach for the Lakers Redick replaces Darvin Ham, who was fired despite leading Los Angeles to two playoff berths and a Western Conference finals appearance in 2023.L.A. finished last season with a 47-35 record before falling to Denver in the opening round of the playoffs, 1-4.
Guangdong come from behind to beat Xinjiang 102-95｜CBA｜Basketball｜ Xu Jie｜Gillenwater｜Peterson CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | 11-time champions Guangdong Southern Tigers defeated last season's runners-up the Xinjiang Flying Tigers 102-95 at home, handing them a first loss of the new season. Xu Jie played a key role in their comeback victory by scoring a joint game-high 22 points with Xinjiang's Q.J. Peterson.
Exclusive x Ma Long: Saying goodbye in this manner feels pretty good to me 馬龍 卓球 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | China's table tennis legend Ma Long talked about his journey in the WTT China Smash in an interview with CMG. The six-time Olympic gold medallist hinted at possible retirement from international events after the China Smash.
Lynx coach Reeve blasts incredibly disappointing officiating in OT loss to Liberty｜WNBA Finals CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx, who both had No. 2 finishes in the regular season, were on the verge of being No. 1 when it mattered most.The Lynx were seconds away from a record fifth WNBA championship with perhaps a WNBA Finals MVP award waiting for Collier, whose flurry late in regulation had her team in the lead in the final minute.They couldn’t hold on.The New York Liberty rallied for a 67-62 victory in overtime, denying the Lynx what would have been a WNBA-record fifth championship.Collier, the runner-up to unanimous MVP A’ja Wilson in the regular season, scored 22 points before having to watch the final seconds from the bench after fouling out of a game Minnesota seemed poised to win just a few minutes earlier.Like coach Cheryl Reeve, who said the game was “stolen” from the Lynx, she was frustrated with officiating and felt she was being held on some occasions, though credited the Liberty for making adjustments.The Lynx controlled the first half but had fallen into a 56-52 hole on Sabrina Ionescu’s 3-pointer with 3:10 remaining. Then Collier, who started strong, got going again. She had Minnesota’s next three baskets, with her drive past Breanna Stewart giving the Lynx a 60-58 edge with 1:04 to go.But Minnesota wouldn’t score again until New York had scored the next seven points, tying it on Stewart’s free throws with 5.2 seconds left and going ahead 65-60 in the extra period.Collier finished with seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal. The WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year played all but 35 seconds of the 45-minute game, and most of what she missed is because she committed the foul to stop the clock with 13 seconds remaining in OT.It was clearly a fantastic season for the forward, who averaged 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds in her sixth year out of UConn. She also won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team and helped the Lynx notch a franchise-record 30 wins and earn the No. 2 seed.
Tommy Edman on winning NLCS MVP & tying Corey Seagers record for NLCS RBIs by a Dodger｜World Series CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Shohei Ohtani carried the injury-riddled Los Angeles Dodgers to baseball’s best record during the regular season. Tommy Edman joined the team in late July and helped them reach the World Series.It’s been that kind of year for the big-spending Dodgers. When Ohtani isn’t amazing with his power at the plate and prowess on the basepaths, someone else is stepping up.Edman and Will Smith homered to send Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night. Los Angeles opens the World Series against the New York Yankees on Friday.“I really feel like we finally arrived, I finally arrived at this stage,” Ohtani said through a translator. “A lot of the games we played were really tough and hard to win, and it was truly a team effort to get here.”The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant, their fourth in eight years and first won at home since beating the Mets over seven games in 1988. They moved on to their 22nd World Series — 13th in Los Angeles — and first since 2020, when they beat Tampa Bay during the pandemic-delayed season.Next up for Ohtani and Co. is Aaron Judge and the Yankees, back in the World Series for the 41st time and first in 15 years. The matchup, which opens at Dodger Stadium, features the top two home-run hitters in Judge (58) and Ohtani (54).It’ll be the 12th time the franchises meet in the World Series and the first in 43 years. The Yankees have beaten the Dodgers eight times, while the Dodgers’ three championships against the Bronx Bombers came in 1955, 1963 and 1981.“It’s the place that I’ve dreamt of playing all my life,” Ohtani said, “and to be able to finally come to this stage and be able to play and hopefully win it is my next goal.”Playing his first season with the Dodgers after agreeing to a record $700 million, 10-year contract as a free agent, Ohtani had two hits and scored two runs in Game 6. He hit .364 with two homers and six RBIs in the NLCS.The Dodgers, who were eliminated in the Division Series the previous two years, spent a combined $1 billion last winter to sign Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to lucrative long-term contracts in hopes of winning the franchise’s eighth World Series title.
Theres no feeling like it Breanna Stewart on New York Liberty winning its first WNBA Championship CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey.The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, through detours to Radio City Music Hall and Westchester County Center, finally found their way to the top.Start spreading the news, indeed: There’s finally a pro basketball champion in New York again after a 67-62 overtime win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday night.“I’ve been manifesting this moment for awhile, There’s no feeling like it,” Breanna Stewart said. “Credit to Minnesota, they gave us a tough series. The fans have been amazing everywhere we’ve gone. To bring a championship to New York, first ever in franchise history it’s an incredible feeling. I can’t wait to continue to celebrate with the city. It’s going to be bonkers.”Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time they wouldn’t be denied, although it took an extra five minutes.With stars Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu struggling on offense, other players stepped up. Leonie Fiebich started off OT with a 3-pointer, and then Nyara Sabally, who finished with 13 points, had a steal for a layup to make it 65-60 and bring the sellout crowd to a frenzied state.“Whoever scores in overtime first usually wins,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said.Minnesota didn’t score in OT until Kayla McBride hit two free throws with 1:51 left. The Lynx missed all six of their field goal attempts in overtime. After Ionescu missed a shot with 21 seconds left, her 18th miss on 19 shot attempts, the Lynx had one last chance, but Bridget Carleton missed a 3-pointer with 16 seconds left.
🏓🐲Ma Long: I took inspiration from Truls Moregards style during WTT China Smash 馬龍 卓球 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Ma Long talked about his journey in the WTT China Smash in an interview with CMG, saying he took inspiration from Truls Moregard's style during the tournament."I hadn't studied Moregard's matches closely before, but during the Olympics, especially his singles final against Fan & the team event, I took the time to break down his game. His tactical skills are impressive, and I was surprised by how good he is," said the veteran. "Looking back at the times I’ve played him, I realized he’s not just naturally talented like people think. He excels in mental games. Since our styles are similar, playing like him inspired me to hit shots that unsettled my opponents. His unpredictable style throws his opponents off-balance, and learning from his techniques gave me a fresh perspective in this tournament."
Defending United Cup champions Germany draw China & Brazil, Gauff to debut in Perth with USA｜Tennis CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Defending United Cup champions Germany will drawn with China and Brazil while Coco Gauff will make her tournament debut in Perth with the United States and Canada.Eighteen countries were drawn into six groups of three teams at the official draw in Sydney, Australia on Monday.Top seeds Team USA, led by 2023 US Open champion and world No.3 Coco Gauff will headline Group A along with Team Canada and a third team to be confirmed in November.Team Greece, led by popular duo Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari, have been drawn into Group C. with Kazakhstan and Spain.Team China’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games singles gold medallist Zheng Qinwen headline Group E alongside defending United Cup champions Germany with world No.3 Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund along with Brazil and their world No.10 Beatriz Haddad Maia.In Sydney, five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek will lead Team Poland top Group B with Czechia and Casper Ruud’s Team Norway.Group D will feature this year’s Roland Garros and Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini and Flavio Cobolli of Team Italy and France’s Ugo Humbert and Diane Parry.Team Switzerland complete the group.Team Australia, led by Alex de Minaur and Olivia Gadecki, will be in Sydney as part of Group F.They will face No.6 seeds Great Britain, featuring debutant Jack Draper and Katie Boulter.A third team, to also be confirmed in November, will complete the group.The mixed team United Cup will take place in Perth and Sydney from Friday 27 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.
Shohei Ohtani on heading to World Series for the first time｜NL Championship Series｜Dodgers｜MLB｜大谷翔平 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World Series.“I really feel like we finally arrived. I finally arrived at this stage,” Ohtani said through a translator after Sunday night’s 10-5 win over the New York Mets finished the NL Championship Series in six games.Ohtani hit .364 with two homers, six RBIs, nine walks and a 1.184 OPS against the Mets, including two hits and an RBI in Game 6. He’s batting .286 with three homers and 10 RBIs over 11 games in his first postseason heading into the World Series starting Friday against the New York Yankees.When he signed his record $700 million, 10-year contract last December, Ohtani agreed to defer $68 million annually to give the team payroll flexibility. The Dodgers signed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, traded for pitcher Tyler Glasnow and signed outfielder Teoscar Hernández, among other moves.“The goal was to get to this far,” Ohtani said, “and I also pictured myself getting this far with the contract that I’ve signed.”Not pitching this year as he recovered from elbow surgery, Ohtani hit .310 with NL bests of 54 homers and 130 RBIs along with 59 stolen bases to become the first 50-50 player. He is likely to win his first NL MVP award after a pair of AL MVPs.Ohtani is 18 for his last 23 RISP going back to his 10-RBI game on Sept. 19 when he became the first 50-50 player. He had an 0-for-22 stretch with no runners on base.“There’s nothing in particular that I changed,” Ohtani said. “Obviously when there’s situations, I do change how I swing. But in terms of my approach, I’ve been continuing with my approach the whole time. I do think a part of it is it’s just a small sample size.”
🌾🏃Village Health Run｜Some 3,500 farmer-athletes and running enthusiasts participate at Jinjiang stop CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | 🌾🏃Village Health RunThe fifth stop of this year's village health run has ended in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, with approximately 3,500 farmer-athletes and running enthusiasts taking part.🤩
Ten Hag pleads with media to be patient with Man United at FWA awards｜Premier League｜Europa League CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Erik ten Hag was in a jovial mood when addressing what he called his "friends" in the media at the Football Writer's Association awards ceremony on Sunday.The Dutch coach asked the media to be patient with Manchester United as it is only the start of the season.Ten Hag is not getting carried away with the comeback win against Brentford but acknowledged the importance of Manchester United's improved mood and confidence levels ahead of the trip to Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.The Red Devils ended a concerning five-match winless run at Old Trafford on Saturday having fallen behind to an Ethan Pinnock header as the Bees capitalised on Matthijs de Ligt's temporary absence due to a head wound.United used that sense of injustice as fuel as Alejandro Garnacho's fantastic volley and a cool Rasmus Hojlund finish secured a 2-1 Premier League victory that eases pressure on the manager.It was an important win but not one that under-fire Ten Hag is overblowing as attention turns to Thursday's match in Turkey, where they will try to kickstart their Europa League campaign against Fenerbahce.
I enjoy playing Mourinho Ten Hag prepares for Europa League battle against Fenerbahce｜Man United CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | "I enjoy playing Jose Mourinho" said Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag on Sunday as he prepares his side for their Europa League battle against Fenerbahce.The Red Devils ended a concerning five-match winless run at Old Trafford on Saturday having fallen behind to an Ethan Pinnock header as the Bees capitalised on Matthijs de Ligt's temporary absence due to a head wound.United used that sense of injustice as fuel as Alejandro Garnacho's fantastic volley and a cool Rasmus Hojlund finish secured a 2-1 Premier League victory that eases pressure on the manager.It was an important win but not one that under-fire Ten Hag is overblowing as attention turns to Thursday's match in Turkey, where they will try to kickstart their Europa League campaign against Fenerbahce.The Fenerbahce match promises to be an interesting occasion given United have drawn their first two Europa League matches and take on their outspoken former manager Mourinho.
Tang Qianting breaks womens 50m breaststroke Asian record to grab another gold in Shanghai｜SWC 2024 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | 🇨🇳🏅Tang Qianting won women's 50m breaststroke with 28.76 secs, breaking the Asian record🎉💬Tang:"Since the 50m isn't an Olympic event, I didn't have much pressure, focusing more on the 100m. I hoped to finish strong in Shanghai & I'm happy with the result🏅🏅"#SWC2024
The referee didnt help us - Slot after Liverpools 2-1 win against Chelsea at Anfield CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced the media following his side’s 2-1 Sunday evening win over Chelsea in the Premier League.Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the first-half before Nicolas Jackson equalised for the visitors shortly after the restart.Curtis Jones put the ‘Reds’ back ahead just three minutes later, scoring what would be the winning goal for Slot’s men.The result means that Liverpool reclaim top spot in the league, one point above Manchester City. Chelsea drop to sixth position.
Winning this way is so nice Guardiola after City snatch 2-1 win at Wolves CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 with a last gasp controversial winner at Molineux on Sunday.John Stones' injury time header was allowed to stand giving City a 2-1 EPL victory.The goal was originally ruled out, with Bernardo Silva in an offside position, but referee Chris Kavanagh overturned the decision after viewing the pitchside monitor and deeming the playmaker not to be interfering.It was another marginal call which went against Wolves, who led a campaign for VAR to be scrapped over the summer, leaving them with just one point from their opening eight games.City boss Pep Guardiola agreed with the decision however."At the moment the linesman raised the flag, I said, 'It's a corner, how can it be offside?'The decision falling in City's favour helped get them out of jail as they had laboured against a well-drilled and compact Wolves side.
Im feeling great Guerrier claims first DP World title after nine-hole play-off｜Andalucia Masters CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | France's Julien Guerrier defeated Spain's Jorge Campillo in a record-equalling play-off to win his first DP World Tour title in the Andalucia Masters.
Tommy Paul celebrates second ATP in special Stockholm Open CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Tommy Paul capped a dominant week by winning the Stockholm Open for a second time on Sunday.The American, who hadn’t dropped a set this week, beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-3 in the 85-minute final.It was a third tour-level trophy of the year for Paul after his victories at the Dallas Open and Queen’s Club. His only previous ATP title before this year was in Stockholm in 2021.Stockholm continued to prove mixed fortunes for Dimitrov. The Bulgarian won the tournament in 2013 but lost in the final the following year as well as in 2017.
Thats pretty sweet - Boone on taking the Yankees back to the World Series CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.
Al Hilal better than ever says Al Ain coach Crespo ahead of ACL Elite meeting｜AFC Champions League CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Al Ain head coach, Hernan Crespo, said that Al Hilal are "even better" than last season ahead of their AFC Champions League Elite match on Monday."We need to be honest If I thought last year Al Hilal was the better team in Asia, now they are even better," said the Al Ain coach.Al Ain's previous success against Al Hilal in the semi-finals last season, where they won 4-2 at home, will surely give them confidence heading into this match.Despite their mixed results in this year’s AFC Champions League, including a draw against Al Sadd and a loss to Al Gharafa, Al Ain still has the potential to perform well on home ground at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.Al Hilal, on the other hand, will be looking for redemption after their semi-final exit last season.
Neymar trains for Al Hilal as Brazilian makes long-awaited return from injury｜AFC Champions League CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Al Hilal head coach, Jorge Jesus, said that Neymar's journey of recovery will be gradual as he spoke ahead of Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Ain on Monday.Neymar had trained for Al-Hilal on Sunday after returning from one year on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.The Brazilian will be available to play for Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match as soon as next week.His marketing company NR Sports said in a statement on Saturday that the Brazilian's love for soccer and his hope to play in the next World Cup were bringing him back to action.Neymar signed for the Riyadh team in August 2023 and played just five games when he underwent surgery after rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while on international duty in October last year.A social media posting also published on Saturday showed the 32-year-old speaking about his recovery and displayed footage of his efforts to come back.Neymar returned to training in July, but in September his club coach Jorge Jesus dampened expectations of an immediate comeback. The Portuguese coach did not confirm Neymar will play on Monday.Neymar, whose two-year contract ends next August, is eligible to appear in AFC Champions League Elite matches as the continental competition has no restrictions on the number of foreign players allowed. That is not the case in the Saudi Pro League, which will see him back only in January.If fit, Neymar could return to Brazil's national team in two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying scheduled for November.
Al Hilal coach Jesus on Neymar: Little by little hes trying to recover his form｜ACL Elite CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Al Hilal head coach, Jorge Jesus, said that Neymar's journey of recovery will be gradual as he spoke ahead of Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Ain on Monday.Neymar had trained for Al-Hilal on Sunday after returning from one year on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.The Brazilian will be available to play for Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match as soon as this week.His marketing company NR Sports said in a statement on Saturday that the Brazilian's love for soccer and his hope to play in the next World Cup were bringing him back to action.Neymar signed for the Riyadh team in August 2023 and played just five games when he underwent surgery after rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while on international duty in October last year.A social media posting also published on Saturday showed the 32-year-old speaking about his recovery and displayed footage of his efforts to come back.Neymar returned to training in July, but in September his club coach Jorge Jesus dampened expectations of an immediate comeback. The Portuguese coach did not confirm Neymar will play on Monday.Neymar, whose two-year contract ends next August, is eligible to appear in AFC Champions League Elite matches as the continental competition has no restrictions on the number of foreign players allowed. That is not the case in the Saudi Pro League, which will see him back only in January.If fit, Neymar could return to Brazil's national team in two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying scheduled for November.
Neymar available for Al-Hilal after year-long recovery from ACL injury｜AFC Champions League Elite CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Neymar trained for Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal on Sunday after returning from one year on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.The Brazilian will be available to play for Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match as soon as next week.His marketing company NR Sports said in a statement on Saturday that the Brazilian's love for soccer and his hope to play in the next World Cup were bringing him back to action.Neymar signed for the Riyadh team in August 2023 and played just five games when he underwent surgery after rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while on international duty in October last year.A social media posting also published on Saturday showed the 32-year-old speaking about his recovery and displayed footage of his efforts to come back.Neymar returned to training in July, but in September his club coach Jorge Jesus dampened expectations of an immediate comeback. The Portuguese coach did not confirm Neymar will play on Monday.Neymar, whose two-year contract ends next August, is eligible to appear in AFC Champions League Elite matches as the continental competition has no restrictions on the number of foreign players allowed. That is not the case in the Saudi Pro League, which will see him back only in January.If fit, Neymar could return to Brazil's national team in two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying scheduled for November.
I dont like the goal we conceded Flick on Barcelonas 5-1 win over Sevilla｜FC Bayern｜Real Madrid CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-21 | Reaction from Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick after the Catalan's thrashed Sevilla 5-1 on Sunday evening to open a three-point gap on Real Madrid ahead of next weekend's "clasico."Robert Lewandowski also scored two more goals to extend his league-leading tally to 12.Pedri and Pablo Torre also scored Sunday for the Catalan club, which restored its lead of La Liga a day after second-place Madrid won 2-1 at Celta Vigo.Barcelona midfielder Gavi came off the bench to replace Pedri in the 83rd minute, making his return to action nearly a year after a serious knee injury.
FIFA President Infantino announces Inter Miami CF to join Club World Cup 2025｜Messi｜Beckham｜MLS CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Inter Miami CF has become the penultimate club to seal a spot at the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, confirming them as the best team throughout the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season.Inter Miami qualifies as the host country representative team on the basis of the club’s outstanding and consistent 34-match campaign that saw them secure the shield with two MLS matches to play.Inter Miami will also open the tournament as the host team and play in the inaugural game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ in their hometown of Miami. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the news during a fan and team celebration following Inter Miami’s final MLS regular season match against New England Revolution at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale on Saturday (local time).With 32 participating clubs from around the world, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is the most inclusive and merit-based global club competition, creating an opportunity for the best clubs from Africa, Asia, Central and North America, and Oceania to play the powerhouses of Europe and South America.
Nadal aims to promote tennis after last dance with Djokovic｜Federer｜Six Kings Slam｜Riyadh Season｜ATP CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | The final chapter of the long-time rivalry between 🇷🇸Novak Djokovic and 🇪🇸Rafael Nadal was a straight sets win for the Serbian in the third-place match at the "Six Kings Slam" exhibition tournament in Riyadh.💬Nadal:"It's true that an amazing era is coming to an end.""Just accept that, keep going, and keep trying to promote our beautiful sport to give back all the things that tennis gives us."
Djokovic finds watching long-time rivals retire a strange feeling｜Six Kings Slam｜Nadal｜Tennis｜ATP CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | The final chapter of the long-time rivalry between 🇷🇸Novak Djokovic and 🇪🇸Rafael Nadal was a straight sets win for the Serbian in the third-place match at the "Six Kings Slam" exhibition tournament in Riyadh.💬Djokovic:"I've witnessed Andy Murray retiring this year in Wimbledon, Roger (Federer) a few years ago as well, and now Rafa (Nadal), it's tough.""It's a very strange feeling to see them all go and retire from tennis, and I'm still there."
Chinese Basketball Association 🇨🇳🏀🔥| Guangsha 108 - Nanjing 81 | 布朗31分 广厦四连胜 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Chinese Basketball Association 🇨🇳🏀🔥Guangsha 108 - Nanjing 81🔸Barry Brown scores game-high 31 points for Guangsha.🔸Guangsha Lions start new season with 4-0 record.
Chinese Super League 🇨🇳 ⚽️🔥| Beijing Guoan 6 - 0 Qingdao Hainiu | 阿布雷乌1射4助 北京国安6比0青岛海牛 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Chinese Super League 🇨🇳 ⚽️🔥Beijing Guoan 6 - 0 Qingdao Hainiu 🔹Abreu delivers one goal and four assists in front of 41,612 fans at Workers stadium.🔹Hosts claim third straight win and stay in fourth place.
Pan Zhanle narrowly misses mens 100m freestyle gold in Shanghai｜China｜2024 Swimming World Cup｜潘展乐 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Reigning Olympic champion Pan Zhanle narrowly missed gold in the men's 100m freestyle at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Shanghai on Saturday, finishing just 0.03 seconds behind Italy's Thomas Ceccon, who touched the wall first in 46.32 seconds."I didn't have systematic training, so I'm satisfied with any result I can achieve. I don't think it's regretful at all," said Pan.
Every game you win is important - Ten Hag on Uniteds third win of the season. CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Erik Ten Hag spoke to the press after Manchester won their third league game of the season at home to Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday.Ethan Pinnock put the Bees ahead just on the stroke of half time adding to Ten Hag's misery.However, the break seemed to galvanise the Red Devils who came storming out of the dressing room.Alejandro Garnacho equalised in the 47th minute and in the 62nd minute Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner for Manchester United.
Guardiola: Alex Ferguson is the best, being close more than enough｜Premier League｜Man City｜England CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faced the media on Friday afternoon, two days before his side’s trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.City – unbeaten in the league this season – will be strong favourites as they take on the team at the foot of the table at Molineux.
Flick: Yamal could feature against Sevilla despite injury scare｜Barcelona｜La Liga｜Gavi｜Szczesny｜Xavi CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick revealed in his news conference on Saturday that Lamine Yamal could play a part in Sunday's La Liga meeting with Sevilla despite limping off at the end of Spain's Nations League win over Denmark last weekend.Flick stated that his starting line-up will be "the best" side can select to face Sevilla, and that it might include the 17-year-old Yamal, who has been undergoing treatment for a hamstring injury.Former Poland international Wojciech Szczesny has come out of a retirement to join the club until the end of the season as cover for injured goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, but Inaki Pena will retain his place between the posts against Sevilla.Barcelona head into Sunday's match with a three-point lead at the top of La Liga's standings following eight wins in their first nine games of the campaign, although Real will move level on 24 points if they beat hosts Celta Vigo on Saturday.
Szczesny ready to make his Barcelona debut as La Liga leaders prepare to host Sevilla｜Yamal｜Gavi CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Lamine Yamal trained with his Barcelona team-mates on Saturday and could play a part in Sunday's La Liga meeting with Sevilla despite limping off at the end of Spain's Nations League win over Denmark last weekend.If Yamal is not risked at the Olympic Stadium, the 17-year-old is expected to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with head coach Hansi Flick's former side Bayern Munich and next Saturday's 'El Clasico' clash with rivals Real Madrid.Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is in contention to make his Barcelona debut against Sevilla after coming out of a retirement to join the club until the end of the season as cover for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is out with a knee injury.Barcelona head into Sunday's match with a three-point lead at the top of La Liga's standings following eight wins in their first nine games of the campaign, although Real will move level on 24 points if they beat hosts Celta Vigo on Saturday.
Ancelotti: Modric helps us always - Real Madrid is lucky to have him｜La Liga｜Bellingham｜Vinicius CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-20 | Luka Modric became the oldest player in Real Madrid’s history while also delivering the game-winning assist in a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.At 39 years, 40 days old, the former Ballon d’Or winner surpassed the milestone held by Ferenc Puskas since 1966 by four days. Modric went on as a second-half substitute after Celta pulled level.
Second edition of Traditional Sports International Festival held in Kunming, Yunnan Province｜China CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | The second edition of the Traditional Sports International Festival opened its curtain in Kunming on Friday, and this is also the second time that the event has been held in southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Guangdong beat Qingdao 118-113 to earn first win in new season｜CBA｜Basketball｜Weatherspoon｜胡明轩｜杨瀚森 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | The third round of the 2024-2025 Chinese Basketball Association season concluded on Friday.11-time champions the Guangdong Southern Tigers have gotten off to a slow start this season and earned their first victory in their third game by beating the Qingdao Eagles 118-113 on the road.
Wang Shun & Pan Zhanle reflect on mens 100m individual medley｜2024 Swimming World Cup - Shanghai CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | The 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup started in Shanghai, China on Friday.In the men's 100m medley, Chinese veteran Wang Shun finished fourth in 51.24 seconds, while Olympic 100m freestyle champion Pan Zhanle came in sixth in 51.78 seconds. France's Olympic champion Leon Marchand dominated with a time of 50.65 seconds.Held in a short-course format, the tournament comprises three legs - in China, South Korea and Singapore - all of which serve as qualifiers for the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest this December.
Shandong crush Tianjin 4-1, Shanghai Shenhua edge Henan 2-1 to go top of table｜Chinese Super League CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | Shandong Taishan secured a 4-1 home victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in Friday evening's Chinese Super League (CSL) action.Liu Binbin struck first for Shandong in the 17th minute. Huang Zhengyu's long-range shot struck the post, but Liu was quick to pounce, slotting the ball into an empty net. 20 minutes later, Chen Pu delivered a precise cross, allowing Valeri Qazaishvili to head home from close range and double Shandong's lead.Though Xadas halved the deficit for Tianjin early in the second half, Shandong's Cryzan maneuvered past a defender and finished with a precise shot less than a minute later to restore his team's two-goal lead, before completing the scoring with a cool finish in the 63rd minute.Shanghai Shenhua defeated Henan FC 2-1. With two rounds of matches remaining, Shenhua have retaken the CSL lead from their city rivals Port, and have a one-point advantage.
Fan Zhendong & Xu Xin lead Shanghai to mens team final｜China｜National Table Tennis Championships CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | Shanghai ousted Fujian 3-1 to face Heilongjiang in the men's team final of China's National Table Tennis Championships.
Yuki Kawamura completes NBA preseason tryout for Memphis Grizzlies｜Japan｜Basketball｜河村勇輝 CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | Memphis guard Yuki Kawamura saw eight minutes of action on Friday in the Grizzlies' 114-109 loss to the Miami Heat.It was the final preseason game for the Griz, who open the 2024-25 regular season on Wednesday in Utah against the Jazz.Kawamura, the 23-year-old from Japan, saw action in all five of Memphis' preseason games. Against the Heat he missed the lone shot he attempted and had two assists and two turnovers.He finished preseason with 17 points in 75 total minutes on the floor, with 21 assists and eight turnovers.
Arteta: Take pride that a lot of people want to be England manager｜Tuchel｜Arsenal｜Havertz｜EPL CGTN Sports Scene 2024-10-19 | Mikel Arteta has said England should be proud that so many people from across the world want to be manager of the men's national football team.On Wednesday (16th October), the Football Association announced that German Thomas Tuchel will take over as England manager on an 18-month contract from 1st January 2025, becoming the third non-British permanent manager of the men's team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.Speaking to the media on Friday, Arteta said he understood why some people may feel sad not to have an English manager, but added: "I think I would take a lot of pride that a lot of managers, a lot of people would do anything to become the England manager. And that's related to as a foreigner how we are treated in this country."Arsenal, who are third in the English Premier League, travel to Bournemouth in the late kick-off on Saturday, a team Arteta said would provide a "big challenge."
