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A “major construction” project at Brazilian football star Neymar’s mansion in Rio de Janeiro state was halted on Thursday for “environmental infractions,” which could result in a fine of some $1 million, authorities said. The project was underway “without environmental authorization” on the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil national team player’s luxury property in Mangaratiba, some 130 kilometers (80 miles) from ...

Struggling Hertha Berlin face an uncertain future despite a decision to allow postponed repayment of a high-interest loan, which effectively ensured a German FA (DFB) operating licence next season. Relegated at the end of the season after several years treading water, indebted Hertha face an increasingly competitive second tier. The club negotiated an extension on the 40-million-euro ($43-million) loan, initially ...

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday, the five-times world champions’ third loss in their last four matches. It was the first time Brazil had lost by two goals since they were beaten 2-0 by Chile in 2015, while they had not conceded four or more in ...

Australia beat England by two wickets to win a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Australia were struggling at 227-8, still 54 runs shy of a victory target of 281, when skipper Pat Cummins was joined in the middle by tailender Nathan Lyon. But the pair’s unbroken stand of 55 saw Ashes holders Australia home, with Cummins hitting ...

A Kylian Mbappe penalty gave France a 1-0 victory over 10-man Greece on Monday that maintained their perfect record in qualifying for Euro 2024. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar, and France captain, had his initial kick saved early in the second half but was allowed a second attempt because of encroachment into the area by a Greek defender. He made no ...

Stuart Broad wants England to be involved in an Ashes triumph that equals the celebrated 2005 campaign even though the veteran seamer is hoping to avoid a repeat of the dramatic finale at Edgbaston of 18 years ago. Broad struck twice late on Monday before Australia ended the fourth day of the first Test on 107-3, needing a further 174 ...

In-form batsman-wicketkeeper Asaf Sheikh confidently predicted Nepal can “win most of their matches” and secure a maiden place at the World Cup, reports AFP. Nepal are one of 10 teams taking part in a three-week long qualifying tournament which starts in Zimbabwe on Sunday. Only two nations will book places at the global showpiece event in India in October and ...

Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday. The lower-order batsman made a useful 38 in a total of 386 that left Australia just seven runs behind on first innings. And the fast bowler then dismissed Ben ...

Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia’s deficit was down to 82 runs after Khawaja revived Australia’s fortunes with an unbeaten 126. He had excellent support in consecutive half-century ...

It was another day of sheer domination and individual milestones with Bangladesh sensing a victory by the end of the third day’s play as Afghanistan prepare to resume the fourth day on 45 for two in chase of a record 662-run target in the lone Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The gloomy weather over the last hour of ...