Новости за 01.10.2022

The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) and will look to win his third title of the season, and 89th of his career, when he tackles either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Constant Lestienne of France in Sunday's final. Former world number one Djokovic raced to a 5-0 lead on his way to capturing the opening set in just 23 minutes without facing a break point. However, Safiullin, the world number 104 bidding to make an ATP final for the first time, was far more competitive in the second set. ... Читать дальше...

England's Daniel Gavins, Sweden's Alex Noren and New Zealander Ryan Fox are Mansell's closest challengers. But on this form they will do well to catch the 27-year-old Englishman at a tournament staged at three Scottish venues, including the Old Course at St Andrews and Kingsbarns. Mansell was already two shots in front following a fine 68 in atrocious conditions on the nearby Old Course on Friday and so it was no surprise when his good scoring continued on a bright, if breezy, day at the nearby Carnoustie. Читать дальше...

The 41-year-old France-based Belgian received a 60-day ban on Friday -- to begin on October 14 -- for elbowing fellow jockey Rossa Ryan resulting in him falling at a meeting in St Cloud. Racing rules in France dictate any suspension begins 14 days after the offence which allows Soumillon to bid for a third Arc victory on the Aga Khan-owned Vadeni on Sunday. Saturday's racing at Longchamp ended on a high note for Soumillon after winning the Prix Daniel Wildenstein on the Aga Khan's Erevann. However... Читать дальше...

The German champions confirmed the news late on Saturday afternoon, with the statement saying both players have "no symptoms" and are currently in home isolation. Both will miss the side's upcoming Champions League game against Viktoria Pilsen, but may still be able to play in Saturday's game against Dortmund. They took part in Bayern's dominant 4-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night. Bayern on Friday welcomed back captain Manuel Neuer and midfielder Leon Goretzka, who had been... Читать дальше...

As the Premier League returned with a bang after the international break, Liverpool were rocked by Brighton forward Leandro Trossard's hat-trick in a 3-3 draw at Anfield. But it was Arsenal who stole the spotlight as Mikel Arteta's side made it seven wins from eight league games, moving them four points clear at the top of the table. Thomas Partey put Arsenal ahead early in the first half of the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Harry Kane equalised with a penalty but third-placed Tottenham... Читать дальше...

Runaway Formula One world championship leader Verstappen was on course to snatch pole from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc when he was told to abort his final flying lap and return to the pits. That prompted an expletive-laden tirade over the team radio from the fiery Dutchman as he was left languishing on the fourth row of the grid to start Sunday's night race. "We ran out of fuel. It's just incredibly frustrating and shouldn't happen," said Verstappen, who was trying to take advantage of the track drying out from earlier rain and quickening up. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp's men were starring down the barrel of a first league defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 when the Belgian scored twice inside the first 17 minutes. Liverpool have won only won two of their first seven league games of the season to already fall 11 points behind leaders Arsenal. The Reds looked to have turned the game around when Roberto Firmino struck twice either side of half-time before Adam Webster's own goal put the home side in front. But in Roberto De Zerbi's first game as Brighton boss... Читать дальше...

Dortmund led 1-0 at the break and looked set to capitalise on league leaders Union Berlin's first loss of the year at Eintracht Frankfurt, but conceded two goals in two minutes early in the second half for their third loss of the season. Dortmund led at half-time thanks to a Julian Brandt goal, set up by English teenager Jude Bellingham, who was named captain for the first time due to Mats Hummels' late withdrawal. The visitors dominated the opening half and looked in full control of the game... Читать дальше...

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe made the promise a day after Guinea was stripped of hosting rights. Guinea was deemed unprepared in terms of infrastructure and facilities. At a CAF executive committee meeting Saturday, Motsepe said everything would be in place for a transparent process. "I can assure you that we are not going to choose a country that is not at an appropriate level to fulfil the standards and criteria," Motsepe said. The president of CAF said... Читать дальше...

"Please review any travel advisories provided by your government to make an informed decision about your stay in this area, which may be considered conflict-affected," the company's website now says, in searches for accommodation in Jewish settlements or Palestinian locales. The update comes as tensions see near-daily arrests and clashes in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians, many of them armed militants. The warning, which went live on Friday, does not appear on properties... Читать дальше...

Jalibert, 23, the understudy to Romain Ntamack for Les Bleus, slotted five penalty goals as his club claimed their second win of the season. Georgia prop Giorgi Melikidze crossed in additional time to claim a losing bonus points for the Parisians. In heavy rain at Stade Chaban-Delmas the home side led 6-3 at the break as Jalibert converted two shots at goal either side of Leo Barre's 25th-minute effort from the tee. Jalibert then added two further penalties before replacement Melikidze crashed over in the 85th minute. Читать дальше...

The Italian was asked about the comparison between the Uruguayan and the current Aston Villa manager, who was a similar dynamic midfielder in his playing days, made by former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez. The striker spoke to Spanish newspaper Marca and said he noticed Valverde's characteristics, including the ability to go box to box and arrive in dangerous positions, reminded him of his former Anfield team-mate. "I agree, he has a lot of the same talents as Gerrard," Ancelotti told reporters. Читать дальше...

Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with US ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea "who delivered a written offer from the US mediator", the premier's office said, without elaborating. President Michel Aoun also met with Shea "who handed him a written letter... containing proposals regarding the demarcation of the southern maritime border," Aoun's office said. Aoun contacted Mikati and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, who also received the draft proposal, to discuss how to deliver Lebanon's response "as quickly as possible", his office added. Читать дальше...

A fortnight following Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran, several French feminist groups demonstrated on Friday evening in Paris in support of Iranian women and called on President Emmanuel Macron to take a stand.

Burkina Faso awoke to fresh chaos Saturday, with the country facing its second coup in a year. Junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was toppled by junior officers who accused him of failing to address the numerous jihadist attacks on the impoverished and restive West African nation.

A 24-hour walkout by railway staff in Britain on Saturday was set to create severe disruption as strikes resumed following the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II.

There has been a widespread outcry from the residents of Lhasa, the capital of the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet, about how local authorities are managing a Covid-19 lockdown instated on August 9. Many people have gone online to post videos showing crowded quarantine centres, which they have nicknamed 'pigsties'. When the videos were quickly censored, locals said it was another example of the Chinese government silencing Tibetan voices.

Heavy afternoon rain at the Marina Bay Circuit meant that only 30 minutes of running time was possible with Leclerc handling conditions the best as the track began to dry out, clocking 1min 57.782sec. Verstappen's fastest effort in his Red Bull was 1:58.308 with the second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz third in 1:58.848. Lewis Hamilton had sprung a surprise to be quickest in Friday's dry first practice, but struggled for grip on the intermediate rain tyres and was 12th, more than three seconds adrift of Leclerc. Читать дальше...

A wave of street violence has rocked Iran since Amini, 22, died days after her arrest by the morality police for allegedly failing to observe the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women. Protests were held across Iran for a 15th consecutive night on Friday, despite a bloody crackdown that a rights group says has claimed more than 80 lives. "Woman, life, freedom" and "Death to the dictator", they chanted in the streets of Amini's hometown of Saqqez, in Kurdistan province. Riot police massed Saturday at major intersections in Tehran... Читать дальше...

North Korea on Saturday test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles, its neighbors said, the fourth round this week of weapons launches that prompted quick, strong condemnation from its rivals.

The latest protests in Baghdad come as Iraq has been mired in political paralysis since elections in October last year that have failed to bring in a new president, prime minister or government. Protesters were heard chanting "the people demand the fall of the regime" as thousands gathered on Saturday in Baghdad's iconic Tahrir Square, the epicentre of the protest movement, an AFP correspondent said. Many brandished portraits of the "martyrs" killed in the wave of rallies three years ago. "Today... Читать дальше...

The EU is set to take Malta to court over its scheme allowing wealthy foreigners to buy Maltese – and EU – citizenship for a costly fee. But buying citizenship and residence rights is a global trend among the super-wealthy that looks set to stay.

Kelsey Plum added 17 points and Jewell Loyd 11 as the Chinese were overpowered by a formidable team that stretched their unbeaten streak in the competition to 30 games. The US went to half-time with a 43-33 lead and there was no stopping them in front of 15,895 fans at Sydney SuperDome -- the biggest-ever crowd for a women's basketball match in Australia. The 22-point differential was the highest in World Cup final history, reinforcing their dominance. "Some great players, five-time Olympians... Читать дальше...

It will be an all Ducati front row for Sunday's 26-lap race at Buriram after Bezzecchi, 23, set a best time of one minute 29.671 seconds, pipping Spaniard Jorge Martin by 0.021 seconds and Bagnaia (0.104 sec). World champion Fabio Quartararo was fourth-fastest on his Yamaha. "I didn't know that I was pole position because I couldn't see the big screen in the sun," Bezzecchi said after qualifying in style late in the second session. "It's unbelievable, big emotions. I'm very proud to make it." Italy's Bagnaia... Читать дальше...

Rumours had swirled around the paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday after two European publications, Auto Motor und Sport in Germany and Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, claimed Red Bull and Aston Martin had broken the 2021 spending ceiling. The governing body FIA introduced the budget cap, set at $145 million, for the first time last year to make racing more competitive. Ferrari racing director Laurent Mekies told the BBC: "It's now no secret that two teams broke the 2021 budget cap." ... Читать дальше...