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AFPAtletico win appeal over racist abuse sanction
The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid's appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.Atletico were initially ordered to partially close their stadium for two La Liga matches following monkey chants heard by Spain international Williams at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium last month.
AFP'Insane': Saudi tennis elite wowed as stars flock to kingdom
When Ammar Alhaqbani first picked up a racket two decades ago while living in the United States, he knew very little about the tennis scene in his native Saudi Arabia.It was the type of moment that would have been unimaginable a decade ago, Alhaqbani said.
AFPCeltic captain McGregor urges Hoops to 'stay calm' against Rangers
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has warned his side to keep their cool when they face Rangers in the cauldron of the Old Firm derby on Saturday.The 30-year-old has a long and successful history in Old Firm games and will likely experience another one when Celtic face Rangers in the Scottish Cup final later this month.
The GuardianChampions League team of the week: Joselu and Hummels steal the show
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund booked their spots in the final at Wembley thanks to a pair of unlikely match winners