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Russia's athletics federation remains suspended by IAAF

Berlin - DPA

The ruling athletics body IAAF on Tuesday extended the suspension of the Russian federation RUSAF until important conditions are met in the wake of wide-ranging doping practices in the country. The IAAF council decided at a meeting in Monaco that Russia must grant access to data and samples in its Moscow laboratory, and pay the bills for the work ofRead more

King congratulates Monaco Prince on national day

Amman - petra

His Majesty King Abdullah, on Sunday sent a cable to Prince Albert II of Monaco congratulating him on his country's national day. In his cable, the King wished Prince Albert continued good health and the people of Monaco further progress and prosperity.Read more

Atletico Madrid bounce back to win at Monaco in their Champions League

Monaco - Arab Today

Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Monaco 2-1 in their Champions League Group A opener on Tuesday with star strikers Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann detonating the fightback. The visitors had fallen behind against the run of play in the 18th minute when winger Samuel Grandsir forced the ball home in a goalmouth scramble after good work from RadamelRead more

Buoyed by cup wins, PSG resume Ligue 1 title march

Paris - Arab Today

Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain resume their relentless drive towards the French Ligue 1 title after the traditional three-week winter break at fifth-placed Nantes this weekend. PSG head to the Loire on the back of a 6-1 rout of Ligue 1 rivals Rennes in the French Cup and a 2-0 midweek defeat of Amiens to reach the League Cup semi-finals. NeymarRead more

Monaco signs official participation contract for Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai - Arab Today

The Principality of Monaco will showcase its innovation and new technologies when it participates at Expo 2020 Dubai. A delegation from Monaco visited Dubai to meet the Expo 2020 organisers and seal the country’s participation at the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. As part of the visit, Albert Croesi, the newly-appointed CommissionerRead more

Monaco hit four to stay in PSG chase

Paris - Arab Today

Reigning French champions Monaco eased past struggling Saint-Etienne 4-0 on Friday to stay on PSG’s tail with the highly coveted Fabinho and Thomas Lemar among the scorers. Djibril Sidibe curled in the opener after Keita Balde shot was blocked and Thomas Lemar — the target of a bid by Arsenal in the summer — scored on 32 minutes after weavingRead more

Fabinho expecting to leave Monaco next year

Monaco - Arab Today

Brazilian international Fabinho said on Wednesday that he will probably leave French champions Monaco at the end of the season, but that he has no intention of departing in January. The 24-year-old was linked with a transfer in the close season after a stellar campaign in which he helped the principality club win the Ligue 1 title and reach theRead more

Lyon leave it late, Balotelli with Nice winner

Paris - Arab Today

Teenage midfielder Houssem Aouar scored with the last kick of the game as Lyon kept their charge towards the top of Ligue 1 going with a 2-1 win at Amiens on Sunday. Aouar had earlier cancelled out Serge Gakpe’s opener for Amiens, setting up a grandstand finish that saw Gael Kakuta miss a penalty for the hosts before Lyon wonRead more

Ranieri set for Monaco reunion as PSG look to power on

London - Arab Today

Claudio Ranieri admits he has “fantastic memories” of coaching Monaco as his Nantes side prepare to host the faltering reigning champions in a midweek round of games in Ligue 1. The Italian was appointed by Monaco in 2012 and lasted two seasons in the principalty, winning Ligue 2 and leading them to promotion in his first campaign before taking themRead more

RB Leipzig destroy Monaco to aid last 16 hopes

Monaco - Arab Today

Devastating RB Leipzig boosted their chances of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday by taking Monaco apart 4-1 with a four-goal first-half demolition that saw them draw level on points with second-place Porto in Group G. Leipzig took full advantage of slack Monaco defending and Porto drawing 1-1 at Besiktas earlier on with a free-flowingRead more