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In the last 24 hours, the football fans saw Dutch Manager Louis van Gaal claiming that Messi-led Argentina's win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup was a result of scam. On the other hand, the 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic made it to the semifinal of the US Open 2023. Joining him is Coco Gauff, who reserved her berth in the semifinals of women's singles event.
Not only this, but India's sole contender at the US Open 2023, Rohan Bopanna, will play the last four men's doubles match in the event, along with his doubles partner Matthew Ebden. We have talked about it and a lot more in our sports wrap for today; have a read.
Football
Spanish women’s coach Jorge Vilda sacked for supporting Luis Rubiales
The Spanish Football Federation has shown the door to women’s coach Jorge Vilda only two weeks after winning the World Cup amid the ongoing Luis Rubiales crisis. Vilda's coaching and playing staff have already quit in opposition to Rubiales. After originally backing Luis Rubiales, the Federation President who was barred by FIFA from engaging in any football-related activity after kissing athlete Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony, the 42-year-old has come under increasing criticism. Rubiales asserts that the kiss was mutually consenting, although Hermoso disputes this.
I think so, yes: Louis van Gaal on FIFA World Cup 2022 being rigged in favour of Lionel Messi
Dutch manager Louis van Gaal believes Argentina's Lionel Messi and the World Cup win in Qatar were the result of a scam. Van Gaal was in command of the Netherlands team that lost to the eventual champions in the quarterfinals, with Argentina triumphing on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw at Doha's Lusail Stadium.
Argentina took a two-goal lead in a dramatic contest thanks to goals from Nahuel Molina and Messi's penalty, which was awarded with just 17 minutes remaining in the game. But in one of the tournament's most dramatic twists, the Dutch came back with two goals from Wout Weghorst, the second of which came 11 minutes into stoppage time in the fiercely contested match.
India vs Maldives gets cancelled as latter withdraw from AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
India's opening match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers got cancelled as Maldives withdrew from the tournament at the last moment. The match was scheduled to take place on September 6, Wednesday.
As per the press release from the All-India Football Federation (AIFF), the tournament has now been reduced to a three team-group, viz., India, UAE and China.
Tennis
US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff make it to semifinal; Rohan Bopanna in men's doubles top four
Second-seeded Novak Djokovic made it to the semifinals of men's singles at the ongoing US Open 2023. The 23-time Grand Slam winner defeated ninth-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. On the other hand, Coco Gauf cruised to the semifinals of the women's singles event as she took down 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2. In the semi-final clash, she will lock horns with Karolina Muchova.
Speaking of Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, the 43-year-old, along with his Australian partner Matthew Ebden secured their berth to the top four by taking down an all-American pair of Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow 7-6 (10), 6-1.
Weighlifting
China's Jiang Huihua breaks Mirabai Chanu's world record
China's weightlifting star Jiang Huihua surpassed Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu by lifting 120kgs at the ongoing World Championships on Tuesday, September 6. Chanu had created the record of lifting 119kgs at the 2021 Asian Championships in the women's 49kg clean-and-jerk session. Huihua also created a new world record as she lifted a total of 215 kgs.
Table Tennis
The Indian men’s table tennis team comprising of Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran settled for a bronze medal finish earlier on Wednesday, 6 September. The men’s team, which is third seeded, lost to the second seeded Chinese Taipei 0-3 in the semifinals of the 26th ITTF Asian Championships 2023.
Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo to miss Singapore GP 2023: Christian Horner
It's improbable that Daniel Ricciardo will return to Formula 1 for the Singapore Grand Prix in two weeks. The team manager of AlphaTauri's parent club, Red Bull, Christian Horner, has provided an update on when fans may anticipate seeing the Australian driver back on the starting grid.
Red Bull’s Team Principle, Christian Horner, recently stated, “Singapore, I don’t think there’s any chance he’ll be ready for then. It would be optimistic for Japan.” The street race at Marina Bay in Singapore is set to take place on September 17, with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka taking place the following weekend.
