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Mohamed Salah of Trabzonspor topped Turkish Super Lig player ratings with an average score of 7.95 out of 10 through 11 rounds of the 2026-2027 season, ahead of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen at 7.89, according to Sofascore rankings.
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Ismail Al-Qorawi Hosts Dinner Honoring Youssef Al-Mulla — The chairman of the Arab Basketball Union organized a tribute dinner for Al-Mulla, a former volleyball federation president in the UAE and the Arab region, following his return from successful medical treatment in Germany. Al-Mulla acknowledged Al-Qorawi's gesture and praised his contributions to local and Arab sports, particularly basketball, which has achieved significant success in recent years.Jesus Aono in Difficult Mental State After Fatal Collision — Andorra defender Jesus Aono, 25, from Equatorial Guinea, is suffering psychologically after causing the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel in an on-field collision last week, manager Carlis Manso Rubio confirmed. The goalkeeper has been absent from training and matches pending a suspension decision, with no intent attributed to the incident.Robert Sanchez Crashes Ferrari at Nurburgring Track — Como goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, on loan from Chelsea, lost control of his Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo at 112 kilometers per hour on the German circuit on November 9, colliding with safety barriers and causing severe damage to the vehicle valued above 300,000 euros. Sanchez exited the vehicle uninjured during the track day event.Mauricio Pochettino Expected to Replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United — Manchester United dismissed manager Michael Carrick on Thursday following a poor league start with only eight points from ten matches and relegation-zone positioning. Pochettino, coach of the United States men's national team, is widely expected to assume the role with imminent arrival in England anticipated.Crystal Palace Sacks Pierre Sag — Crystal Palace, last in the English Premier League, dismissed French manager Pierre Sag after less than five months in charge following four consecutive defeats. The club conceded 24 goals in ten matches, the worst defense in England, and holds seven points with just two wins against seven losses and one draw.Mira Andrieva Advances to WTA Finals Semifinals — Russian third-ranked Mira Andrieva defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0 at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells on Wednesday to progress to the semifinals. The 19-year-old, winner of the French Open, recovered from 1-4 down in the first set to win eleven straight games in one hour and two minutes.What to Watch:
Spain face Czech Republic and England play Croatia in UEFA Nations League League A Round 5 matches on Thursday, November 12. Spain lead their group with 12 points and qualified for the quarterfinals; England need one point to secure qualification.
The World Triathlon Championships for Women opens to beginners in Dubai on December 6, featuring Super Sprint and Sprint categories ahead of the full distance championship at Al Mamzar Beach Park, organized by Dubai Sports Council in partnership with World Triathlon and the UAE Triathlon Union.