November 23, 2024

Julián Quiñones shone in Al-Qadisiya’s 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the Arab League. Quiñones scored a goal and assisted Aubameyang for the win, overshadowing the Portuguese star. In Matchday 11 of the Arab League, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hosted the newly established Al-Qadisiya, featuring players like Nacho, Aubameyang, and Mexican naturalized star Julián Quiñones. Thanks to an outstanding performance by Quiñones, Al-Qadisiya secured the 2-1 victory against the yellow-clad team.     At Al-Awwal Park, both teams started attacking in search of a goal. The best early chance came for the home side when Abdulrahman Ghareeb had a clear shot at an open net after a deflected cross. However, he missed spectacularly, sending the ball over the bar. By the 32nd minute, after Quiñones had narrowly missed a bicycle kick minutes earlier, Al-Nassr took the lead. Following a corner, the Al-Qadisiya goalkeeper failed to secure the ball, leaving a rebound that Cristiano Ronaldo tapped in for the first goal. The visitors quickly responded five minutes later, in the 37th minute. Turki Al Ammar sent a high cross into the box, where Quiñones expertly controlled the ball with his chest, set himself up, and fired it through a crowd of defenders into the net, leveling the score. The winning goal came in the second half. A deep cross to the far post found Quiñones, who acrobatically redirected the ball back into the box with a scissor kick. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finished the play with a diving header to seal the 2-1 victory.     You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/triplete-de-kane-para-que-el-bayern-siga-como-lider-absoluto-de-alemania/ Despite Al-Nassr’s efforts to equalize, the final whistle confirmed Al-Qadisiya’s triumph in a match where the former Club América and Atlas player outperformed the former Real Madrid, Juventus, and United star. Cover photo: X (@Alqadsiah)  

The Netherlands made history by qualifying for their first-ever Davis Cup final after defeating Germany 2-0, with victories from Van de Zandschulp and Griekspoor. They will face defending champions Italy, led by world number one Jannik Sinner. The Netherlands have written a historic chapter in the Davis Cup, earning their first-ever spot in the tournament’s final. After eliminating Spain, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, in the quarterfinals, the Dutch team overcame Germany in the semifinals. Despite Germany missing Alexander Zverev, they were no easy challenge.     Just two singles matches were enough for the Netherlands to clinch a 2-0 series victory over Germany. In the first match, Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Daniel Altmaier in a hard-fought battle, winning 6-4, 7-6 (14-12 in the tiebreak). In the second match, it was Tallon Griekspoor’s turn to face the Germans, securing a victory over Jan-Lennard Struff with scores of 6-7 (4-7 in the tiebreak), 7-5, and 6-4. With these two wins, the doubles match was unnecessary, as Germany had no chance of overturning the series. Thus, for the first time in the 104-year history of the tournament, the Netherlands will play in the Davis Cup final.     You may be interested in: https://titansports.mx/se-acabo-rafael-nadal-disputo-su-ultimo-partido-como-profesional/ Italy Aims for Back-to-Back Titles Although the Netherlands have been the “dark horse” of this Davis Cup, they face a daunting task in the final against defending champions Italy. The Italian team boasts Jannik Sinner, the world number one, as their star player. Italy defeated Australia 2-0 in their semifinal series, with victories from Matteo Berrettini and the aforementioned Jannik Sinner. Cover photo: X (@CopaDavis)  

Jacqueline Ovalle, star player for Tigres and the Liga MX Femenil, has drawn interest from Barcelona Femenil, widely regarded as the best women’s football club in the world. According to *Relevo*, the Catalan club has been monitoring “La Maga” for some time and has reportedly taken steps to secure her transfer. However, any developments regarding the potential move will only be addressed after the Apertura 2024 final, where Ovalle aims to claim her seventh league title with Tigres in the “Clásico Regio” against Rayadas.  Also of interest: The Clásico Regio will determine the Liga MX Femenil champions  

George Russell claimed pole position for the Las Vegas GP, followed by Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly. Verstappen will start fifth, aiming to climb positions to secure the championship. The fight for points-scoring positions also promises excitement. The qualifying sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix have concluded, resulting in a very exciting grid for tomorrow. Starting from the top spot, George Russell clocked the fastest time and secured pole position—his third of 2024 and the fourth in his career.     This Is How the Las Vegas Grid Looks Behind the Mercedes driver, Carlos Sainz was the second fastest in the competition. The Ferrari driver was just 0.098 seconds off Russell’s time. The big surprise, showing an exceptional performance on the Las Vegas Strip, was Pierre Gasly of Alpine, who, at 0.352 seconds behind first place, secured third position to complete the Top 3 on the grid. In fourth place, we find the second Ferrari, as Charles Leclerc was the fourth best in Q3. All eyes will be on the fifth starting position, as Max Verstappen will begin the race from there. The Dutchman aims to secure the 2024 championship and his fourth world title but must climb four positions to achieve it, as finishing first is essential for this scenario to materialize. A Top 10 Packed with Fierce Competition Rounding out the top 10 starting positions are many drivers determined to improve their places or, at the very least, defend them. Lando Norris in sixth, Yuki Tsunoda in seventh, Oscar Piastri in eighth, Nico Hülkenberg in ninth, and Lewis Hamilton in tenth will fiercely battle for points. With the season’s end approaching, every point is more valuable than ever. The Backmarkers and Early Exits Further down the grid, we find Esteban Ocon, Kevin Magnussen, Guanyu Zhou, Franco Colapinto, and Liam Lawson, who occupy positions 11 through 15, respectively.     Farther back are the drivers who barely participated in Q1: Sergio Pérez, Fernando Alonso, Alexander Albon, Valtteri Bottas, and Lance Stroll complete the last spots on the grid. The Mexican Red Bull driver is undoubtedly the one under pressure to make up positions if the team hopes to earn points in the Constructors’ Championship, where they currently sit third. The race is scheduled for tomorrow at 12 a.m. Central Mexico time, meaning fans will have to stay up late to enjoy the excitement of this GP. Cover photo: X (@F1)  

The Mexican national team will compete with 52 athletes at the 2024 Poomsae World Championship in Hong Kong. They will travel to the tournament on November 25.     The Mexican national team, composed of 52 athletes, will participate in the 2024 Poomsae World Championship in Hong Kong from November 30 to December 4. The team was honored with a flag ceremony on Friday at the National Center for Talent Development and High Performance (CNAR). Luis Alberto Rivera Morales, Deputy Director of Sports Quality, presided over the event on behalf of Rommel Pacheco, General Director of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE).     The team began their final preparations at CNAR, a facility managed by CONADE, and is scheduled to travel to Hong Kong early on Monday, November 25. Among the standout athletes representing Mexico are William Arroyo from Oaxaca and Cecilia Lee from Nuevo León, both champions at the Goyang 2022 World Championship; Paula Fregoso from Jalisco, gold medalist in Chinese Taipei 2018; and Vaslav Ayala from Mexico City, who earned gold and silver in Aguascalientes 2014. Also of interest: Mexican para taekwondo team concludes participation at Paris 2024 The national team will be led by head coach Kang Young Lee, supported by assistant coaches Arlette Carrasco, Mercedes Domínguez, and Paola Chávez, who will accompany the delegation during the competition.     “This is the first time we’re bringing such a large delegation to a Poomsae World Championship, with 52 athletes across all divisions and age categories, including over 65 years. While we’ve always participated, never with this many athletes. I believe we have great potential in Mexico, and all have medal-winning possibilities,” shared coach Arlette Carrasco with CONADE.  

The Mexican cyclists Daniela Gaxiola and Yareli Acevedo will begin competing today, November 23, at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome in France. Mexican cyclists Luz Daniela Gaxiola González and Yareli Acevedo Mendoza are set to compete in the fourth season of the 2024 Track Cycling Champions League. Gaxiola will race in sprint events, while Acevedo will participate in endurance disciplines.      This prestigious event, organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), features the world’s top cyclists and will take place from November 23 to December 7 across three venues: Paris, the Netherlands, and London, with athletes from 26 countries.  The first round kicks off today, November 23, at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome in France, a venue that hosted the Paris 2024 Olympics. Events will include individual sprint, keirin, scratch, and elimination races.  The second and third rounds will follow on November 29 and 30 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, making its debut as a host city. The final rounds will take place in London on December 6 and 7.      Also of interest: Daniela Gaxiola won bronze at the Nations Cup Track Cycling Notably, Gaxiola, a Sinaloa native, will compete in the league for the third time, while Acevedo, from Mexico City, makes her debut in this event, which brings together continental champions worldwide.  Since its inception in 2021, this international tournament has become a cornerstone of the UCI calendar alongside the World Championships, Nations Cup, and the Olympic Games.