Morocco wins the Under-20 World Cup, while the NBA season kicks off with a scandal. Additionally, track cycling crowned a Mexican and a Spanish world champion at the event in Chile, Africans maintained their dominance at the Chicago Marathon, and the Brazilian Corinthians won the Copa Libertadores Femenina for the sixth time.
Morocco Shines Moroccan football is no illusion. The Moroccan team, led by Mohammed Ouahbi, lifted the trophy for the first time by winning 2-0. Yassir Zabiri, playing for Portuguese Famalicao, was the star of the final on October 19 at the National Stadium in Santiago, scoring a brace in the 12th and 29th minutes. Colombia completed the podium by defeating France.
NBA: A Betting Scandal The NBA tipped off its 80th season on October 21, but just four days later, U.S. authorities revealed two devastating investigations into illegal sports betting and alleged game-fixing schemes that could script a movie with the mafia in a starring role. The dark plot involved several NBA stars and led to the arrest of 31 people across 11 states, including members of the Cosa Nostra.
Mexican and Spanish World Champions on the Track At the Track Cycling World Championships in Chile from October 22-26, the overall medal table was topped by the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Italy. Mexican Yareli Acevedo won gold by finishing first in the points race. With this victory, the 24-year-old cyclist became the second from her country to win a world title, after Nancy Contreras in 2001. Spanish Albert Torres, 35, was crowned omnium champion for the second time.
African Dominance in Chicago The Chicago Marathon was all about Kiplimo and Feysa. Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo crossed the line 2 hours and 2 minutes after the start on October 12. Ethiopian Hawi Feysa dominated with a time of 2 hours and 14 minutes. Her compatriot Amos Kipruto and Kenyan Alex Masai followed to complete the podium.
Corinthians, Six-Time 'Libertadores' Champions On October 18, the Corinthians women's team was crowned champions of the Copa Libertadores for the sixth time, defeating Colombian Deportivo Cali. After a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Florencio Sola, the Brazilian and Colombian teams went to a penalty shootout, where 'Timao' won 5-3.
