Manchester City sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for £31m
Manchester City have completed the signing of left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves.
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Swiss to face familiar foe in Algeria World Cup showdown
VANCOUVER, July 1 : Switzerland will face a team that knows them well when they meet Algeria in their World Cup last 32 on Thursday, with the North Africans coached by Vladimir Petkovic - the man who guided the Swiss national team for seven years.
No room for sentiment when we take on Switzerland, says Algeria boss Petkovic
VANCOUVER: Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic dismissed suggestions that his familiarity with the Switzerland players will make any difference when the two sides meet in the World Cup last 32 on Thursday (Jul 2).
Former football behemoths tumble in new World Cup order
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 : Four-time world champions Germany provided the biggest shock when they crashed out of the World Cup in the first knockout stage, leading a string of former football powers who tumbled out early, as a new world order is established in the sport.
Scaloni hits 100 games with Argentina still feeling the nerves
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 : Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th match in charge of Argentina on Friday when the defending champions face Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 32, a major milestone in one of the most successful eras in the national team's history.
DR Congo's ambitions fulfilled, England clash will be day to remember
ATLANTA, June 30 : The Democratic Republic of Congo’s progress to the knockout phase of the World Cup is the culmination of a long-term project to revive the fortunes of one of the world's most populous nations.
Swiss seek another World Cup round-of-16 berth as Algeria chase historic knockout win
VANCOUVER, June 30 : Reaching the World Cup round of 16 has become something of a habit for Switzerland, and they will aim to do so again when they face Algeria in the round of 32 at BC Place on Thursday as the North Africans chase a first knockout-stage victory.
Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round
ATLANTA, June 28 : Nine out of the 10 African teams at the World Cup advanced to the second round in a major breakthrough for the continent’s football that could lead to bigger representation at future tournaments.
Jordan go home empty handed but battle-hardened for future campaigns
HOUSTON, June 28 : Jordan always knew their debut World Cup would be a baptism of fire but the fact they were competitive in all three matches gives plenty of hope for the future, according to coach Jamal Sellami.