Messi's Argentina prove top draw at World Cup: Official
DOHA: Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser.
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Dybala aiming to avoid tears on Juve return with Roma
MILAN, Italy: Paulo Dybala will lead the Roma charge on Saturday as the team seek to build on a perfect Serie A start when he returns to Juventus, the ground he last left in tears.
World Cup fans to get Saudi visas as Gulf neighbours cash in
World Cup, officials said on Thursday, as neighbouring Gulf countries look to reap benefits from the competition. People with a Hayya Card, which is reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for the electronic visas, the foreign ministry said. The move comes as Qatar, which has a population of 2.8 million, tries to accommodate an expected 1.2 million visitors during the November 20-December 18 World Cup, and as Saudi Arabia ramps up efforts to attract tourists.
Competitive Rugby Championship delicately poised
The Rugby Championship has mostly been a New Zealand-led procession in recent years but this season it resembles a genuine competition going into round three with all four teams having notched a win apiece.
Serie A: Paulo Dybala Aiming To Avoid Tears On Juventus Return With AS Roma
Paulo Dybala will lead the Roma charge on Saturday as the team seek to build on a perfect Serie A start when he returns to Juventus, the ground he last left in tears. Roma travel to Turin following two single-goal wins from matches with Salernitana and Cremonese but with some of their pre-season optimism deflated by injuries to Georginio Wijnaldum and Nicolo Zaniolo. Zaniolo has been Roma's most impressive performer in their opening two matches but after the Italy international suffered a dislocated shoulder on Monday the onus will be on star signing Dybala to strike a blow against his former club, who let him go in the summer.
Alejandro Garnacho sends four-word Instagram message to Manchester United ace Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho hailed teammate Lisandro Martinez following his outstanding performance in the Reds' 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday night.
Pumas beef up backline with 3 changes for All Blacks Test
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday unveiled a bulked-up backline as he made three starting changes to his team to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
All Blacks starting XV unchanged for Pumas, Barrett missing from bench due to neck injury
New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged starting team for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, with head coach Ian Foster demanding further improvement following the rousing win against the Springboks that saved his job.