Beckham says Messi at Inter Miami is ‘our gift to America’
MUMBAI: David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his Inter Miami franchise signed Lionel Messi as “our gift to America and the MLS.”
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No one should assume Neymar's role in Brazil, says coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers
No player in Brazil should feel pressure to take over the role of Neymar, sidelined with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus, coach Fernando Diniz said ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Messi fit for Argentina qualifiers, says Scaloni
BUENOS AIRES : Lionel Messi will be fit for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite his lack of game time, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday.
Saudi national team coach Roberto Mancini determined to take 3 points from Pakistan
AL-AHSA: The Saudi national football team’s match against Pakistan on Thursday “is our first official match and of course, beginnings are always challenging,” said head coach Roberto Mancini. The match, at Al-Fateh’s Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, kicks off the first round of the second stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which also serve as qualifiers for the 2027 Asian Cup. It is the first competitive game since Mancini took control of the team in late August, and the squad has been preparing this week in Al-Ahsa. “I would like to thank the people of Al-Ahsa for the warm welcome we have received in the past few days,” said Mancini. Regarding the readiness of the players for their first competitive game since the Gulf Cup in January, he added: “We are aiming to perform well and secure the points from the match.” There are a number of new faces in his squad and Mancini said: “I believe it is the right time to call up new players, especially after observing several players over the past three months. I am confident that we have talented young players who deserve the opportunity.” The Saudis will also take on Jordan in the qualifiers on Tuesday, and Mancini said: “Our goal is to give our best effort in all the matches but right now we need to focus on the match against Pakistan, where we aim to perform well and win all three points.” Midfielder Faisal Al-Ghamdi said: “The match will not be easy, especially as it comes at the beginning of the qualifiers.
Alfredo Morelos uncertainty as Rangers hero rinsed amid rising injury fears with Santos absence being 'little felt'
Alfredo Morelos has no set Santos injury return date as the Rangers hero faces an uncertain wait over his Brazilian future.
Canadian women undefeated in sitting volleyball entering Paralympic qualifier quarterfinals
Canada has yet to taste defeat through group play in the women's tournament at the sitting volleyball World Cup.
Liverpool's Diaz reunites with father for first time since kidnapping
Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz has reunited with his father for the first time since the latter's kidnapping ordeal, the Colombian football federation said on Tuesday (Nov 14).
45 Roshn Saudi League players called up for international duty
RIYADH: Forty-five Roshn Saudi League players have been called up to represent their countries in the November 2023 international break.