Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing at World Cup with win over Qatar
Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and boosted its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory in a Group B match on Wednesday.
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GOAT Greatness: All Of Lionel Messi's World Cup Goals, Ranked
Lionel Messi continues to remind the football world that he's the greatest player of all time, with one GOAT move after another. Now, he's the all-time leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer — and will only extend his mark with every goal.
France eye top spot against in-form Norway
NEW YORK, June 24 : France can secure a more comfortable route through the World Cup when they face Norway in their final Group I match on Friday, though finishing top could leave them facing one of the toughest roads to the trophy.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn’t rule out Brazil move
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn’t ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom on social media. Vozinha said in an interview with Brazilian journalist and influencer Daniel Braune that his contract with second-division Portuguese club Chaves has ended and he wants to keep playing and is keen on finding a new team following his success in the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. Vozinha attracted the attention of the soccer world after an outstanding performance in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with European champion Spain in their opener on June 15. Cape Verde then drew 2-2 with Uruguay, one of South America’s soccer powerhouses. “I ended my contract with my previous club, Deportivo Chaves, and at the moment I still don’t have anything,” he said.
Carlo Ancelotti warns Brazil to beware of Scotland’s ‘fighters’
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned his players to beware of Scotland’s high-quality team of “fighters” ahead of Wednesday’s crunch World Cup group clash in Miami.
Fritz withdraws from Eastbourne
June 24 : In-form top seed Taylor Fritz has withdrawn from the Eastbourne Championships, ending his chances of a hat-trick of titles at the ATP grasscourt event.
Brazil’s Raphinha to miss Scotland match; Neymar may go 90
NEW YORK: Brazil will be without a key part of their attack for their Wednesday match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Florida, as Raphinha will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The Selecao could see the return of another star, though, as Neymar has recovered from a calf injury and is available to play the entire game if needed, according to Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti. Raphinha, 29, exited in the 40th minute of Brazil’s most recent match, a 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday. Asked who might fill in for the Barcelona winger, Ancelotti said Tuesday, “We’re thinking of nothing else but playing a good match with the best possible lineup. The same goes for the forward. We have a clear idea of who will replace Raphinha.
Head‑to‑head rule brings early winners and losers while third-place lifeline keeps groups alive
ATLANTA, June 23 : The new head-to-head World Cup tiebreak rule has already produced group winners and early exits, while the scramble for one of the eight best third-placed spots means plenty still hinges on the final round of group games beginning on Wednesday.