Dybala and Di Maria in, Lo Celso out of Argentina squad
Captain Lionel Messi will lead the squad in Qatar at his fifth and probably last World Cup.
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Verstappen can be proud of 'amazing job', says Hamilton
SAO PAULO : Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said dominant Red Bull rival Max Verstappen had done an "amazing job" in winning a second title this season and could be proud of his achievement.
Brazilian Grand Prix: Stats and figures you should know ahead of the F1 race
Formula 1 returns to Interlagos this weekend for the next instalment of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The race, hugely popular among fans and drivers, always seems to deliver something to write home about, and this year proves to be no different.
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
RIO DE JANEIRO: Fuelled by past disappointments at the World Cup, Neymar has been preparing for a long time to make sure he is in peak condition to lead Brazil into this year’s tournament in Qatar. Now aged 30, the world’s most expensive player has often struggled to live up to expectations and been hampered by injuries since joining Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017 for a record 222 million euros. It is not so long ago that Neymar let slip that Qatar could be his last World Cup as he struggled with the demands of playing football at the highest level.
Alves makes Brazil World Cup squad, Firmino left out
Brazil have included 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves but left out Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in their 26-man World Cup squad which was named by coach Tite on Monday.
Soccer-"Gabigol" fires Flamengo to Libertadores triumph over 10-man Athletico
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador : Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa scored the only goal deep into first-half stoppage time as his side beat 10-man Athletico Paranaense 1-0 to lift the Copa Libertadores in an all-Brazilian final at the Estadio Monumental on Saturday.
Warrenpoint shootout star Boyle ready for Kilcoo test
On the Sunday night after Warrenpoint's dramatic Down semi-final win over Loughinisland, an image was shared on social media of defender John Boyle’s head superimposed onto the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. He had, after all, performed miracles to bring the 'Point back to their second final in four years.