Player recovery vital for SA teams over busy festive period - former Bok Terblanche
Former Springbok winger Stefan Terblanche says player recovery will be of utmost importance for South Africa's franchises over a busy festive period.
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French cities ban big screens, fan zones for World Cup games to protest Qatar's human rights record
LYON: Defending champions France may have won their World Cup opening match in Qatar, but there has been less of a festive atmosphere back home this time.
Weah relishing ‘surreal’ World Cup experience
DOHA: Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup. The 22-year-old Lille winger is a key part of a talented United States squad in Qatar which is plotting to spring a surprise in Group B where the Americans face England, Wales and Iran. Weah’s father George long dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but was never able to guide Liberia to the tournament during a club career that saw him acclaimed as one of the greatest players in history.
Ronaldo ‘always happy’ when playing for Portugal
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo is “always happy” when playing for Portugal and his problems at Manchester United will not damage the country’s prospects at the World Cup, international teammate Joao Mario said on Tuesday. The superstar forward blasted United in an explosive TV interview days before the start of the tournament in Qatar, saying he felt “betrayed” by the club and does not respect manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo, 37, is now preparing to lead Portugal at a World Cup for what is almost certain to be the final time.
Saudi Sports for All teams up with ASICS to enhance community sports in Kingdom
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation signed a memorandum of understanding with ASICS, the leading sportswear company, to bolster the Kingdom’s sports infrastructure and aid its transformation into a leading sports hub.
Liverpool, AC Milan, Arsenal, Lyon to take part in Dubai Super Cup 2022
DUBAI: The Dubai Super Cup 2022 will host European heavyweights Liverpool, AC Milan, Arsenal, and Olympique Lyonnais at Al-Maktoum Stadium from Dec. 8 to 16.
Is a flight really quicker than a train? I put it to the test from London to Lyon
Though many of us regularly take trains within our own country, we often don’t think of doing the same when travelling abroad.
2022 FIFA World Cup | Group D: In form Benzema gives potent France chance of back-to-back crowns
Factfile on France, Tunisia, Australia and Denmark who are in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group D.