‘More than just a game’: Moana Pasifika rugby provides story of hope for the islands
“Football is the most important of the least important things in life.”
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Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Bale, others risk missing Qatar 2022 World Cup
Bayern Munich’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich v FC Union Berlin in Munich, southern Germany, on March 19, 2022. (Photo by MICHAELA REHLE / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO
Italy captain Michele Lamaro hoping Wales win can spark new chapter for Azzurri
Italy’s shock victory over Wales marked the beginning of a new chapter and proved that the Azzurri can hold their own at the top table of European rugby, according to captain Michele Lamaro.
Russia among four candidates to host Euro 2028 and Euro 2032
Russia and Turkey will go up against a joint bid by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland for Euro 2028.
Scott McTominay wary of the threat posed by Poland striker Robert Lewandowski
Scott McTominay compared Robert Lewandowski to his Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as he admitted Scotland must beware of the “phenomenal” Poland striker in Thursday’s Hampden friendly.
Japan, Saudi Arabia seal World Cup spots as Mitoma downs Australia
HONG KONG : Kaoru Mitoma's late double secured Japan's qualification for a seventh straight World Cup finals on Thursday as the Samurai Blue beat Australia 2-0 in Sydney to ensure Saudi Arabia also qualified for the finals in Qatar.
UEFA confirms Russia, Turkey and joint Britain-Ireland bids for Euro 2028
DUBAI: UEFA has received declarations of interest from Britain and Ireland, Russia and Turkey to host the European Championship in 2028, the governing body said on Wednesday.Russia and Turkey have also declared their interest in hosting Euro 2032, UEFA added, and Italy has also announced its intention to bid for that tournament.Governing bodies FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russian clubs and national teams from international competition — pending an appeal by the Russian Football Union (RFU) to the Court of Arbitration of Sport — following its invasion of Ukraine.Russia staged the World Cup in 2018. Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, which hosted the final, was used for a rally hosted by president Vladimir Putin last week.“We should take the opportunity to host the Euro.
Soccer - Britain-Ireland, Russia, Turkey interested in hosting Euro 2028 - UEFA
UEFA has received declarations of interest from Britain and Ireland, Russia and Turkey to host the European Championship in 2028, the governing body said on Wednesday.