'Hopeful' Nienaber wouldn't mind pressing Kolisi and Pollard into World Cup action without a warm-up
Pedigree is likely to afford Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard the maximum amount of time to be ready for the World Cup.
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Sinclair misses penalty kick as Canada ties Nigeria in Women's World Cup opener
Canada's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign got off to a rocky start as the Olympic champions settled for a scoreless draw with Nigeria on Friday.
All about the three points for former champions Japan
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said it was vital for the Nadeshiko to win their opening match against Zambia in Hamilton on Saturday if they are to make their mark at the Women's World Cup.
"I Will Never Talk About Brazil, I Am The Coach Of Real Madrid": Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti moved Thursday to tamp down discussion of his possible future move to the Brazilian national team, saying he was focused on the Spanish giants and their upcoming season. "I will never talk about Brazil, about what is going to happen," the Italian told reporters in Los Angeles, where Real Madrid will play the first of four US friendlies on Sunday against AC Milan at the Rose Bowl. "I am the coach of Real Madrid and I am staying here," Ancelotti insisted, two weeks after Brazilian Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues indicated Ancelotti was poised to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach the Selecao after his Real Madrid contract expires.
Asgreen holds on to win Tour de France 18th stage; Vingegaard protects big lead
BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France: Another Danish rider took the limelight at the Tour de France on Thursday as Kasper Asgreen joined an early breakaway and then held on to win the 18th stage in a sprint finish.
Indian Football Team Enters Sub-100 FIFA Ranking For First Time After 2018
The Indian men's football team on Thursday achieved sub-100 FIFA ranking for the first time since 2018 as it moved up one spot to 99th after its SAFF Championship triumph. India had beaten strong teams Lebanon and Kuwait on penalty shoot-out in the semifinal and final respectively in the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru earlier this month. Lebanon also gained two places to be just below India at 100th spot while Kuwait moved up four places to be at 137th in the latest FIFA chart issued on Thursday.
Canadian men's soccer teams climbs to No. 43 in latest FIFA rankings
In the wake of a busy June, the Canadian men have moved up two places to No. 43 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Vingegaard protects big Tour de France lead as Asgreen holds on to win 18th stage
Another Danish rider took the limelight at the Tour de France on Thursday as Kasper Asgreen joined an early breakaway and then held on to win the 18th stage in a sprint finish.