Retiring Vettel comes alive in final F1 qualifying
ABU DHABI : Four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel rolled back the years as he starred in his final Formula One qualifying session at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Danish, German captains to wear One Love armbands at World Cup
DOHA : Denmark's and Germany's team captains will wear One Love armbands when they take the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar, their teams said on Saturday, as they prepare to compete in a country where same-sex relations are illegal.
A World Cup 12 years in the making
DUBAI: The first FIFA World Cup to take place in the Arab world will kick off Sunday in Doha when the host nation take on Ecuador in the tournament’s opening match at Al-Bayt Stadium.
‘Down-to-earth’ Bale sets the tone for tight-knit Wales — Williams
DOHA: Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says captain Gareth Bale’s “down-to-earth” personality is a unifying force within the squad as the country prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 1958. Williams, who now plays for Swindon in England’s fourth tier, was part of the Wales squad that reached the semifinals at Euro 2016 after ending a 58-year absence from major tournaments. The Welsh also made the last 16 at Euro 2020 and will again look to the likes of Bale and Aaron Ramsey to lead from the front as they take on the USA, Iran and rivals England in Group B.
Germany striker Fuellkrug misses first training in Qatar with flu
AL SHAMAL, Qatar : Germany forward Niclas Fuellkrug, who scored the winner in their last warm-up game against Oman on Wednesday, missed his team's first training on Qatari soil with a flu virus, the team said on Saturday.
Ricciardo not in the frame for Red Bull race seat, Horner says
ABU DHABI : Daniel Ricciardo, set to join Formula One champions Red Bull as the team's third driver next season, is not in the frame to replace Mexican Sergio Perez, the outfit's boss Christian Horner said on Saturday.
Audacious teenager Moukoko ready for the big stage, says Germany's Neuer
AL SHAMAL, Qatar : Teenage striker Yousoufa Moukoko has almost no memories of past Germany greats apart from retired forward Miroslav Klose but his audacious nature makes him ready for the big stage, Germany captain Manuel Neuer said on Saturday.
Timing of World Cup beer ban and armbands plan are unfortunate - Germany team chief
AL SHAMAL, Qatar : The timing of a beer ban announced two days before the World Cup start in Qatar this week was unfortunate and would create unease among fans, Germany team director Oliver Bierhoff said on Saturday.