Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA
Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.
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Canadian men remain at all-time high of No. 31 in final FIFA rankings of 2024
The Canadian men will go into 2025 unchanged at a career-high No. 31 in the FIFA world rankings.
Hockey Rankings: Indian Men's Team Ends Year Placed Fifth, Women In Top 10
The Indian men's hockey team will end the riveting year in fifth place in the FIH world rankings, while the women's team is placed ninth in the latest update released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday. The Indian men's hockey team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning back-to-back medals at the Games for the first time since the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Olympic champions the Netherlands (3267 points) stand at the top of the rankings. The Netherlands started the year in the top spot following a great run in the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup, and gold medals at the FIH Hockey Pro League and the EuroHockey Championship in 2023.
Harry Kane Boost As Bayern Host Leipzig With Title Rivals In Hot Pursuit
Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leaders host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern fell to their first league loss of the season 2-1 at Mainz last weekend and are now just four points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. Kane's return is good news for Munich, who have missed the England captain's creativity and goals. He had 20 goals and nine assists in 19 games in all competitions before tearing his hamstring in November.
Bayern look to end year on a high against Leipzig but Kane doubtful
Bayern Munich will go into the mid-season break as Bundesliga "winter champions" but RB Leipzig will aim to put a dampener on any festive cheer when they face Vincent Kompany's side in their final game of the year on Friday.
Man United 'have strong interest' in January deal as transfer reunion option 'emerges'
Manchester United are being linked with several left-backs ahead of the January transfer window.
NATO wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any Russia peace talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has emphasised the importance of discussing strategies to strengthen Ukraine in case of any future peace talks with Russia.
Northern Super League signs multi-year deal with Hummel to provide team uniforms
The Northern Super League has signed a multi-year partnership with Hummel to become its official kit provider.