Brazil's older players should step up while Ancelotti chase continues, says Danilo
BARCELONA : Brazil's older players will have to step up to lead the team as they continue without a full time manager, defender Danilo said on Friday.
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Egypt qualify for Africa Cup of nations finals
CAPE TOWN: Egypt came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday (Jan 14) and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition.
Gianni Infantino appoints Vinicius Jr to lead FIFA player-led anti-racism committee to impose harsher sanctions
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has been appointed to lead a FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will propose stricter penalties for discriminatory behaviour in the sport. The 22-year-old was named by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after meeting with him and the rest of the Brazilian team who are scheduled to play Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday as a part of an anti-racism campaign promoted by the Brazilian FA, Confederacao Brasileira de Futebol (CBF). Ad Vinicius experienced significant racial abuse from fans during a match against Valencia in May.
Brazil forward Vinicius Jr to lead new anti-racism committee: FIFA
BARCELONA: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr will lead a special FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will suggest stricter punishments for discriminatory behaviour in football, president Gianni Infantino told Reuters on Thursday (Jun 15).
Field of 15 to line up for Prix de Diane at Chantilly
John Gosden is pleased with Running Lion ahead of her tilt at the Prix de Diane, with 15 fillies heading to post at Chantilly on Sunday.
Mohamed Salah Creates Goal As Egypt Win Secures Cup Of Nations Place
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah set up the equaliser for Egypt in a 2-1 win over Guinea on Wednesday that secured a place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Serhou Guirassy put Guinea ahead on 26 minutes in the central Moroccan city of Marrakech and substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet levelled three minutes before half-time off a Salah pass. Former Aston Villa forward Trezeguet turned creator after 79 minutes with a cross that Mostafa Mohamed slammed past goalkeeper Ibrahima Kone in the Group D matchday five showdown.
Salah creates goal as Egypt win secures Africa Cup of Nations place
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah set up the equaliser for Egypt in a 2-1 win over Guinea on Wednesday that secured a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
FIFA to create anti-racism taskforce featuring Vinicius
BARCELONA: FIFA will create an anti-racism taskforce in which Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior will have a “prominent role,” the world football governing body said Thursday. Real Madrid winger Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans in May in an incident which provoked worldwide outrage, and has been the victim of multiple instances of racism during his time in Spain.