Ireland confirmed as third seeds for World Cup draw
The pots have been confirmed for next month's World Cup qualifying draw in Zurich, with Republic of Ireland among the third seeds.
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Netherlands’ Dumfries extends Inter deal until 2028
Denzel Dumfries signed on Wednesday a three-year contract extension with Inter Milan which will keep the Netherlands full-back at the Serie A champions until 2028.
Lille fans stabbed in ‘ambush’ before Bologna Champions League clash
Two Lille fans were stabbed during an attack carried out by dozens of Bologna supporters before the two teams’ Champions League fixture, the French Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday.
Aston Villa denied late winner against Juventus
Emiliano Martinez produced a wonder save and Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner in a 0-0 Champions League draw with Juventus on Wednesday.
Spurs goalkeeper Vicario out for ‘months’ with broken ankle
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces “months” on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday’s 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said.
Canadian men reach all-time high in FIFA world rankings at 31
Canada will finish out the year at a career-high in the FIFA rankings after climbing four places to No. 31.
Russian attacks on undersea cables 'most serious threat' to our infrastructure' - NATO
NATO's senior expert on cyber and hybrid threats says the persistent attacks on undersea cables across Europe is “the most active threat" to Western infrastructure.
D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds
With nerves no longer a concern for him, teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will hold the psychological edge against a slightly shaken defending champion Ding Liren when the two resume their intriguing battle for the World Championship crown in the fourth round here on Friday. Having demonstrated better preparation and claimed his first victory in the third round, the 18-year-old Gukesh is expectedly upbeat and would be looking to just relax on the first rest today. With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied at 1.5-1.5. This was after Liren won the opener and the second game ended in a draw.