Qatar World Cup to start a day early on 20 November - sources
The opening match for this year's FIFA World Cup, between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, will be brought forward by one day to 20 November, World Cup sources told AFP on Wednesday.
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Man City's possible Champions League group stage opponents after play-off draw
Manchester City's potential Champions League opponents have been narrowed down after 12 clubs reached the final qualifying play-off round for the 2022/23 group stage.
What Cody Gakpo has said about his future amid Manchester United transfer links
PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo has already confirmed that he will not be rushed into making any decision on his future this summer amid Manchester United's reported interest in his signature.
Ajax star Tadic robbed at home in Amsterdam: reports
THE HAGUE: Top Ajax attacking midfielder Dusan Tadic was wounded when robbers ambushed him outside his Amsterdam home, Dutch news reports said on Wednesday. The apparently targeted attack on the star Serbian player in late July was the latest in a spate of robberies on Dutch celebrities, national broadcaster NOS said. Two men wearing motorbike helmets accosted Tadic as he stepped out of his car outside his home in the Dutch capital’s south two weeks ago, the daily tabloid De Telegraaf said.
Monaco sound Rangers Champions League alarm with UEFA complaint over PSV fans fireworks wake-up call
Monaco have slapped in an official complaint to UEFA after their entire party was woken up at 4am before they played Rangers' Champions League opponents PSV Eindhoven by Dutch fans letting off fireworks outside their hotel. The Dutch side defeated the Ligue 1 outfit after extra time to go through to a winner-takes-all clash with Rangers in the play-off round.
Simon Jordan in Rangers 'powerhouse' claim but pundit wide of the mark with major Champions League call
Simon Jordan reckons Rangers are a "reputational powerhouse" even if their finances can't compete with the likes of Manchester City and PSG. But the talkSPORT pundit missed the mark with a claim that only one Scottish club can qualify for the Champions League - despite Gers standing just one tie away from joining Celtic in the group stage.
Netherlands 'part ways' with coach Parsons after Euro 2022
The 2017 European champions were knocked out by France in the quarter-finals. "The KNVB and Mark Parsons have made a combined decision to part ways," the federation said in a statement.
Mark Parsons departs as manager of Netherlands women after Euro 2022 failure
Mark Parsons has left his post as manager of Netherlands Women by mutual consent after his side were eliminated in the quarter-finals at Euro 2022.