England begin World Cup preparations with first training session in USA
England trained for the first time in the United States as they step up preparations for the World Cup.
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Bashir, Robinson recalled to England squad for first test v New Zealand
June 2 : England announced their 12-player squad for the first test against New Zealand, which begins at Lord's on Thursday.
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women’s football team rises again
WELLINGTON: Fatima Yousufi escaped the Taliban, arriving in Australia with a backpack and a burning ambition to play international football. Through their own determination and courage, and with family support, Yousufi and others like Mona Amini had been able to study, to play football for clubs and for the Afghanistan women’s team. But when the Taliban returned to power in 2021 it shut down all women’s sports, and the players of the Afghan team went into hiding. After a frantic evacation, 13 of the players settled in Australia where for five years they lived, played and trained in the hope of once again being allowed to represent their country. The Afghanistan football federation doesn’t recognize the women’s team.
New Zealand's Payne handling viral social media fame well, says bewildered coach
June 2 : New Zealand defender Tim Payne is taking his sudden social media fame in his stride as he prepares for the World Cup, bringing unexpected attention to the tournament's lowest-ranked nation.
Lukaku on the comeback trail, insists Belgium coach
RIJEKA, Croatia, June 1 : The fitness and form of Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku pose no concerns ahead of the World Cup, coach Rudi Garcia insisted on the eve of Tuesday’s warm-up clash against Croatia.
World Cup heat an obstacle to overcome but England can go far, says Tuchel
LONDON, June 1 : Heat and humidity will be obstacles to overcome but England have full belief in their abilities and can go far in the World Cup, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday.
Iran drop Azmoun as Taremi leads 26-man World Cup squad in US
June 1 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei named a 26-man squad for the World Cup on Monday, relying on veterans Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh, while leaving out Sardar Azmoun.
South Africa flyhalf Feinberg-Mngomezulu set for spell on sidelines
CAPE TOWN, June 1 : South Africa flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu looks set to miss the first three rounds of the new-look Rugby Nations Championship, in which the Springboks host England, Scotland, and Wales, after suffering an injury at the weekend.