Jeddah hosts FIFA Club World Cup 2023 draw
Jeddah hosted the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 draw on Tuesday, with the tournament emblem being unveiled during a live broadcast on FIFA’s digital platforms and Saudi sports channels.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Head over heart? Previewing Ireland's RWC chances
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland international centres Darren Cave and James Downey on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast.
Man City to face Mexican or Japanese opponent in Club World Cup
Manchester City will face Club Leon of Mexico or Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals in December in Saudi Arabia after the draw was made this afternoon.
India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup
Reigning Asian champions India have been clubbed alongside Egypt, Switzerland, and Jamaica in Pool B of the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup slated from January 24-31 in Muscat. Sixteen national teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament and they have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India earned their qualification for the tournament after beating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup at Salalah, Oman on Saturday. The Netherlands have been drawn with Pakistan, Poland and Nigeria in Pool A.
Man City to face Club Leon or Urawa Red Diamonds in Club World Cup
European champions Manchester City will face Club Leon of Mexico or Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals in December in Saudi Arabia after the draw on Tuesday.
India's Cricket World Cup Squad: How Have India's WC-Bound Players Performed In Last 1 Year? Check Stats
The 15-member squad of Team India for the upcoming ODI World Cup was announced on Tuesday. The squad turned out to be the expected one as the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul and others were picked again while there was no place for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. Apart from him, Mumbai Indians star batter Tilak Varma, who rose to fame with his heroics in the T20Is against West Indies, was also not included in the team for the marquee event.
Quinton de Kock to retire from ODI cricket after World Cup in India
Proteas star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced that he will retire from One-Day International (ODI) cricket after next month's World Cup in India.
Joe McCarthy ready to wrestle his way into Ireland team
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup.