Banka re-elected for second three-year term as WADA president
Witold Banka was unanimously re-elected on Friday for a second three-year term as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) during a Foundation Board meeting in Montreal.
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Mexico need to hit the ground running to clear group stage, says Moreno
MEXICO CITY : Mexico centre back Hector Moreno says their opening World Cup match against Poland is key to at least getting four points in the group stage and qualifying for the last 16.
Italian referee Orsato picked to officiate World Cup opener
DOHA: Italian referee Daniele Orsato was chosen Friday to handle the opening game of the World Cup. FIFA picked Orsato for Sunday’s match between host Qatar and Ecuador, describing him as “one of Europe’s most experienced referees.” He turns 47 on Wednesday.
Poland's Lewandowski unsure if Qatar World Cup will be his last
DOHA : Poland talisman Robert Lewandowski said he is preparing for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as if it could be his last, but the 34-year-old added that he would still be physically fit to play at the next edition in 2026.
WATCH | Can you put a (taxpayers') price on safety? Poland escorted by fighter jets to Qatar
Robert Lewandowski and his Poland teammates enjoyed a special World Cup send-off accompanied by fighter jets but critics questioned the use of military resources.
Poland World Cup team escorted by fighter jets
WARSAW: Robert Lewandowski and his Poland teammates enjoyed a special World Cup send-off accompanied by fighter jets but critics questioned the use of military resources. Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak took to public radio on Friday to defend the decision to escort the team plane through Polish airspace the previous day. “It’s a good sign showing support for our players,” he said.
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi and teammates arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
World Cup: Week one, what to expect
World Cup coverage begins on Sunday on with all 64 games shown live across RTÉ Television and the RTÉ Player.