World Cup in the boot prints of Maradona and golden ghosts
PARIS: In 2017, the two brightest stars in football history were united in Moscow at the draw for the following year's World Cup in Russia.
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Costa Rica head to World Cup after home victory over Nigeria
SAN JOSE : World Cup-bound Costa Rica bid farewell to home fans with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria in a friendly international on Wednesday.
USA Unveil Qatar 2022 squad
Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen was the surprise omission as United States coach Gregg Berhalter revealed his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday.
Guardiola delighted with Grealish's return to form
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was delighted with Jack Grealish's desire to drive forward with the ball in their 2-0 League Cup win over Chelsea on Wednesday.
Pulisic, McKennie lead American World Cup 'revenge tour' squad
NEW YORK : Christian Pulisic headlines a young United States World Cup squad headed to Qatar and determined to show they belong on soccer's biggest stage after failing to qualify for the 2018 tournament.
Unlucky Union Berlin held by Augsburg after Niederlechner brace
BERLIN: Florian Niederlechner scored twice as lowly Augsburg twice came from behind to hold title-chasing Union Berlin to a 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga on Wednesday (Nov 9).
Ngadeu-Ngadjui left out as Cameroon name squad for World Cup
YAOUNDE: Cameroon left out long-serving centre back Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui from their squad for the World Cup in a shock omission as coach Rigobert Song named his 26-man selection for Qatar on Wednesday.
Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup
PARIS: France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender’s recent injury problems, while in-form striker Olivier Giroud was also called up. Deschamps selected 25 of a possible 26 players for the tournament in Qatar, where France will attempt to become the first team to defend their World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Eleven members of the 2018 title-winning squad return, including captain Hugo Lloris and reserve goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, along with Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann. Karim Benzema, who has missed a series of games for Real Madrid this season because of injury, is set for his first World Cup appearance since 2014. Paris Saint-Germain center-back Presnel Kimpembe was picked despite thigh and Achilles problems that have limited him to five appearances since the start of September.