Senegal can leave a mark at World Cup after AFCON win, says Cisse
Senegal are experienced enough to leave a mark at the World Cup after claiming their first Africa Cup of Nations title this year, manager Aliou Cisse said on Friday.
Qatar Sport News
Croatia soccer body fined by UEFA for racist fan incidents
NYON, Switzerland: Croatia’s soccer federation was punished by UEFA on Friday for “racist and discriminatory behavior” by fans at the team’s last game before traveling to the World Cup. UEFA did not specify the incidents at Croatia’s 3-1 win at Austria in the Nations League in September, which were reported to be insults directed by fans at the federation and far-right chants.
Mexico's Jimenez says he will step aside if he is not fit for World Cup
MEXICO CITY : Mexico striker Raul Jimenez has said he will voluntarily step aside if he is not completely fit by the time coach Gerardo Martino announces his World Cup squad later this month.
Arsenal face acid test at Chelsea, Son-less Spurs take aim at Liverpool
Arsenal face a stiff test of their Premier League title credentials when they travel to Chelsea on Sunday, while Liverpool desperately need to win at Tottenham to claw back ground on the top four.
Germany goalkeeper Neuer set for return ahead of World Cup
MUNICH: With the World Cup only weeks away, Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to return to action with Bayern Munich for the first time in nearly a month following a shoulder problem. Neuer has not played since a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Oct. 8 but Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday the keeper will play against Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday as long as there are no setbacks in the last training session ahead of the game.
Qatar minister slams hypocrisy of people calling for World Cup boycott
People calling for a boycott of the World Cup in Qatar are from a handful of countries that do not represent the rest of the world which is looking forward to the tournament, Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has said.
‘Potential heartbreaker’: South Korea sweats on Son’s World Cup fate
South Korea’s midfielder Son Heung-min waves to his fans after a friendly football match between South Korea and Brazil at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on June 2, 2022. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on soccer over politics
ZURICH (AP) — Soccer's top officials have urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in the modern era to focus on the game in Qatar and avoid handing out lessons in morality.