Azpilicueta concerned by pre-World Cup schedule
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta said the number of games being crammed into the schedule ahead of the World Cup next month is "crazy" and that player welfare is being jeopardised.
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Soccer-Schedule ahead of World Cup is 'crazy,' says Chelsea's Azpilicueta
(Reuters) - Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta said the number of games being crammed into the schedule ahead of the World Cup next month is "crazy" and that player welfare is being jeopardised.
Chelsea's Potter backs Loftus-Cheek for England's World Cup squad
Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has backed Ruben Loftus-Cheek for a place in the England squad at next month's World Cup in Qatar.
‘Huge motivation’: Saudi players cite crown prince meeting for team’s upbeat outlook
RIYADH: Saudi players are feeling more upbeat as they continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup after meeting the crown prince on Sunday.
Soccer-Captain Hazard ready to take Belgium all the way in Qatar
(Reuters) - Belgium skipper Eden Hazard said his country need to win the World Cup in Qatar to justify the 'golden generation' tag they have carried for the past 10 years as they look to deliver the country's first major trophy.
City's Guardiola warns Haaland to lay off the carbs during World Cup break
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he wanted striker Erling Haaland to lay off the food and drink during the mid-season break for the World Cup and come back fit to spearhead the club's hunt for trophies in the second half of the season.
Barcelona on brink of exit, Messi shines at PSG
LONDON: The Champions League enters the next-to-last round of games, with five teams — Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Napoli and Club Brugge — already qualified for the last 16.
Arsenal held as Armstrong rescues draw for Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom: Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season as Stuart Armstrong’s equalizer forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side went in front through Granit Xhaka’s first-half strike at St. Mary’s.