Soccer-Spain's Koke suffers thigh injury ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid said Koke picked up a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, leaving the Spain midfielder just weeks to recover before the World Cup in Qatar.
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Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or after fantastic year with Real Madrid
Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Benzema, who is the first French winner of the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane in 1998, scored 44 goals in 46 games for his club including 15 in the Champions League. Benzema, who also won the UEFA Nations League with France last season, pushed Bayern Munich and Senegal star Sadio Mane into second place.
World Cup fever grips football fans in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Football fans in the Kingdom have been well and truly gripped by World Cup fever. Ticket sales for the 2022 tournament in Qatar are close to hitting the three million mark, and Saudi Arabia is the third-highest purchasing nation.
Warriors launch title defense as NBA season tips off
LOS ANGELES: The Golden State Warriors will be chasing their fifth title since 2015 when the new NBA campaign tips off on Tuesday after one of the most turbulent off-seasons in years.
World Cup ticket sales near 3 million, says Infantino
DOHA: Ticket sales for the soccer World Cup are approaching the 3 million mark ahead of the tournament kicking off in Qatar on Nov. 20, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and event organizers said on Monday.
Real Madrid and France star Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or
PARIS: France striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Benzema, who is the first French winner of the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane in 1998, scored 44 goals in 46 games for his club including 15 in the Champions League.
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or as best soccer player in the world
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Ghana still hoping to field England’s Hudson-Odoi at World Cup
ACCRA: Ghana are still hoping to convince England forward Callum Hudson-Odoi to switch international allegiance and compete for them at the World Cup in Qatar, sources told Reuters on Monday