World Cup: Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 in thrilling third-place match
Croatia have secured a third-place victory at this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar, beating Morocco 2-1 on Saturday evening.
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Three France players ill two days before World Cup final
France players Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman sat out training on Friday with cold-like symptoms two days before the World Cup final against Argentina, a source close to the team said.
Spanish great Busquets announces international retirement
Spain’s midfielder #05 Sergio Busquets (L) and Japan’s forward #18 Takuma Asano fight for the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on December 1, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
FIFA rejects Zelensky’s request for peace message at World Cup final
DUBAI: FIFA has reportedly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to deliver a peace message ahead of the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday. Zelensky’s office was said to have offered for him to appear in a video link to fans in the stadium ahead of the match, but was surprised by the negative response, a source told CNN. No clarifications were made as to whether Zelensky’s message would be live or taped.
Messi's wisdom vs. Mbappé's power of youth the focus of dream matchup in men's World Cup final
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.
Entire France squad trains on eve of World Cup final despite virus
The whole France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina after a virus sidelined a number of players this week.
Champion jockey Dettori says he will retire after 2023 season
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori, who has ridden more than 3,300 British winners and has 21 British Classic triumphs, said 2023 will be his final year in the saddle as he plans to retire after one last race at the Breeders' Cup.
Timely Callum McGregor intervention helps Celtic break Aberdeen resolve
Callum McGregor marked his comeback with a brilliant late winner as Celtic finally ended Aberdeen's resistance in a one-sided Pittodrie encounter which they won 1-0.