Headaches for France boss Deschamps over Griezmann, Pogba, Kante and stars of 2018 triumph
In the 18th minute of the last World Cup final, a deft free-kick from Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring, forcing an own goal that put France in control.
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'Gentle soul' Brittney Griner's fate on USA minds at basketball World Cup: Coach Cheryl Reeve
Brittney Griner was weighing heavily on the USA team at the basketball World Cup in Sydney and the jailed star's number 15 jersey would not be worn at the tournament. Griner, a standout when they won gold at the Tokyo Olympics last year, would normally be with the squad as they attempt to claim a fourth straight title and 11th overall, starting Thursday against Belgium. But the 31-year-old is instead in a Russian prison, sentenced to nine years in a penal colony after being arrested at a Moscow airport in February for possessing vape cartridges with a small amount of cannabis oil.
Zurdo Ramirez targets two-time world champion status in Abu Dhabi clash with Dmitry Bivol
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is convinced he will leave Abu Dhabi in November a two-time world champion, saying he is “prepared for everything” thrown at him by WBA light-heavyweight title-holder Dmitry Bivol.
Poland’s Lewandowski taking symbol of Ukraine to World Cup
WARSAW: Robert Lewandowski increased his support for Ukraine on Tuesday when the Poland captain pledged to take an armband in the country’s blue-yellow flag colors to the World Cup in November.
Poland's Lewandowski to take blue-yellow armband to World Cup in support of Ukraine
Robert Lewandowski increased his support for Ukraine on Tuesday when the Poland captain pledged to take an armband in the country's blue-yellow flag colors to the World Cup in November.
Lewandowski to wear Shevchenko's Ukraine armband at World Cup
Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has pledged to wear Ukrainian colours on his sleeve at the World Cup to show solidarity with the war-torn country after getting a special blue and yellow armband from Andriy Shevchenko.
Andriy Yarmolenko in unflinching Russia Euro 2024 ban verdict as Ukraine star targets more 'joy' against Scotland
It's 112 days since Andriy Yarmolenko opened the scoring in one of the most emotionally charged international football matches ever played at Hampden. That World Cup play-off semi-final would end in victory - and tears - for Ukraine.
Euro 2024: Russia banned from qualifying for the tournament in Germany, confirms UEFA
Russia has been banned from qualifying for Euro 2024, UEFA has confirmed. The country and its clubs have been banned from UEFA and FIFA competitions since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February.