All 4 Brazilian clubs advance at Club World Cup, one is guaranteed to make the quarterfinals
SAO PAULO: One clear and unexpected force has surged as the group stage of the Club World Cup comes to a close: Brazil.
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Van der Dussen to lead new-look South Africa in T20 tri series
Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.
South Africa to test new players against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
South Africa tasted long-awaited success with victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia earlier this month, but there will be several new faces for the first test against Zimbabwe that starts in Bulawayo on Saturday.
Fluminense do just enough to achieve last-16 objective
MIAMI :Fluminense did enough to become the fourth Brazilian side through to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup on Wednesday, even if they did not sign off from the group stage in style.
Fluminense complete Brazilian quartet in last 16 of Club World Cup
MIAMI :Fluminense completed a full Brazilian contingent in the Club World Cup round of 16 after a goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns secured their progress from Group F on Wednesday.
Svensson propels Dortmund to Club World Cup knockout stage
CINCINNATI, Ohio :A first-half goal from Daniel Svensson secured Borussia Dortmund's place in the Club World Cup round of 16, as they claimed a 1–0 victory over South Korea's Ulsan HD on Wednesday. The German side started strongly, with Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha and Karim Adeyemi posing a constant threat to Ulsan's defence and Svensson broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a close-range strike. Ulsan goalkeeper Hyeon-Woo Jo made several impressive saves to prevent Dortmund from extending their lead, denying Serhou Guirassy's header and strikes from Pascal Gross and Yan Couto. Dortmund finished top of Group F, with Brazilian side Fluminense in second after they drew 0-0 with South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
PFL Africa stars Juliet Ukah and Ceileigh Niedermayr train in front of fans at open workout
KINSHASA: As the countdown continues to the start of the inaugural season of PFL Africa on July 19, Professional Fighters League stars Juliet Ukah from Nigeria and Ceileigh Niedermayr from South Africa took part in an open workout on Wednesday.
Australia's Khawaja ready to be a mentor for teenager Konstas
Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as a test opener as the pair prepare to walk out onto the pitch together for the first match against West Indies in Bridgetown.