Canada's short track speed skaters are poised to dominate Olympics
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Casemiro embraces leadership role as Brazil captain under Ancelotti
SEOUL :Casemiro will don the captain's armband for the 17th time in Brazil's friendly against South Korea on Friday, with the experienced midfielder embracing his leadership role both on and off the pitch under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Indonesia's scoring issues prompt coach Kluivert to 'punch myself in face'
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Defeat in Jakarta prompted Saudi changes, says coach Renard
JEDDAH :Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said losing to Indonesia in Jakarta last year had been the spur to make the changes required to his squad that led them to seal a crucial victory over Patrick Kluivert's side on Wednesday.
Brazil's Ancelotti credits team spirit as key to World Cup ambitions
SEOUL :Player attitude counts for more than tactical strategy, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday as he aims to make the five-time world champions once again a major force on the global stage.
Oman hold hosts Qatar in drab World Cup qualifying stalemate
Oman kept hosts Qatar at bay to earn a 0-0 draw in the countries' opening clash in Group A of the fourth round of Asia's World Cup preliminaries on Wednesday, denting both nations' hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 finals.
Returning Militao thought about quitting football after injury nightmare
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao thought about retiring from football before his return to the Brazil squad for the first time in more than a year, following recovery from two anterior cruciate ligament injuries that kept him sidelined for 438 days.
'Felt like an eternity': Rodrygo grateful upon Brazil return
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is eager to return to action for Brazil in their friendlies against South Korea and Japan after being overlooked for the last two squad selections during a "difficult" spell in his career.