Guardiola uncertain over Haaland fitness for Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia
LONDON: Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is a doubt for the Club World Cup, with the striker set to miss Manchester City’s home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Spain Sport News
Inter Miami adds Tokyo stop to Messi tour next February
MIAMI, USA: Lionel Messi’s world tour with Inter Miami next year added Tokyo as a stop on Friday, with the Major League Soccer club announcing plans to face Japan League champion Vissel Kobe. The Argentine superstar will lead Inter Miami into the match at 60,000-seat Japan National Stadium on February 7 as part of an MLS pre-season tour that also features matches in Hong Kong and Riyadh. “Tokyo is an inspiring destination with a fervent football community that we’re looking forward to getting acquainted with,” Inter Miami chief business officer Xavier Asensi said. “We’re thrilled to visit Japan as one of our stops as we continue to bring joy to our global fan base.” Vissel Kobe is the former club of iconic Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta, who will attend the match and reunite with long-time Barcelona teammates Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba of Inter Miami. The players won a UEFA Champions League crown and four La Liga titles while together for the Spanish giants while Iniesta won the World Cup with Busquets, and the European Championship with both Busquets and Alba for Spain. “Vissel Kobe is a powerhouse club in Asia coming off of a historic season after winning the J1 League, so we’re thrilled about this opportunity to sharpen our team in a match like this one,” Inter Miami sporting director Chris Henderson said. “We continue to look for the best ways to prepare for 2024 and feel confident this match and this tour will help us do that.” Inter Miami will launch its 2024 journey with a match at El Salvador on January 19, then travel to Saudi Arabia for matches on January 29 against Al-Hilal and February 1 against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr before playing in Hong Kong on February 4.
World champions Spain top FIFA women's rankings
Women's World Cup winners Spain have moved to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time, displacing Sweden from the number one spot, world soccer's governing body said on Friday (Dec 15).
Ben Davies reveals the galvanising Rangers effect of Clement as Belgian has them believing ahead of Hampden
Ben Davies claims beating Betis was a major leap forward for rejuvenated Rangers - now he wants to step it up again at Hampden.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopeful Erling Haaland will be fit for Club World Cup
Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is likely to miss Manchester City’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Saturday – but hopes the striker will prove his fitness in time for the Club World Cup.
Manuel Pellegrini fesses up to Rangers U-turn on one comment but moaning over 'missed chances' rumbles on
Manuel Pellegrini admits Betis are still reeling from a Rangers hammer blow which took them by surprise.
Ireland unchanged in 24th as Spain top FIFA rankings
The Republic of Ireland remain unchanged at 24th in the FIFA rankings, while Women's World Cup winners Spain have ascended to the top spot for the first time.
Indian Women's Hockey Team Suffers 2-3 Defeat To Spain In Opening Match Of 5 Nations Tournament
Indian women's hockey team suffered a 2-3 defeat to Spain in its opening match of the 5-Nation Tournament on Friday. Gurjit Kaur (13th minute) and Sangita Kumari (14th) scored a goal each for India, while Sara Barrios Navarro (2nd), Patricia Alvarez Nardiz (30th) and Julia Strappato Garreta (53rd) were on target for Spain. The Spanish side began the match aggressively and was rewarded for their effort with Navarro breaking the deadlock in only the second minute of the game. Thereafter, India launched a counter-attack, pushing Spain back into their half and earning a penalty corner.