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Sweden strike force faces tough Tunisia test in opener
FRISCO, Texas: Sweden boast a formidable strike partnership in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, but the two will have their work cut out in their opening World Cup Group F game on Sunday when they take on a Tunisia side that didn’t concede a goal in qualifying.
Sweden strike force faces tough Tunisia test in World Cup opener
June 12 : Sweden boast a formidable strike partnership in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, but the two will have their work cut out in their opening World Cup Group F game on Sunday when they take on a Tunisia side that didn't concede a goal in qualifying.
Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup due to injury, retires from internationals
TORONTO: Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury in a blow for the Samurai Blue, with the midfielder also announcing his retirement from international football. Endo, who endured an injury-hit season with Liverpool, has been replaced by Borussia Moenchengladbach striker Shuto Machino, the Japan Football Association said in a statement. “Since my injury, I’ve done everything I possibly could up to this point, so I have no regrets whatsoever,” Endo said in a social media post. The 33-year-old said he was frustrated at not being able to participate in the showpiece event but took pride in the team’s growth since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. “With this campaign, I will be retiring from the national team.
Alpine skiing-Ospelt beats Eliasch by one vote to become FIS president
June 11 : Liechtenstein's Alexander Ospelt beat incumbent Johan Eliasch by one vote on Thursday to take over as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
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In at the deep end: The World Cup managers short on preparation
June 10 : International managers often complain about limited preparation time, so spare a thought for the recently appointed coaches arriving at this World Cup, some mere weeks into the job and often without a single competitive game in charge of their side.