Springbok star Kolbe tips France as Rugby World Cup 'favourites'
South Africa's Rugby World Cup winning winger Cheslin Kolbe said on Monday that France are "favourites" for next year's competition.
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Barcelona's Araujo says thigh surgery 'best option'
Uruguay's Ronald Araujo has denied putting club before country after the Barcelona defender opted for surgery on his injured thigh less than two months before the World Cup.
Araujo Cedera Bela Uruguay, Barcelona Bisa Dapat Ganti Rugi FIFA
Ronald Araujo naik meja operasi usai mengalami cedera kala membela Uruguay. Barcelona berpeluang mendapat ganti rugi dari FIFA jika Araujo absen panjang.
Barcelona's Ronald Araujo Poised To Miss World Cup After Injury With Uruguay
Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is in danger of missing the World Cup after his club, Barcelona, said on Monday he would undergo surgery on a torn thigh muscle. The centre-back is likely to be sidelined for between two and three months, according to reports in Spain. That would probably rule him out of the tournament in Qatar, which starts on November 20. The Uruguayan sustained the injury in the first minute of a friendly with his country last week against Iran. He has opted for surgery as opposed to more conservative treatment.
Nations League - "We Have To Focus On Winning" Against Spain: Portugal Coach Fernando Santos
Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his team would not settle for the draw they need to reach the Nations League finals when they host Spain in Braga on Tuesday. Portugal, who won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2019, moved top of Group A2 on Saturday with a 4-0 victory over the Czech Republic as Spain lost at home to Switzerland. Santos' side now hold a two-point lead over their neighbours ahead of the final group match. "We just have to focus on winning rather than reaching the final four," he said.
Barcelona's Uruguay defender Araujo to undergo thigh surgery
Araujo was injured in Uruguay's 1-0 loss away to Iran on Friday and was forced off the pitch after five minutes. "Araujo will undergo surgery on Wednesday for the adductor longus tendon avulsion he has in his right thigh," Barcelona wrote on their website.
Barca's Araujo set to miss World Cup after injury with Uruguay
Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is in danger of missing the World Cup after his club, Barcelona, said on Monday he would undergo surgery on a torn thigh muscle.
'We have to focus on winning' against Spain, says Portugal's Santos
Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his team would not settle for the draw they need to reach the Nations League finals when they host Spain in Braga on Tuesday.