Egypt edge Russia in World Cup warm-up
CAIRO, May 28 : Egypt began their World Cup preparations with a 1-0 home win over Russia on Thursday but talisman Mohamed Salah was rested for the friendly clash in Cairo.
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Iraq turn to former captain Mahmoud as FA chief before World Cup comeback
May 23 : Iraq elected former national team captain Younis Mahmoud as president of its Football Association on Saturday, handing one of its most celebrated players a leadership role weeks before the country’s return to the World Cup after a 40-year absence.
Mamelodi Sundowns progress to African Champions League final
PRETORIA, April 18 : Colombian-born striker Brayan Leon saw his penalty saved but tucked away the rebound on Saturday to put South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns through to the African Champions League final at the expense of Esperance of Tunisia.
Dutch survive early red card to hold out for draw with Ecuador
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, March 31 : Netherlands held on for a 1-1 draw with Ecuador despite playing with 10 men for almost all of their friendly international on Tuesday.
Leeds striker Piroe gets chance to play at World Cup
PARAMARIBO, March 18 : Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been included in Suriname’s squad for this month’s World Cup playoff, just days after FIFA approved a switch of allegiance.
Luis Enrique hails the firepower of his PSG side
LONDON, March 17 : Paris Saint Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his players' ruthlessness in front of goal in their 3-0 defeat of Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday which gave the reigning European champions an 8-2 aggregate win over the Londoners.
Crosscountry-Cold symptoms rule Svahn out of women’s sprint relay
TESERO, Italy, Feb 17 : Sweden’s Linn Svahn will miss Wednesday’s women’s sprint relay at the Winter Olympics after developing mild cold symptoms, the Swedish national team said on Tuesday.
Monaco trio face late fitness tests ahead of Champions League game
MONACO, Feb 16 : Monaco have doubts over the fitness of three players ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League knockout playoffs first leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain, where they will be hoping to earn a lead to take to the French capital for next week’s return.