Spain snare Nations League semifinal spot from Portugal
BRAGA, PORTUGAL: Alvaro Morata’s late strike snatched Spain a 1-0 Nations League victory over Portugal in Braga on Tuesday and sent them into the semifinals.
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Racial slur, laser pens at players mar Brazil’s 5-1 win over Tunisia in friendly
PARIS: Richarlison was the target of a banana thrown from the crowd as Brazil thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly in Paris on Tuesday, while Neymar edged closer to Pele’s all-time scoring record for the five-time world champions.
Improved Saudis draw with US as preparations for World Cup continue
Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 with the USA in Spain on Thursday, delivering a performance that was certainly an improvement over the stalemate with Ecuador four days earlier and probably their best in any of the four friendlies since their successful World Cup qualification campaign concluded.
Newcastle 'doing everything' to bring back £40m duo at St James' Park
Newcastle United will be doing “everything they can” to get Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson fit for the game against Fulham on Saturday, says Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie.
Qatar tests out massive bus fleet ahead of World Cup
DOHA: Qatar has tested out a massive fleet of buses ahead of next month’s World Cup, when an estimated 1.2 million soccer fans will descend on the small Gulf nation, an official said Tuesday. Thani Al Zarraa, who is overseeing transport preparations, said some 4,000 buses will be used during the monthlong tournament, which begins Nov. 20.
Newcastle now 'optimistic' £120k-a-week star will return at St James' Park
Newcastle United could welcome Bruno Guimaraes and Callum Wilson back from injury when they face Fulham on Saturday afternoon, but Alexander Isak is a doubt, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Patience will bring Premier League points for Newcastle: Kieran Trippier
NEWCASTLE: Kieran Trippier believes patience is a virtue for Newcastle United when it comes to English Premier League points and progress.
Newcastle: 'Unbelievable' 18-year-old 'burgeoning talent' at St James' Park
Newcastle United target Garang Kuol is a ‘burgeoning talent’ and the Central Coast Mariners starlet would ‘join the first-team group’ at St James’ Park, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie.