Argentina coach ‘wary’ of Saudi Arabia threat in World Cup opener
ABU DHABI: Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday he is wary of the threat posed by their World Cup-opening rivals Saudi Arabia.
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Iran’s players free to express themselves at World Cup, says Queiroz
DOHA: Iran’s players are free to express themselves at the World Cup, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, as the country was gripped by fresh anti-government protests. Iranians have taken to the streets since September following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after her arrest for allegedly flouting the strict dress code for women. The country’s players are being watched closely in Qatar for signs that they support the demonstrations.
Four athletes carry Saudi hopes at the 2022 World Taekwondo Championships
GUADALAJARA: Four Saudi Arabians are among the competitors from 122 nations currently taking part in the 2022 World Taekwondo Championships in the Mexican City of Guadalajara.
University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar
MADRID: For young Spain defender Hugo Guillamón, any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time. The 22-year-old Valencia player is heading to Qatar for his first World Cup while still attending university and studying biomedical engineering. “If there’s time and everything goes well, I’ll try to (study) a bit,” Guillamón said Tuesday.
Croatia are strong opponents, says Saudi coach before friendly encounter
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s football coach Herve Renard says Croatia will provide a strong test for his side in Wednesday’s friendly clash between the two nations.
Weah relishing ‘surreal’ World Cup experience
DOHA: Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup. The 22-year-old Lille winger is a key part of a talented United States squad in Qatar which is plotting to spring a surprise in Group B where the Americans face England, Wales and Iran. Weah’s father George long dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but was never able to guide Liberia to the tournament during a club career that saw him acclaimed as one of the greatest players in history.
Sadio Mane Rebut Penghargaan Pemain Terbaik Afrika 2022
Bintang sepakbola Senegal, Sadio Mane, diganjar penghargaan Pemain Terbaik Afrika 2022. Mane memenangi trofi bergengsi ini untuk kedua kali berturut-turut.
Ronaldo, Zidane, Maldini, Beckham: Who is the best footballer of the 1990s?
The 1990s really was a golden age for football.