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'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach before Asian Champions League semi-final
SUWON: The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions Tuesday (May 19) about the prospect of South Koreans cheering his side, saying: "We are here solely to play football."
Spain's Fermin Lopez set for foot surgery, World Cup in doubt
May 18 : Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez will undergo surgery after sustaining a metatarsal fracture in his right foot, the LaLiga champions said on Monday, casting doubt over the Spain international's availability for next month's World Cup.
Neymar included in Brazil's World Cup squad after injury struggles
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 18 : Neymar has been named in Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer's biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle.
Modric included in Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad after cheekbone surgery
May 18 : Croatia captain Luka Modric was included in the country's preliminary World Cup squad on Monday, just weeks after undergoing cheekbone surgery, as the 40-year-old midfield maestro targets a fifth tournament.
Advocaat names unchanged Curacao squad for island nation's World Cup debut
May 18 : Veteran Curacao coach Dick Advocaat named his 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, making no changes to the selection from March's friendlies as he opted for stability a week after returning to the job.
Croatia Announces World Cup Roster, Luka Modrić Earns Spot In Fifth Tournament
Luka Modrić was included Monday in Croatia's squad and is set to play in his fifth World Cup.
World Gymnastics lifts all restrictions on Russian, Belarusian athletes
World Gymnastics has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to return to international competitions under their national flags with immediate effect, it said on Monday.