African qualifiers to provide seven more World Cup finalists
CAPE TOWN :Africa’s group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup conclude over the next week, providing seven more finalists for the tournament in North America.
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Arsenal's Odegaard pulls out of Norway squad due to ligament injury
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard has withdrawn from the Norway squad due to a knee ligament injury, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
Salah returns to Cairo and hero’s welcome after missing out on Ballon d’Or
Mohamed Salah received a hero’s welcome in Cairo on Sunday as fans and schoolchildren gathered at the airport to greet the Liverpool forward ahead of Egypt’s decisive World Cup qualifiers.
I've never felt better, says Haaland as goal streak continues
LONDON :Even by goal-machine Erling Haaland's lofty standards, his start to this season has been extraordinary.
Flick appreciates Barcelona's fighting spirit despite loss at Sevilla
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he will ensure his players use Sunday's 4-1 loss at Sevilla to fix the mistakes going forward as they look to defend their LaLiga title.
Haaland seals narrow win for Man City at Brentford
LONDON :Erling Haaland scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season to earn Manchester City a laboured 1-0 victory at Brentford which lifted them to fifth in the table on Sunday.
Defiant Postecoglou determined to get Forest back on track after Newcastle defeat
NEWCASTLE, England :Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou believes he can turn around their fortunes after a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday heaped further pressure on the Australian who is less than a month into the job.
Double delight as Villa's Malen opens account for the season in win over Burnley
BIRMINGHAM, England :Donyell Malen made the most of a rare Premier League start by firing Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday, with the Dutch forward's first goals of the season lifting Unai Emery's side up to 13th in the standings.