Bukayo Saka will gamble fitness to play on the big stage
Bukayo Saka will continue to “take the gamble” on his fitness to be involved in England’s World Cup campaign.
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Tunisia sack coach Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing
LOS ANGELES: Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on national TV on Monday (Jun 15).Renard coached Saudi Arabia to a shock win against eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has since coached the France women's team."The president of the Tunisian Football Federation, Moez Nassari, announced that an official agreement had been reached with French coach Herve Renard for him to take charge of the national football team until the end of the 2026 World Cup," the Tunisian public broadcaster announced.Lamouchi, a former French international, had only been in charge since January.The heavy defeat by Sweden on Sunday leaves Tunisia with a tough task to reach the knockout round.They face Japan in their next Group F match on Saturday.
Goalkeepers at fault as Uruguayan persistence and Saudi patience go in vain
MIAMI, June 15 : Two experienced goalkeepers were thrust into the spotlight as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group H opener on Monday, with sloppy play from both shot-stoppers ultimately deciding an intriguing contest.
Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Garcia says
SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium are disappointed by a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday, coach Rudi Garcia said, urging his side to put it right in their next match.
Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt
(Corrects to Ahmed Mostafa "Zizo", not Mostafa Zico, in paragraph 18)
Lukaku’s worth to Belgium could yet be measured in gold
SEATTLE, June 15 : Romelu Lukaku had only been on the pitch a little over 20 seconds when his power and persistence forced Egypt defender Mohamed Hany to turn the ball into his own net, underlining the striker’s value to Belgium at this World Cup.
Qatar’s goalkeeper Abunada enjoys ‘most beautiful moment’ at World Cup
SANTA CLARA, California: Qatar’s resilience against Switzerland owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player once close to retirement due to a serious back injury.
Wolves appoint Peixoto as new boss
June 15 : Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two-year contract, the club said on Monday, just days after the sacking of Rob Edwards.