Lukaku drops out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-ups
BRUSSELS, March 24 : Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn from their trip to the U.S. this week and will miss World Cup warm-up matches in Atlanta and Chicago.
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Netherlands attacker Lang to miss Norway friendly after surgery
AMSTERDAM, March 24 : Netherlands attacker Noa Lang will miss Friday's friendly against Norway after having surgery on his hand but could return for their match against Ecuador next week, the team said.
Trossard out of Belgium squad along with Vanaken
March 23 : Belgium must do without Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken for the upcoming trip to the United States where they play two World Cup warm-up matches.
Dutch doubt over Depay for World Cup warm-up matches
March 23 : Netherlands forward Memphis Depay is unlikely to feature in their World Cup warm-up matches against Norway and Ecuador this week, coach Ronald Koeman said on Monday.
Ivory Coast's Pepe gets belated chance for World Cup audition
Ivory Coast striker Nicolas Pepe has won a recall to the national squad after injury ruled out teenage striker Yann Diomande from this month’s World Cup warm-up matches.
Leeds striker Piroe gets chance to play at World Cup
PARAMARIBO, March 18 : Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been included in Suriname’s squad for this month’s World Cup playoff, just days after FIFA approved a switch of allegiance.
Dutch greats line up to help Suriname World Cup cause
AMSTERDAM, March 14 : Dutch football greats Patrick Kluivert and Clarence Seedorf will assist Suriname in the run-up to this month’s World Cup playoffs as they bid for a first-ever place at the finals.
Constantine to coach Rwanda for second spell
KIGALI, March 13 : Englishman Stephen Constantine has been named Rwanda manager on a two-year contract, the country’s football federation said.