Ajax turn to Spanish coach Michel after disappointing season
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Austrian injury concerns not worrying coach Rangnick
VIENNA, June 2 : Austria have injury concerns over captain David Alaba and forward Christoph Baumgartner after Monday’s win over fellow World Cup finalists Tunisia, but coach Ralf Rangnick said he was not overly concerned.
Austria fight back from early red card to beat Tunisia
VIENNA, June 1 : Marcel Sabitzer netted a second-half winner for 10-man Austria as they overcame early scares to beat Tunisia 1-0 on Monday in their World Cup warm-up international at the Ernst Happel Stadium.
Lukaku on the comeback trail, insists Belgium coach
RIJEKA, Croatia, June 1 : The fitness and form of Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku pose no concerns ahead of the World Cup, coach Rudi Garcia insisted on the eve of Tuesday’s warm-up clash against Croatia.
Egypt edge Russia in World Cup warm-up
CAIRO, May 28 : Egypt began their World Cup preparations with a 1-0 home win over Russia on Thursday but talisman Mohamed Salah was rested for the friendly clash in Cairo.
Ghana preparations begin after month of travel and study for new coach
May 20 : Ghana will begin their World Cup preparations in Wales this week at the end of a month-long odyssey for coach Carlos Queiroz after his belated appointment to take the team to the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Netherlands coach Koeman admits growing injury concern over Timber
AMSTERDAM, May 19 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was concerned defender Jurrien Timber could miss the World Cup but is hopeful top scorer Memphis Depay will be fit for next month’s tournament.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in African Champions League final first leg
PRETORIA, May 17 : Hosts Mamelodi Sundowns beat Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in the first leg of the African Champions League final on Sunday, with left back Aubrey Modiba scoring the game’s only goal.