Flores out of Canada's World Cup team with a torn ACL
May 31 : Canadian midfielder Marcelo Flores will miss the World Cup after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Tigres UANL.
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Uncapped Volpato, Yengi named in Australia's World Cup squad
MELBOURNE, May 31 : Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato's last-minute decision to switch allegiance to Australia has paid off with inclusion in Tony Popovic's World Cup squad.
Potapova says Austria switch boosted confidence following Gauff upset
May 30 : Anastasia Potapova said representing Austria has left her feeling free and given her an extra boost of confidence as the Russian-born player secured an upset victory over defending champion Coco Gauff at the French Open on Saturday.
Volpato makes late switch from Italy to Australia ahead of World Cup
SYDNEY, May 29 : Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.
Tug-of-war over Bogere after Norway names Sweden-bound midfielder
May 26 : Portland Thorns midfielder Cassandra Bogere was caught in a tug-of-war on Tuesday after being named in both the Sweden and Norway's under-23 squads, despite having swapped allegiance to Sweden just days earlier.
Australia's 'Vibes Manager' Boyle eyes World Cup spot after Qatar setback
MELBOURNE, May 23 : Australia forward Martin Boyle was reduced to crutches and a cheerleading role at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but four years later is on a better footing to play in the North American tournament.
Hamilton sheds tear over Arsenal title as drivers swap lap times for football talk
MONTREAL, May 21 : Lewis Hamilton admitted he shed a tear over Arsenal's Premier League title triumph, as the conversation turned to football on Thursday ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
German-born Castrop makes South Korea World Cup squad
SEOUL, May 16 : German-born Jens Castrop became the first player with dual heritage to make a South Korean World Cup squad when he was named in Hong Myung-bo's 26-man party on Saturday for this year's tournament.