Eyes on Mancini’s Saudi team as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off against Pakistan
On Thursday, it will be six days short of one year since Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cup.
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Australia's Arnold to break coaching record as World Cup qualifying starts
MELBOURNE : Having taken Australia to new heights at last year's World Cup in Qatar, coach Graham Arnold will scale a peak of his own when the Socceroos kick off qualifying for the 2026 finals in North America.
Katanec cool on expansion as Uzbekistan pursue World Cup dream
HONG KONG : Uzbekistan coach Srecko Katanec says he is no fan of the decision to increase the number of teams at the 2026 World Cup, even if it boosts his side's chances of appearing at the tournament for the first time.
Paul Gascoigne returns to Rangers top table as Christmas cheer sees icons and current heroes dine together
Rangers icon Paul Gascoigne emerged as the star guest at a dinner of club heroes past in present in their 2023 Christmas video.
Bento looking to extend winning start as UAE kick off 2026 World Cup qualifiers
DUBAI: Another ticket to the World Cup after more than three decades away, or another false dawn?
Misfit Jota awarded A-list status as Celtic hero stares in the face of second Saudi nightmare
Frozen out Jota has been labelled one of Al-Ittihad greats despite not playing a Saudi Pro League game since his £25m switch from Celtic.
Trent Alexander-Arnold studying great midfielders as part of new ‘hybrid’ role
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is embracing his ‘hybrid’ role by watching video clips of some of the world’s greatest midfielders in order to gain greater understanding.
Rory McIlroy aware ‘loose lips sink ships’ as progress made towards golf future
Rory McIlroy insists progress is being made in talks over the future of men’s professional golf, but a fear that “loose lips sink ships” means it is being kept under wraps.