Barcelona's Pique announces retirement after decorated career
Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career.
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Barcelona's Pique to retire, will play last home game on Saturday
BARCELONA :Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique called time on his glittering career on Thursday, saying he will retire from football when LaLiga breaks for the World Cup this month.
Liverpool and Chelsea search for form as World Cup interlude looms
LONDON : When the Premier League season began in August, the idea that Liverpool would be heading towards the World Cup break closer to the bottom three than top four would have seemed unthinkable.
Poland's fortunes in Qatar hinge on support for Lewandowski
GDANSK, Poland : Poland will look to their talisman Robert Lewandowski to score the goals to take them into the World Cup knockout round for the first time in more than 35 years but he will need support.
All hands on deck as Poland look to restore Lewandowski's prowess
GDANSK, Poland : Poland will need to look beyond leading striker Robert Lewandowski if they are to break their group stage jinx and reach the knockout rounds at the World Cup in Qatar.
Australia look to fearless teen Kuol for Owen-style impact
SYDNEY : Garang Kuol has yet to start a single senior game of football but some in Australia believe the teenage striker could have the same impact for the Socceroos in Qatar as Michael Owen had for England at a similar age in the 1998 World Cup in France.
Franck Kessie picks up hamstring injury
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie has suffered a hamstring injury, the Spanish club confirmed, and is set to miss the club's final matches before the World Cup.
De Jong’s influence means guaranteed spot in Dutch squad
(Reuters) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is reserving an automatic place for only two players in his World Cup squad in a strict selection regime where match fitness is a major criteria.