'Extra motivation' for Singapore's South Korean-born midfielder Song ahead of World Cup qualifier in Seoul
SEOUL: At the age of 10, Song Ui-young dreamt of becoming a professional footballer and playing for his national team.
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Battle-hardened by tough win over New Zealand, India await final test
MUMBAI: Unbeaten India passed their first real test in the World Cup in the semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 16) and the hosts will hope that the win over their bogey team will make them battle-hardened for the final.
Meet Talal Haji, the 16-year-old wunderkind set for his Saudi Arabia debut
As Saudi Arabia prepare to get their Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign up and running against Pakistan, one inclusion in Roberto Mancini’s squad has raised eyebrows across the country .
No one should assume Neymar's role in Brazil, says coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers
No player in Brazil should feel pressure to take over the role of Neymar, sidelined with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus, coach Fernando Diniz said ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Hooper switches to Sevens with eye on Olympic gold in Paris
SYDNEY : Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper announced on Thursday that he is moving to Australia's Sevens programme in January with an eye on representing his country at next year's Paris Olympics.
Wind of change: Germany gets serious about plans to make military 'fit for war'
With Russia and Ukraine still locked in combat after nearly two years and a major Israeli-Palestinian conflict underway, the European Union and NATO are feeling their way into a chaotic new world security order – and Europe's largest economy is shaking up decades-old ideas on what its military is actually for.
Late Israel equaliser puts Swiss Euro 2024 qualification on ice
FELCSUT, Hungary : Israel scored an 88th-minute equaliser to grab a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their European Championship qualifier in neutral Hungary on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of reaching next year’s finals in Germany.