Ronaldo a bystander as Portugal find magic touch at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo first found himself unloved and unwanted by Manchester United. Now the unthinkable has happened -- he has been dumped by Portugal.
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Matteo Berrettini targets return to world top 10 with Diriyah Tennis Cup campaign
After a stop-start 2022 campaign that saw Matteo Berrettini miss two of the four tennis grand slams due to injuries and illness, the Italian is hoping he enjoys a healthier 2023 as he targets a return to the world’s top 10.
World Cup CEO: 'Death is a natural part of life' after another worker reportedly dies at site in Qatar
Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a worker after reports that a Filipino man died at a training site during the soccer World Cup, marked by controversy over treatment of migrant workers.
Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the World Cup squad after being benched against Switzerland.
Ramos bags hat-trick as Portugal crush Swiss to reach World Cup quarters
Portugal’s forward #26 Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring his team’s fifth goal, his hat-trick, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
Arab world unites over football: Bridging divides through the World Cup in Qatar
The new hero of Morocco's national football team is called Walid Regragui. The quasi-unknown coach has impressed many after the Atlas Lions' victory over Spain. Born in France, Regragui insisted during his press conference that he's proud of having been able to bring together players from all the Moroccan diasporas.
World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2M influx
Qatar received just over 765,000 visitors during the first two weeks of the World Cup, according to an organisers' report, falling short of the country's expectations for an influx of 1.2 million during the month-long event.
Weakened Stormers tackle 'fearsome' Clermont in Champions Cup
Champions Cup newcomers the Stormers will lack five regulars, including Springboks Frans Malherbe, Marvin Orie and Evan Roos, when they face "fearsome" Clermont in France on Saturday.