Iran's players free to express themselves at World Cup, says Queiroz
Iran's players are free to express themselves at the World Cup, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, as the country was gripped by fresh anti-government protests.
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Nkunku out of World Cup with Knee injury
Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup after the France striker suffered a knee injury in training on Tuesday.
Players' union warns mid-season World Cup raises injury risk
Footballers heading to this month's World Cup in Qatar face increased risk of injury and stress due to a packed schedule, global players' union FIFPRO said in a report.
Pandya dangles World Cup carrots for India's fringe players
India's stopgap 20-overs captain, Hardik Pandya, has asked his team mates to make the most of the limited-overs series against New Zealand to cement their position in the side with two World Cups looming in the next two years.
Bale, Lewandowski and Van Dijk: A 'now or never' World Cup for a trio of modern greats
For every generational talent to have left an indelible mark on a World Cup, there's another who has not been able to do likewise.
Messi picks Brazil, France, England as Qatar 2022 World Cup favourites
Argentina’s Lionel Messi has picked out Brazil, France and England as the biggest threats to his dream of finally adding a World Cup winners’ medal to his bulging trophy cabinet, reports Reuters.
Infantino says Qatar World Cup chance for Russia-Ukraine ‘cease-fire’
World football boss, Gianni Infantino, said, yesterday, that the World Cup could be a “unique platform” for a “temporary cease-fire” between Russia and Ukraine, writes politico.eu.
Ecuador leave Castillo out of World Cup squad after ‘unfair sanctions’
QUITO: The Ecuadoran football federation said Tuesday that defender Byron Castillo had been left out of the nation’s World Cup squad to avoid further “unfair sanctions” in a dispute over the player’s nationality.