Soccer-World Cup preliminary squads to be decided by Friday
(Reuters) - World Cup coaches must submit a preliminary selection of players for the tournament by Friday as they begin the process of finalising their squads for the finals in Qatar.
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5 things to know about World Cup host Qatar
PARIS: Qatar, the controversial host of the football World Cup, is a key US ally in the Middle East that is rich in gas and oil.
Soccer-Schalke sack coach Kramer after German Cup defeat
(Reuters) - Struggling Bundesliga side Schalke 04 have sacked coach Frank Kramer following a 5-1 defeat by Hoffenheim in the German Cup, the club announced on Wednesday.
Qatar 2022: The story of how Pele became a World Cup legend
When Pelé headed to Sweden for the 1958 World Cup finals, he was still over four months short of his 18th birthday, and just two years on from being handed his first professional contract by his club side, Santos.
€300 billion bill possible for Qatar as World Cup looms
The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in the one month left to the 20 November kick-off.
Andy Balbirnie celebrates Ireland's 'pretty special' achievement at World Cup
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie celebrated a "pretty special" achievement from Curtis Campher and George Dockrell as they blasted their side to a thrilling victory over Scotland at the T20 World Cup.
India Vs Pakistan: Excessive Rain Predicted In Melbourne, Washout Threat Looms Large On T20 World Cup Blockbuster Contest
The India-Pakistan cricketing battle arguably remains the most anticipated contest in the sport. The hype for the October 23 clash between the two sides has been building since the schedule of the T20 World Cup 2022 was announced. But, just days ahead of the blockbuster match, a piece of worrying news has emerged from Melbourne, with a rain threat looming large on Sunday. India and Pakistan are scheduled to begin their T20 World Cup campaign at the MCG on Sunday but the match is under the threat of a washout because of the demoralising weather forecast.
"Can Impact Pakistan's Visit To India For The World Cup": PCB Responds To Jay Shah's Asia Cup In Neutral Venue Comment
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday issued a strong statement in response to Asia Cricket Council president Jay Shah's comments on Tuesday about the possibility of shifting the 2023 Asia Cup out of Pakistan, since India will not travel to the country. In it's statement PCB mentioned that it was "surprised and disappointed" at the comments made by Mr Shah and that such a step could impact Pakistan's participation in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India in 2023.