Dani Alves in, Firmino out as Brazil name World Cup squad
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino was left off the list Monday as Brazil coach Tite named his World Cup squad, seeking a sixth title with a team led by Neymar and 39-year-old veteran Dani Alves.
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Uruguay and Barca will decide on Araujo's fitness for World Cup, says Xavi
Barcelona and Uruguay will take a joint decision on Ronald Araujo's fitness as the defender looks to recover in time for the World Cup later this month, the LaLiga club's manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday.
Alves makes Brazil World Cup squad, Firmino left out
Brazil have included 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves but left out Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in their 26-man World Cup squad which was named by coach Tite on Monday.
Firmino left out of Brazil World Cup squad, Alves in
Brazil coach Tite on Monday named his 26-man World Cup squad for Qatar, including 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves while leaving out Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino as the five-times champions prepare for the tournament starting on Nov. 20.
Argentines forsake buying homes to see Messi play in World Cup
BUENOS AIRES: Emiliano Matrangolo, 39, a business administration graduate in Buenos Aires, is putting everything on the line for the chance to travel to the soccer World Cup in Qatar to cheer on his team, one of the tournament favorites, and star striker Lionel Messi.
Boucher says Proteas' poor World Cup history is a mental hurdle: 'It's not the only upset'
Outgoing Proteas coach Mark Boucher admits that failing at multiple ICC events has "naturally" played on the team's mind after South Africa crashed out of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Referee issues 10 red cards in fiery Cup final match
Qatar World Cup-bound referee Facundo Tello dished out 10 red cards in Argentina’s Champions Trophy final match on Sunday.
Le Clos stars to claim 3rd spot in Swimming World Cup series, Sates ends 5th
South African swimmer Chad le Clos walked away with nine medals to finish third overall following the third and final leg of the FINA Swimming World Cup in Indianapolis.