Sunderland supporters react as defender Bailey Wright qualifies for the World Cup
Sunderland defended Bailey Wright was overjoyed to prove doubters wrong as his Australia side booked their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Stamkos strikes twice as Lightning sink Rangers and return to Stanley Cup final
Steven Stamkos scored two goals and the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup final for the third straight year after beating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night.
Gareth Bale cryptic over move to Cardiff ahead of the World Cup, as Wales prepare to face the Netherlands
Gareth Bale was cryptic over a potential move to Cardiff City ahead of the World Cup, after saying the standard of football does not make “too much of a difference.” Bale recently left Real Madrid following the conclusion of his contract, ending nine trophy-laden years at the Bernabeu. Ad/> “I have options it's just about thinking where is the best place to go, what's the best for my kids, my family,” he said in the pre-match press conference before tonight’s UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands.
Taiwan World Cup fans likely to be listed as Chinese
DOHA/TAIPEI : An identification card that doubles as an entry visa for the World Cup in Qatar is likely to list Taiwan fans as being from China, a senior Qatari official said on Tuesday, after the island complained its citizens could not register as Taiwanese.
Australia edge Peru on penalties to claim World Cup spot
DOHA :Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw after extra time in an inter-continental playoff on Monday.
Leicester City's transfer window hit by World Cup timing – for bad and for good
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the hit to finances that has had on all but the very richest clubs, this transfer window was always likely to be a peculiar one. But there is another big factor at play: a winter World Cup.
How Rangers legend helped Accies to shock Ibrox cup win
Former Hamilton Accies secretary Scott Struthers has paid tribute to "distinguished" former coach Davie Wilson, and revealed how the Rangers legend played a role in his old club's Scottish Cup downfall in 1987.
Legacy and pride on the line as FIFA prepares to name 2026 World Cup host cities
NEW YORK : The countdown to World Cup 2026 kicks off in earnest on Thursday, as soccer fans across Canada, Mexico and the United States learn whether their cities made the coveted cut to host the 48-team tournament.