Champions Cup: Munster’s Johann van Graan is looking to rely on the ‘16th man’
Munster coach Johann van Graan believes “nothing is impossible” as he looks ahead to his side’s Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Toulouse in Dublin.
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England's Three Lions anthem may be banned at World Cup, say reports
England anthem Three Lions looks set to be banned at the next World Cup, according to The Sun, with the FA picking a different song to be played at matches - possibly Sweet Caroline. The paper claims discussions are now under way at FA headquarters over which song will be played ahead of England matches in Qatar, with the Euro 96 anthem Three Lions falling out of favour.
Al Ain boss Serhiy Rebrov cuts short Pro League Cup celebrations to focus on league
Al Ain manager Serhiy Rebrov has said the team’s Pro League Cup celebrations were short and sweet as attention turns to the Adnoc Pro League.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand Of God' World Cup Jersey Auctioned For Record $9.3 Million: Sotheby's
The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore while scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, was auctioned for $9.3 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby's said Wednesday. Seven bidders vied for the garment in an auction that began April 20 and ended Wednesday morning, Sotheby's said, without releasing the name of the buyer.
Analysis-Qatar scores as World Cup host but may not net long-term goals
DOHA : Tucked behind Doha's $300-million Lusail Boulevard, where construction workers are toiling to transform desert into a Champs-Elysees-inspired commercial thoroughfare before the 2022 soccer World Cup, sits a sole convenience store.
Junior World Cup-bound shooters facing visa glitch
World Cup in Germany's Suhl, which is yet to be cleared by the German embassy in Delhi. TOI has learnt that 21 members of the 81-strong contingent are awaiting visas for the tournament, scheduled from May 9 to 20. Among them is chief 25m pistol coach Ronak Pandit.
North Carolina tops Kansas City, will play Washington in NWSL Challenge Cup final
The North Carolina Courage downed hosts Kansas City Current 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the 2022 National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup final.
FIFA confirms World Cup playoffs schedule
Global soccer governing body FIFA confirmed that the intercontinental playoffs for the World Cup will be played at Doha's Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on June 13-14.