Petr Cech takes on new Chelsea role with Thomas Tuchel's absence at Club World Cup
Chelsea legend Petr Cech has stepped up to help the Blues deal with Thomas Tuchel 's absence at the Club World Cup.
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FIFA 'inundated' with 17 million requests for World Cup tickets
FIFA said on Tuesday it had been deluged with requests for 17 million tickets for the World Cup finals in the first round of sales. Demand was highest from the Qatar hosts of the controversial tournament in November-December but that it had been "inundated" with requests from Argentina, Brazil, England, France, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United States.
Tuchel absence 'big challenge' for Chelsea at Club World Cup
Chelsea assistant Zsolt Low said Tuesday the absence of Covid-hit Thomas Tuchel presents a "big challenge" for the European champions at the Club World Cup.
Four Members Of Afghanistan U19 World Cup Squad Head To UK, Urged To Travel Back Home
Four members of the Afghanistan U19 World Cup squad have chosen to travel to the UK instead of travelling back to Afghanistan along with their other teammates. The four members are currently in London and their transit visas are set to expire on February 8, reported ESPNcricinfo. Afghanistan had finished fourth in the recently-concluded U19 World Cup. Currently, it is not known whether the four members are seeking asylum in the UK. Afghanistan Cricket Board has also not officially commented on the matter. However, the calls asking the members to return home have risen.
Al Hilal coach says FIFA Club World Cup format unfair
Al Hilal coach Leonardo Jardim has criticised the format of FIFA's Club World Cup on the eve of his side's semi-final clash with Chelsea, saying it is too weighted in favour of Europe's heavyweights.
Steph Houghton: England captain misses out on Arnold Clark Cup squad because of injury
Manchester City defender Steph Houghton is not in the England squad for upcoming fixtures against Canada, Spain and Germany.
Aliou Cisse: Senegal coach's path to Africa Cup of Nations glory
Aliou Cisse pointedly looked around Bamako's Stade du 26 Mars, then began a long run-up and blasted his penalty kick onto the shins of Boukar Alioum to hand Cameroon the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Salah set for Liverpool return after Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak
LONDON: Mohamed Salah could play for Liverpool against Leicester on Thursday after his Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak but Sadio Mane will not be available after returning to Senegal to celebrate his team’s victory Senegal beat Egypt on penalties after Sunday’s final in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde finished goalless, with Mane scoring the decisive spot-kick in a match that pitted Liverpool’s two star forward against each other. Salah returned to Liverpool’s training center on Tuesday and will be assessed by medical staff ahead of the game against mid-table Leicester. “Mo is now back, I spoke already to him,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com.