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Defeat in Jakarta prompted Saudi changes, says coach Renard
JEDDAH :Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said losing to Indonesia in Jakarta last year had been the spur to make the changes required to his squad that led them to seal a crucial victory over Patrick Kluivert's side on Wednesday.
Barcelona's Cubarsi embraces grounded lifestyle amid rising profile
MADRID :Barcelona's teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, an emerging talent for club and country, has shed light on his grounded lifestyle off the pitch, painting a picture far removed from the typical image of a footballer's glamorous life.
Bill Belichick vows he's 'fully committed' to North Carolina football despite split rumors
Joel Klatt joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Arch Manning’s struggles, whether or not Bill Belichick is a bad fit for UNC, and if USC can beat Michigan.
Finn Azaz: Win for Ireland in Portugal would be bigger shock than Armenia defeat
Finn Azaz has admitted a Republic of Ireland victory in Portugal would be a bigger shock than their defeat in Armenia as they attempt to get their World Cup qualification campaign back on track.
Unsuitable owners could be forced to sell clubs – chair of football regulator
Unsuitable owners could be forced to sell football clubs, the chairman of the new independent regulator has said.
IFR chair warns unsuitable club owners may have to sell up
Sheffield Wednesday's financial crisis represents a "significant problem" for English football, according to the new chair of the Independent Football Regulator, who said that club owners deemed unsuitable could be forced to sell their teams as a last resort.
France do not fear Argentina and Spain, says Saliba
France centre back William Saliba said his side are not intimidated by facing reigning champions Argentina or European holders Spain at next year's World Cup and believe they can overcome any rival.