Florian Wirtz can solve Man City's impending Kevin De Bruyne problem
Manchester City's spell of dominance since 2015 has been defined by two men - Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne.
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Hrustic's return adds a touch of class to Australia's qualifying campaign
SYDNEY : Ajdin Hrustic was one of Australia's most influential players in the lead-up to the last World Cup but two years of injury and club issues have largely deprived the Socceroos of his deft touch in midfield.
Japan Tame North Korea In World Cup Qualifiers, Son Heung-Min Scores In Draw
Japan and Australia strode towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped points despite leading through talisman Son Heung-min. Later, Iran thrashed Turkmenistan, Asian champions Qatar beat Kuwait and Saudi Arabia won against Tajikistan as the Middle East's heavyweights remained unbeaten. And Palestine, their supporters in Gaza reeling from the Israel-Hamas war, crashed five unanswered goals past a porous Bangladesh for their first win in Group I.
Court Rules Robinho Must Serve Gang Rape Sentence In Brazil
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence -- imposed on him by an Italian court -- in Brazil, judges in Brasilia ruled Wednesday. The court ruled by nine votes to two in favor of an Italian request that Robinho serve his sentence in his home country after he was found guilty of taking part in the gang rape of an Albanian woman out celebrating her 23rd birthday at a Milan nightclub in 2013. Lawyers said Robinho, who was not present at Wednesday's hearing, would remain free pending a possible appeal against the ruling.
Rampant Portugal Thrash Sweden Without Cristiano Ronaldo
Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United hitman, 39, was rested by Martinez but his team strolled to an easy victory regardless in Guimaraes. Rafael Leao, Matheus Nunes and Bruno Fernandes all struck for the rampant hosts in the first half. Bruma and Goncalo Ramos added to Portugal's tally after the break, while Sweden attackers Viktor Gyokeres and Gustaf Nilsson netted at the other end.
North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
KUALA LUMPUR: North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday (Mar 26) will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
North Korea won't host World Cup qualifier against Japan, Kyodo reports
TOKYO :North Korea will not host a World Cup qualifier with Japan that was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang next week, Kyodo news agency reported late Thursday, citing the president of the Japan Football Association (JFA).