Canada falls short in against Norway in bronze game; Finland beats Switzerland to win tournament
Noah Steen scored in overtime to earn Norway a 3-2 upset win over Canada on Sunday to claim the bronze medal at the world hockey championship.
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Iran beat Gambia as federation seeks FIFA clarity over visas
ANTALYA, Turkey, May 29 : Iran have asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of their World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the Islamic Republic's national football federation (FFIRI) said on Friday.
Portugal coach: ‘No one should doubt’ Ronaldo could play 2030 World Cup
LISBON: With Cristiano Ronaldo set to be 45 years old when Portugal hosts the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Morocco, one might think it’s unlikely that he’ll be on the squad for what would be his seventh World Cup. But don’t tell that to Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez. “No one should doubt that (he could play in 2030),” Martinez said Thursday in an appearance on Cadena Ser radio. “He’s earned it.” Ronaldo, who debuted for Portugal at 18 in August of 2003, is comfortably the country’s leader in all-time appearances (226, 80 more than Joao Moutinho) and goals (143, 96 more than Pauleta). He led Portugal to the 2016 European Championship and to a fourth-place finish at the 2006 World Cup, the country’s best finish at a World Cup since a third- place showing in 1966. A penalty-kick goal against Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar made him the first player to score at five different World Cups. Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi are set to simultaneously become the first players in history to appear in six World Cups at this summer’s event. “I have worked with many players that have won a Champions League or a Ballon d’Or, and the next day they lose their appetite.
Iranian FA chief unaware of Azmoun World Cup call-up plans
May 29 : Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj said on Thursday he was unaware of any plans to bring striker Sardar Azmoun into Iran's World Cup squad despite an appeal for his recall from a vice president of the Islamic Republic.
Heimir Hallgrimsson tells Jack Moylan he warrants Nations League place
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has told Jack Moylan he has done enough to warrant inclusion in his Nations League squad despite being sent off during the friendly victory over Qatar.
Ireland vs Qatar preview: Who is included in the squad and when is it on?
While most of the football world is focused on the World Cup next month, the Republic of Ireland will have the consolation of two friendlies between Qatar and Canada.
South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team
SUWON, South Korea: Suwon FC Women's coach has said his team felt "hurt" by a lack of home support after losing to the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in African Champions League final first leg
PRETORIA, May 17 : Hosts Mamelodi Sundowns beat Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in the first leg of the African Champions League final on Sunday, with left back Aubrey Modiba scoring the game’s only goal.