Six star players to watch at the FIFA World Cup
The 2022 World Cup gets underway in three weeks' time in Qatar, with France hoping to become the first team to successfully defend the title since Brazil 60 years ago.
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Belgium sweating over Romelu Lukaku injury 'setback'
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez says the absence of "irreplaceable" Romelu Lukaku from the World Cup would force his side to change the way they play, but the striker has not been ruled out of the tournament yet, team officials confirmed.
Fritz wins in Paris to remain in hunt for ATP Finals spot
PARIS: Taylor Fritz of the United States stayed in contention for one of the two remaining ATP Finals spots by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday. The ninth-seeded Fritz rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the opening set and took the second by winning the last four games. Davidovich Fokina made 24 unforced errors to just nine for Fritz.
Australia beat Ireland to boost T20 World Cup semifinal chances
BRISBANE: Australia got their Twenty20 World Cup defense back on track with a 42-run win over Ireland at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.
Ukraine football federation asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
KYIV, Ukraine: The Ukrainian football federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup next month, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons. The call was made three weeks before Iran is due to face England in the first Group B game in Qatar. The group also includes the United States and Wales.
Nicky Butt to succeed Gary Neville as Salford chief executive
Nicky Butt is to take over from fellow co-owner Gary Neville as chief executive of Salford, the League Two club have announced.
Saudi Arabia continue Abu Dhabi training sessions ahead of Iceland friendly
ABU DHABI: The Saudi Arabia national team resumed their preparation camp in Abu Dhabi on Monday morning with a light training session.
Blow for France as Pogba ruled out of World Cup
France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup in Qatar after failing to recover from knee surgery, his agent said on Monday.