More questions than answers for troubled holders France
PARIS: France head into the World Cup with more questions than answers after their build-up to the tournament was marred by injuries, poor results and off-field distractions.
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Soccer-England's Chilwell a World Cup doubt after last-gasp injury
LONDON : England's Ben Chilwell pulled up in stoppage time of Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday with a suspected hamstring injury, putting his participation in the World Cup in Qatar in doubt.
Soccer-Copenhagen score maiden goal in draw with Dortmund
COPENHAGEN : FC Copenhagen scored their first goal in this season's Champions League campaign, drawing 1-1 with already qualified Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in their last Group G game.
United States plan two post-Qatar friendlies in January
The United States will officially begin their 2026 World Cup countdown with a pair of international friendlies on home soil in January, US Soccer said on Wednesday.
Variety key for Sexton if Irish are to lay World Cup ghosts to rest
Variety is the key if Ireland are to finally make an impact at the Rugby World Cup or they have "got to be able to beat different teams playing different games", said their captain Johnny Sexton.
Carlos Carvalhal appointed new Celta Vigo boss
Celta Vigo sacked coach Eduardo Coudet and appointed Carlos Carvalhal in his stead on Wednesday after a bad string of results which left them 16th in La Liga, one point above the relegation zone.
Scotland to host England in 150th anniversary match
England and Scotland will mark the 150th anniversary of their first meeting with a match at Glasgow's Hampden Park on Sept. 12 next year, the teams announced on Wednesday (Nov 2).
Canada's Jessie Fleming signs new contract with Chelsea
Canadian international Jessie Fleming has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping her at the English club until the summer of 2025.