2030 World Cup: Saudi Arabia, Egypt & Greece set for joint bid
Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece are set to announce a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup, according to reports.
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2022 World Cup: Michael Sheen's viral battle cry for Wales vs England
England vs Wales is going to be a real corker at the 2022 World Cup.
Jesus, Coutinho left out of Brazil squad for friendlies
RIO DE JANEIRO: Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho were both left out of Brazil’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia on Friday as Tite’s side warm up for the World Cup. The five-time world champions face Ghana in French city Le Havre on September 23 before taking on Tunisia four days later at the Parc des Princes.
Amnesty warns FIFA over potential Saudi World Cup bid
Staging the 2030 men's World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be "virtually impossible" if FIFA correctly applies its human rights criteria to any bid it makes, Amnesty International has said. The Middle Eastern country, which has been widely criticised for its human rights record, is reportedly interested in hosting the centenary finals alongside Egypt and Greece.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Denise Sullivan interview & Shamrock Rovers vs Djurgardens
Denise O'Sullivan speaks to Raf Diallo, Marie Crowe and Paul Corry on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast after her goal against Slovakia fired Ireland into the second round of the 2023 FIFA World Cup play-offs.
Rugby World Cup Sevens: Ndhlovu has weathered injury storm to get back on track for Blitzboks
Mfundo Ndhlovu is one of several Rugby World Cup Sevens debutants in the Blitzboks squad and the 25-year-old is pinning any success on the preparation that has been taking shape ahead of the showpiece.
Blitzboks thrilled to have veteran Afrika back for World Cup: 'He impresses me every time I see him'
Sevens legend Cecil Afrika has made a sensational return to the Blitzboks after the injury-hit South Africans sent an SOS to the veteran player for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town this weekend.
Blitzboks get creative to counter awkward kick-off times at Sevens World Cup
The Springbok Sevens, like all teams participating at the Rugby Sevens World Cup will have to contend with the format that not only plunges teams into a knock-out game from the word go, but also late kick-offs.