FIFA appeals for World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine
[FILES] The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich
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Portugal line up Ronaldo, other top players against Nigeria before Ghana clash
Omonia’s Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho (R) shares a joke with Manchester United’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (L) during the UEFA Europa League Group E football match between Manchester United and Omonoia Nicosia, at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, north-west England, on October 13, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Maddison gets squad number as injury fears are eased
England have revealed their squad numbers for the World Cup in Qatar and seemingly ended any lingering doubts over James Maddison's fitness by giving him the number 25 shirt.
Brentford stun Manchester City thanks to Toney double
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 12, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Fans urged to chant Mahsa Amini name at Iran World Cup games
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 29, 2022 Iranian refugees and Iranians living in Greece lit candles forming the name ‘Mahsa’ during a demonstration to commemorate 40 days from the death of Iranian Mahsa Amini while in police custody in Iran, in central Athens. – Vice President Kamala Harris vowed on November 2, 2022 that the United States would work to remove Iran from a UN body on women’s rights as she saluted the “bravery” of women-led protests against the clerical state. (Photo by Louisa GOULIAMAKI / AFP)
Black Ferns edge out England to lift the World Cup
Winger Ayesha Leti-l'iga scored a try nine minutes from time to give New Zealand a 34-31 victory over England in a thriller of a World Cup final as the Black Ferns claimed a sixth world title at a packed Eden Park.
Son named in South Korea’s World Cup squad but ‘no final decision’
[FILES] South Korea’s midfielder Son Heung-min waves to his fans after a friendly football match (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
Ange Postecoglou proud of Cameron Carter-Vickers for going all in at Celtic
Ange Postecoglou has hailed Cameron Carter-Vickers for going all in at Celtic and getting a World Cup spot as a consequence.