Former Barcelona defender Alba to retire at end of season
Former Spain and Barcelona defender Jordi Alba will retire from football at the end of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season, the Inter Miami player said on Tuesday.
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Italy coach Gattuso says Israel clash will be played in unusual atmosphere
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso says the atmosphere around next week’s World Cup qualifier against Israel will be far from ideal, whilst also warning his players that improvements are still needed despite a perfect start under his tenure.
Djokovic survives leg injury, heat exhaustion to beat Munar in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic battled through a left leg injury and heat exhaustion to beat Jaume Munar 6-3 5-7 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.
Leaving Arsenal was never on the cards, says Trossard
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard said there was never any question of him leaving Arsenal at the start of the season, despite speculation about a transfer away from the club.
Queiroz slams schedule as Oman prepare to face Qatar in key WC qualifier
Oman coach Carlos Queiroz has criticised the decision to play his side's World Cup qualifiers in Qatar and questioned the fairness of the schedule ahead of the meeting between the Gulf nations in Doha's Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.
Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week.
Dutch talent steering several countries towards 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands have enjoyed plenty of World Cup success as three-time runners-up, and at next year’s finals in North America, Dutch influence could stretch well beyond their own team.
Italy to propose global ceasefire for 2026 Milano-Cortina winter Olympics
ROME :Italy will submit a proposal for a worldwide ceasefire to the United Nations ahead of next year's Milano-Cortina winter Olympics, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday.