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FIFA World Cup

‘Has-been’ Belgium stars scorched after Iran World Cup draw

Belgian media on Monday lambasted the Red Devils' lacklustre scoreless World Cup draw against Iran, with the team's ageing stars drawing scorn from newspapers.

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Argentina call up Messi, Di Maria for pre-World Cup friendlies

Star forwards Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday for two friendlies...

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World Cup fans back compensation for Qatar migrant workers: poll

A majority of World Cup fans support FIFA compensating migrant workers for rights abuses during preparations for the 2022 tournament in...

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Queiroz returns ‘home’ to take up Iran post

Carlos Queiroz said he feels “at home” after he returned to Tehran on Wednesday to take charge of Iran for a...

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Right-back Hernandez injury adds to France World Cup worries

Bayern Munich right-back Lucas Hernandez will be absent for “several weeks” with a groin injury, the club said on Wednesday, adding...

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Wales manager Page signs new deal as World Cup looms

Robert Page has signed a new four-year contract as Wales manager as he prepares to lead the national team to only...

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Chelsea midfielder Ziyech recalled to Morocco squad

Hakim Ziyech’s hopes of playing for Morocco at the World Cup finals later this year have been boosted after he was...

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World Cup beer-drinking ‘business as usual’ in Qatar – top organiser

Beer-drinking will be “business as usual” at the Qatar World Cup, the tournament’s chief insisted Thursday, despite severely restricted alcohol sales...

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Japan to play friendly against Canada before World Cup

Japan will play a final warm-up against Canada in November a few days before the start of the World Cup in...

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Dutch midfielder Wijnaldum likely to miss World Cup with broken leg

Injured Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is unlikely to feature at this year’s World Cup after Roma general manager Tiago Pinto said...

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Former coach Hiddink to help Australia’s World Cup build-up

Australia recruited former coach Guus Hiddink on Monday to help in their World Cup build-up, with the experienced Dutch tactician invited...

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