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Chelsea close in on Zakharyan
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 23:44
Chelsea have come very close to completing a deal to sign Arsen Zakharyan from Dinamo Moscow, according to Fabrizio Romano. They have already reached an agreement with the player over the proposed personal terms, their c...
Italy deserved automatic spot at Qatar World Cup, says Mancini
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 13:02
Italy deserved to automatically qualify for the 2022 World Cup given their status as European champions, according to head coach Roberto Mancini. Top seeds Italy finished second to Switzerland in their qualifying group a...
Everyone Is on a Long and Forlorn Search for Goals
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2022 02:06
A team hoping to reach the knockout rounds can't score only perfect goals. It must score the cheap and scrappy ones, too. And this U.S. team does not, at least not as often as it should.
Messi's defining Argentina moments
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 01:00
As Lionel Messi prepares for what he says may be his last World Cup, we look at the highs and lows of his Argentina career...
How does Bale still deliver in the big games?
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 00:57
When Wales last played in a World Cup, their first game ended in a 1-1 draw with the great John Charles scoring the equaliser. Sixty-four years on, it was appropriate it was that other Welsh hero Gareth Bale who levelled...
Glazers open to selling Man Utd
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 23:58
The Glazer family are open to selling Manchester United.
We need players who can run! - Kompany jokes Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn´t be a good fit for Burnley
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 23:52
Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany joked he would not sign Cristiano Ronaldo as Burnley “need players who can run”. Ronaldo is preparing for the World Cup with Portugal ahead of Thursday’s Group H opener agains...
On Fox Sports, Viewers Get a World Cup Scrubbed of Controversy
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2022 23:18
Other broadcasters are questioning Qatar's treatment of migrant workers and its laws against homosexuality. Fox Sports' coverage, heavily sponsored by Qatar, is focused on the matches.
France vs. Australia: Les Blues Show Off Their Depth Against the Socceroos
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2022 23:14
Australia generated a handful of chances, but France dominated possession and unleashed 23 shots on Australia's goal.
France rally to overwhelm Australia as Giroud equals record
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 23:00
Reigning champions France recovered from an early Australia goal to win 4-1 as they began their World Cup defence in style in Qatar.
"You need to believe in yourself" - Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard after his team stunned Argentina at World Cup (Video)
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 22:59
Before opening their World Cup campaign, Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard said he and his team had come to Qatar to compete, and they’ve delivered on the promise by beating Argentina, the champions of South America an...
England fans in Qatar play down media reports amid World Cup organization controversies (Video)
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 22:44
FIFA’s decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has been followed by strong criticism from western media practically since it was made. However, these England fans obviously have nothing against the Middle East co...
Modric urges Croatia focus on Qatar despite ´unforgettable´ 2018 World Cup
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 22:42
Croatia’s World Cup exploits at Russia 2018 remain “unforgettable” for Luka Modric but the veteran midfielder wants to put those memories aside in Qatar. Modric claimed the Ballon d’Or in 2018 after guiding Croat...
Mexico and Poland Draw and Miss a Chance to Gain the Upper Hand in Their Group
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2022 21:22
The match took on a different complexion even before kickoff, following Saudi Arabia's stunning upset of Argentina in the other Group C match on Tuesday.
´Both parties will be delighted´ - Ferdinand satisfied after Ronaldo´s Man Utd exit announced
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 21:12
Rio Ferdinand believes both Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United will be delighted after they announced they were parting ways on Tuesday. The decision comes after Ronaldo’s bombshell exclusive interview with Piers ...
Belgium v Canada: Osorio confident of upsetting Red Devils
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 21:00
Canada will go into their World Cup opener against Belgium with “belief, not hope”, according to midfielder Jonathan Osorio. The North Americans defied expectations to top the final group of CONCACAF qualifying – a...
Man Utd owners to explore sale as Glazers seek new investment
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 20:30
Manchester United could finally be sold by its American owners after a 17-year reign dominated by fan protests and declining on-pitch performance.
Explained: What went wrong for Ronaldo & who could sign him?
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 20:13
Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol assesses why Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United ended in such acrimonious circumstances.
Mexico 0-0 Poland: Lewandowski fluffs his lines in dismal draw
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 20:06
Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty on another night of World Cup frustration as his Poland side had to settle for a goalless draw in their Group C opener against Mexico. The Barcelona striker was generously awarded the ...
´Time to seek a new challenge´ - Ronaldo releases statement after Man Utd exit
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 20:04
Cristiano Ronaldo says it was “the right time to seek a new challenge” after Manchester United announced he was to leave Old Trafford with immediate effect. Ronaldo caused a storm last week in an exclusive interview ...
Chelsea, Sporting, Bayern... MLS? - Ronaldo´s options after stunning Man Utd exit
Soccer News - 22 Nov 2022 20:00
Cristiano Ronaldo’s second spell at Manchester United officially came to an end on Tuesday. United confirmed the Portugal superstar has departed Old Trafford by mutual consent, despite having six months to run on his c...
Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico-Poland stalemate
Sky Sports - 22 Nov 2022 20:00
Guillermo Ochoa saved a Robert Lewandowski penalty as Mexico and Poland played out a 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group C opener in Doha.