Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener
CAF President Patrice Motsepe during the 2022 FIFA World Cup CAF President Patrice Motsepe visits Morocco at Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach in Doha, Qatar on 21 November 2022. ©BackpagePix

Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener

Watch as Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe paid a visit to Ghana ahead of their Fifa World Cup opener against Portugal on Thursday evening. (more…)

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Enrique: Gavi looks set to be a star of world football
epa10323395 Gavi (C) of Spain celebrates scoring the 5-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Abir Sultan

Enrique: Gavi looks set to be a star of world football

Spain coach Luis Enrique is confident that Barcelona youngster Gavi is set for global stardom following his impressive performance against Costa Rica on Wednesday.

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De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award
epa10323629 Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Rungroj Yongrit

De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne was perplexed after being named man of the match in Wednesday's World Cup victory over Canada, stating that he "didn't know why" he was given the award.

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Brazil begin World Cup bid as Ronaldo, Portugal for tough Ghana tie
epa10322819 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group H soccer match against Ghana, at Al-Shahaniya SC Training Center, near Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/JOSE SENA GOULAO

Brazil begin World Cup bid as Ronaldo, Portugal for tough Ghana tie

Brazil kickstarts their World Cup campaign when they take on Serbia in their Group G opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal when they face Ghana on Thursday.

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Spain put Costa Rica to the sword, Japan stun Germany
epa10323455 Alvaro Morata (C) of Spain in action against goalkeeper Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Abir Sultan

Spain put Costa Rica to the sword, Japan stun Germany

Japan came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win over Germany while Spain ran riot over Costa Rica after hammering them 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

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England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle
epa10318094 Harry Kane (3-R) of England receives medical assistance after being fouled during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. EPA/Neil Hall

England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle

England captain Harry Kane will undergo an ankle scan two days before his team faces the United States in the World Cup, according to reports on Wednesday.

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Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia
epa10321504 Olivier Giroud of France reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia

Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Manchester United
File photo dated 27-08-2022 of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect, the club have announced. Issue date: Tuesday November 22, 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Manchester United

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.

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Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina in World Cup opener
epa10320075 Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Noushad Thekkayil

Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina in World Cup opener

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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