France sweat on Benzema, Varane fitness ahead of World Cup opener
epa10310723 France's Karim Benzema attends his team's training session in Doha, Qatar, 17 November 2022. The FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place from 20 November to 18 December 2022 in Qatar. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

France sweat on Benzema, Varane fitness ahead of World Cup opener

France hopes that Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be ready to play in their first World Cup game against Australia.

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Son set to play in Korea’s World Cup opener
epa10308195 South Korea forward Son Heung-min attends a training session of the South Korean national soccer team at the Al Egla training facility in Doha, Qatar, 16 November 2022. South Korea will play their first game in group H on 24 November against Uruguay. Son Heung-min is recovering from a fractured eye socket that he suffered in an UEFA Champions League game against Marseille on 01 November. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Son set to play in Korea’s World Cup opener

Son Heung-min will play in South Korea's opening World Cup match despite suffering a severe facial injury, former captain Koo Ja-cheol said.

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Senegal star Mane out of World Cup
Sadio Mane of Senegal is on the attack during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying football match between Senegal and Benin held at Stade Olympique de Diamniadio, Diamniadio,Senegal on 4 June 2022 ©BackpagePix

Senegal star Mane out of World Cup

Senegal forward Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a leg injury he sustained while playing for Bayern Munich.

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Broos: I’m very proud of my team
Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa reacts during the 2022 International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 17 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Broos: I’m very proud of my team

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was pleased with his side's performance after they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly match at the Mbombela Stadium on Thursday evening.

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Bafana come back to beat Mozambique
Bongukuhle Hlongwane of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the 2022 International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 17 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana come back to beat Mozambique

Bafana Bafana came from a goal down to beat Mozambique 2-1 in an international friendly at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Thursday evening.

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Libbok: I will play wherever the team need me
TOULON, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 11: Manie Libbok during the South Africa men's national rugby team captain's run at Stade Mayol on November 11, 2022 in Toulon, France. (Photo by Clement Mahoudeau/Gallo Images)

Libbok: I will play wherever the team need me

Springbok utility back Manie Libbok is expecting their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy to be a tough battle in Genoa.

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