Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football
epa09990422 Lautaro Martinez (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the Finalissima Conmebol - UEFA Cup of Champions soccer match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley in London, Britain, 01 June 2022. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY

Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football

Argentina will look to captain Lionel Messi to help keep their World Cup hopes alive when they take on Mexico in their next Group C fixture at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England
epa10328568 Harry Kane (L) of England in action against Tyler Adams of the US during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and the USA at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England

England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.

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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 Allende, Marx eager to clinch first win over England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13609955av) Ireland vs South Africa. Ireland's Stuart McCloskey with Damian de Allende of South Africa 2022 Bank of Ireland Nations Series, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - 05 Nov 2022

De Allende, Marx eager to clinch first win over England

Springbok duo Damian de Allende and Malcolm Marx say they are relishing the chance to claim their first win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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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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Boks lock: The competition within the squad is very good
Marvin Orie of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 09 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Boks lock: The competition within the squad is very good

Springbok lock Marvin Orie says he is enjoying the "healthy" competition in the squad for the lock position as he believes it's making the team stronger.

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