Grifo bags brace as Italy beat Albania in friendly
epa10309114 Italy's Giacomo Raspadori (L) in action against Albania's Ardian Ismajli (R) during the International Friendly soccer match between Albania and Italy in Tirana, Albania, 16 November 2022. EPA/MALTON DIBRA

Grifo bags brace as Italy beat Albania in friendly

A brace by Vincenzo Grifo helped his side earn a routine 3-1 friendly win over Albania on Wednesday night ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

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Messi scores as Argentina thrash UAE in WC warm-up game
epa10308721 Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina scoring the fourth goal of his team during the international friendly soccer match between the United Arab Emirates and Argentina in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 November 2022. Argentina is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar with their first match against Saudi Arabia on 22 November. EPA/ALI HAIDER

Messi scores as Argentina thrash UAE in WC warm-up game

Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria starred as Argentina trashed the United Arab Emirates 5-0 in their final World Cup warmup match.

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Top five African scorers at the World Cup
Asamoah Gyan celebrating after scoring a goal during the ACQ at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana© Christian Thompson/Backpagepix

Top five African scorers at the World Cup

There have been some legendary stars from the African continent who have graced the World Cup down the years, and more will get the opportunity to write their names into the history books in Qatar this year.

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Top five African scorers at the World Cup
Asamoah Gyan celebrating after scoring a goal during the ACQ at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana© Christian Thompson/Backpagepix

Top five African scorers at the World Cup

There have been some legendary stars from the African continent who have graced the World Cup down the years, and more will get the opportunity to write their names into the history books in Qatar this year.

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De Reuck: We are capable of coming out strong
Gabadihno Mhango of AmaZulu challenged by Rushine De Reuck of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

De Reuck: We are capable of coming out strong

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rushine De Reuck says there is enough talent and quality within the national setup to overcome Mozambique and Angola.

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