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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Sane ruled out of Germany’s opening clash against Japan
epa10202465 Leroy Sane of Germany reacts during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Germany and Hungary in Leipzig, Germany, 23 September 2022. EPA/FILIP SINGER

Sane ruled out of Germany’s opening clash against Japan

Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening World Cup encounter against Japan with a knee injury.

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Messi ready for first test at World Cup
epa10317794 Argentina captain Lionel Messi and teammates during a training session of the team in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. Argentina will face Saudi Arabia on 22 November their group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Messi ready for first test at World Cup

Lionel Messi will get what is likely to be his last chance to win the World Cup on Tuesday when Argentina and the current champions France play in Qatar.

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Highlights: England, Netherlands win comfortably, Wales salvage a draw
epa10318223 Jack Grealish (R) of England celebrates with teammates after scoring the 6-1 lead 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

Highlights: England, Netherlands win comfortably, Wales salvage a draw

England made a flying start at the World Cup by outclassing Iran, while the Netherlands claimed a comfortable win and Wales fought back to earn a draw against the United States on Monday.

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Saka on double as England hit Iran for six
epa10318156 Bukayo Saka (R) of England scores the 4-0 lead 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

Saka on double as England hit Iran for six

England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start after they cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory over Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday afternoon.

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Nienaber call up six players to join Springbok squad in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13608515ad) Head Coach Jacques Nienaber South Africa Captain's Run, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 04 Nov 2022

Nienaber call up six players to join Springbok squad in England

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber called up six players to his squad for Saturday's final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against England.

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Ronaldo says tiff with Man Utd won’t effect Portugal team
epa10306712 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2-L) in action during a training session in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, 15 November 2022. EPA/ANTONIO PEDRO SANTOS

Ronaldo says tiff with Man Utd won’t effect Portugal team

Cristiano Ronaldo says his row with Manchester United will not have any effect on the Portuguese national team at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Broos: We play good football
Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa during the 2022 International Friendly South Africa press conference and training at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 19 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Broos: We play good football

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists that fatigue played a huge role in their 1-1 draw against Angola in their international friendly match at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday

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