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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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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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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Three Boks feature in World Rugby’s 2022 Dream Team
epa10141102 Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, 27 August 2022. EPA/MATT TURNER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Three Boks feature in World Rugby’s 2022 Dream Team

Three Springboks have been named in the World Rugby's 2022 Dream Team at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.

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Valencia double eases Ecuador to win over hapless Qatar
epa10316359 Enner Valencia of Ecuador (R) scores the 2-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A Opening Match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 20 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Valencia double eases Ecuador to win over hapless Qatar

Hosts Qatar made a poor start to the World Cup when they were outplayed by Ecuador to slip to a 2-0 defeat at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday writes Nick Said in Doha.

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Ballon D’Or winner Benzema ruled out of World Cup
epa10310623 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

Ballon D’Or winner Benzema ruled out of World Cup

Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in his left thigh, the French Football Federation has confirmed.

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Bok secure big win in Genoa
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13630213w) Italy vs South Africa. South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse tackled by Ange Capuozzo of Italy 2022 Autumn Nations Series, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa - 19 Nov 2022

Bok secure big win in Genoa

Kurt-Lee Arendse grabbed two tries in a Man of the Match performance to inspire the Springboks to record a 63-21 win over Italy in Genoa on Saturday afternoon.

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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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