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World Cup history makers Morocco the star attraction at draw
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and 53 other African nations will discover on Wednesday who they must overcome to…
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Jamie Joseph to quit as Japan head coach after World Cup
Jamie Joseph has announced plans to step down as Japan’s head coach after this year’s Rugby World Cup, local media…
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Banyana Banyana en route to World Cup after a chaotic week
The first group of Banyana Banyana players are on a flight to the Fifa Women’s World Cup, after a chaotic…
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World Cup in sight as Rugby Championship kicks off
A shortened Rugby Championship to accommodate the World Cup starts on Saturday with southern hemisphere teams honing their game plans…
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SAFA hopes to resolve disputes before Banyana depart for World Cup
South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao says they are hoping to resolve outstanding contractual disputes with players by…
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Springboks to use Rugby Championship as training ground for World Cup
The Rugby Championship this year is a curtailed affair, it is primarily being used as preparation for the World Cup…
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Zimbabwe Beat West Indies, Dutch Knock Nepal Out Of Cricket World Cup qualifier
Zimbabwe stunned West Indies by 35 runs in a crucial World Cup qualifying triumph on Saturday while the Netherlands ended…
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New Zealand all-rounder Bracewell out of ODI World Cup with injury
All-rounder Michael Bracewell will miss the one-day World Cup this October with a ruptured Achilles tendon, New Zealand Cricket said…
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Lionel Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he “doesn’t think” he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese…
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Tottenham’s Iwabuchi axed from Japan squad for World Cup
Experienced Tottenham forward Mana Iwabuchi was a surprise casualty when Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda named his Women’s World Cup squad…
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All Blacks centre Havili out for two months as World Cup looms
Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson backed David Havili to be fit for the World Cup after the All Blacks centre…
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Springbok Kolbe leaving Top 14 Toulon ahead of World Cup
World Cup-winning Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title,…
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NZ captain Williamson set to miss World Cup after knee injury
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson looks set to miss the one-day World Cup in India later this year after rupturing…
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Aiden Markram takes South Africa to verge of World Cup
Aiden Markram hit 175 off 126 balls as South Africa took a giant step towards automatic qualification for the Cricket…
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FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups
FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to…
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Springbok Thomas du Toit to join Bath after World Cup
South Africa tight-head prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after this year’s Rugby World Cup, the English club announced…
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England’s Chilwell mentally stronger after missing World Cup
England and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell said that missing the World Cup with an injury made him mentally stronger. The…
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France’s Ethan Dumortier keeping feet on ground ahead of World Cup
France winger Ethan Dumortier says he hopes to remain humble despite becoming a key player for this year’s Rugby World…
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FIFA says 2026 World Cup will have record 104 matches
The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games due to the expanded format with…
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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu staying on after World Cup
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Samurai Blue to the last 16 at the…
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2022 World Cup Final: Argentina wins 4 – 2 on penalties against France
Lionel Messi has led Argentina to World Cup glory after beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling…
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2022 World Cup: Morocco 1 – 0 Portugal
Morocco became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final and ended the hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.…
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2022 World Cup: Morocco wins 3 – 0 on penalties against Spain
Achraf Hakimi made himself a hero with a chipped winning penalty as Morocco stunned Spain 3-0 in a shootout after…
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#ARGAUS: Argentina 2 – 1 Australia
Lionel Messi produced a moment of magic on his 1,000th career game as two-time champions Argentina beat Australia to reach…
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2022 World Cup: Ghana 0 – 2 Uruguay
Uruguay beat Ghana but went out of the World Cup on goals scored as they finished third behind South Korea…
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2022 World Cup: Japan 2 – 1 Spain
Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate…
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2022 World Cup: Saudi Arabia 1 – 2 Mexico
Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 but agonizingly went out of the World Cup on goal difference on a night of…
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2022 World Cup: Tunisia 1 – 0 France
France had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside in the final minute of stoppage-time as Tunisia held on…
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2022 World Cup: Cameroon 3 – 3 Serbia
Cameroon kept their hopes alive of reaching the World Cup last 16 after battling back from two goals down to…
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2022 World Cup: Spain 1 – 1 Germany
Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a precious point against Spain as they fight for World Cup survival. Germany’s hopes of reaching…
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2022 World Cup: Croatia 4 – 1 Canada
Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal, but it was not enough to stop them being knocked out of…
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2022 World Cup: Belgium 0 – 2 Morocco
Morocco caused the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium thanks to…
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Springboks End 2022 With Big Win Over ENGLAND
TWICKENHAM – World champions South Africa ended 2022 on a high with a convincing 27-13 win over England at Twickenham…
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2022 World Cup: Argentina 2 – 0 Mexico
Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark magic to help keep Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive with victory in a…
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2022 World Cup: Poland 2 – 0 Saudi Arabia
Robert Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal as Poland earned a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group…
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2022 World Cup: Tunisia 0 – 1 Australia
Australia forward Mitchell Duke dedicated his match-winning goal against Tunisia to his son and said it is “a moment I…
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2022 World Cup: Wales 0 – 2 Iran
Wales’ first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffered a heartbreaking…
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2022 World Cup: England 6 – 2 Iran
England’s World Cup campaign opened in a thoroughly convincing fashion as they outclassed Iran in Doha to equal their biggest-ever…
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Europa League and Champions draw fixtures and dates
Champions League & Europa League draws Last 16 second leg dates Tuesday 7 March 2023 Benfica vs Club Brugge Chelsea…
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World Cup hosts Qatar face a tricky group stage
The 2022 World Cup starts in a fortnight, and starting this week Independent Media will breakdown each group, and the…
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#T20WorldCup: Zimbabwe wins by one run against Pakistan
Pakistan’s World Cup hopes suffered further damage with a shock one-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Perth. An inspired performance from…
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Dubai airport gears up to handle World Cup supporters
Dubai International Airport, a major aviation hub, is gearing up to help ease transit travel for World Cup supporters ahead…
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Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dreams shuttered
IT was a case of so close, yet so far for Bafana Bafana. They had their dream well within grasp,…
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South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock misses T20 World Cup game after refusing to take knee
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has reacted following personal decision by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock not to “take the…
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Jesse Lingard rejects new Manchester United deal
Jesse Lingard rejects new Man United deal. England forward Jesse Lingard has rejected a contract offer from Manchester United. It…
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Uefa president Ceferin rejects idea of holding World Cup after every 2 years
Uefa president Ceferin rejects idea of holding World after every 2 years. Fifa is holding a feasibility study into a…
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Banyana Banyana to use the Cyprus Cup as preparation for World Cup
Banyana Banyana to use the Cyprus Cup as preparation for World Cup. Banyana, who did well on the continent, finishing…
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Carol Tshabalala spices up DStv #WorldCup Studio – Pictures
Carol Tshabalala spices up DStv #WorldCup Studio – Pictures. Gone are the days where soccer and most sports were only…
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Mohamed Salah confident of playing for Egypt at the world Cup
Salah, 25, left the pitch in Kiev in tears after a first-half challenge with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. “Your…
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