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France coach says he has only 24 players on his mind which are playing World Cup

Midfielder, 20, running the show to earn praise from World Cup veteran teammate

Denmark coach says ‘everyone is ready’ and he has no fitness concerns before must-win clash

Host team beat Iran 25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 25-20 in final to bag silverware in Lahore

Owner of Italian club proposes new chairman after entire board resigns en masse

League will see six franchises face each other in 34 matches, with final being played on February 12

Coach wants team to use Costa Rica defeat as motivation against Spain in their quest for last-16 berth

Ghana midfielder announces himself on global stage by scoring twice in 3-2 win over South Korea

Outgoing managing director says they’ve set motorsport ‘on a new path’ in his tenure under Liberty Media

Coach dismisses importance of his side’s controversial 2020 World Cup quarter-final win over African team

Arab fans, officials using football showpiece as platform to spread awareness about occupied territory’s cause

Midfielder Guimaraes says Selecao lacked usual verve against Swiss in absence of star striker

Golf legend says plantar fasciitis in his right foot is making it difficult for him to walk

World number three determined to claim back-to-back titles on home soil with Australian Open win

Casemiro guides five-time champions to 1-0 win over Switzerland; Fernandes sets up 2-0 win over Uruguay

Football legend says his support for ongoing protest in country is the reason

Defeat against Croatia will send them home after group stage in Qatar World Cup

Striker says he feels comfortable in national team after scoring in draw against Germany

Police use water cannon, teargas after coming under attack from football supporters

Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting help team comeback from 3-1 deficit to finish match 3-3

Forward wants fans to withhold their judgement until after team’s final group game against Wales

Midfielder Bentancur says Celeste have their weapons to overturn odds in a bid to reach World Cup last 16

Auger-Aliassime beats Australia’s De Minaur 6-3, 6-4 to help country claim 2-0 victory in final

Former defender urges owners to engage with supporters over potential sale of club

Coach wants world’s second-ranked side to beat Croatia to reach Qatar World Cup last 16

Veteran striker is pivotal to country’s hopes of reaching World Cup last 16 for only second time

Defender feared his dream of making football showpiece was over after injury with Man Utd in October

Dutch forward focused on Qatar World Cup as reports suggest Red Devils will look to sign him in January

Win for either team will secure a place in last 16, defeat guarantees elimination

Selecao also eye entry into knockout phase with win over Swiss; Ronaldo and co tackle Uruguay

Four-time winners snatch 1-1 draw with Spain in World Cup group match; African country bag 2-1 win

Qatar World Cup’s joint top goalscorer holds key to fire country into knock-outs for only second time

Man Utd forward describes Portuguese veteran as ‘one of my idols’, wishes him luck with new club

Students assist in engineering, IT, hospitality, and broadcasting for mega event’s success in Qatar

Spouses Gul, Amjad hosting villagers of Bhit Bhaiti for games at their place, with aim to lift their spirits

U14 girls and boys participate in two-day event on the eve of FIFA World Cup

Defender Fuller’s 81st-minute goal seals surprise 1-0 win, gives Germany lifeline

Ghana coach Addo says continent deserves more slots to reach latter World Cup stages

Qatar’s poor labourers buy fake merchandise to watch games at Asian Town stadium

Mexico's coach says his side needs to score a few goals

Midfielder impressed by versatile Brazil forward Rodrygo

Spaniard says 'part of his life left' when his great rival Federer retired in September

Striker Mbappe has been central to Les Bleus’ progression to 2022 World Cup last 16

Argentina coach reminds fans Messi and co must beat Poland to reach World Cup last 16

World No 6 orchestrates 2-1 win over Italy to help country set up title clash with Australia

Spain coach uses all technology at his disposal during players’ training

Winners in 2014 will have to beat Spain to stay alive in 2022 World Cup

Three Lions lack intensity in goalless draw with Americans in Group B clash

Senegal claims first World Cup victory to leave hosts Qatar facing group-stage elimination

English fans will not be allowed to wear crusader costumes to World Cup matches in Qatar