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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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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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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France sweat on Benzema, Varane fitness ahead of World Cup opener
epa10310723 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

France sweat on Benzema, Varane fitness ahead of World Cup opener

France hopes that Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be ready to play in their first World Cup game against Australia.

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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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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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