De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award
epa10323629 Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Rungroj Yongrit

De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne was perplexed after being named man of the match in Wednesday's World Cup victory over Canada, stating that he "didn't know why" he was given the award.

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England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle
epa10318094 Harry Kane (3-R) of England receives medical assistance after being fouled 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

England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle

England captain Harry Kane will undergo an ankle scan two days before his team faces the United States in the World Cup, according to reports on Wednesday.

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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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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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England’s Ramsdale astounded after rise to World Cup stage
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale celebrates after Granit Xhaka scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at St Mary's, Southampton. Picture date: Sunday October 23, 2022.

England’s Ramsdale astounded after rise to World Cup stage

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is astounded by his meteoric rise from obscurity in the lower leagues to the World Cup.

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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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