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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Bafana come back to beat Mozambique
Bongukuhle Hlongwane of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the 2022 International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 17 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana come back to beat Mozambique

Bafana Bafana came from a goal down to beat Mozambique 2-1 in an international friendly at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Thursday evening.

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Libbok: I will play wherever the team need me
TOULON, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 11: Manie Libbok during the South Africa men's national rugby team captain's run at Stade Mayol on November 11, 2022 in Toulon, France. (Photo by Clement Mahoudeau/Gallo Images)

Libbok: I will play wherever the team need me

Springbok utility back Manie Libbok is expecting their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy to be a tough battle in Genoa.

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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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Top five African scorers at the World Cup
Asamoah Gyan celebrating after scoring a goal during the ACQ at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana© Christian Thompson/Backpagepix

Top five African scorers at the World Cup

There have been some legendary stars from the African continent who have graced the World Cup down the years, and more will get the opportunity to write their names into the history books in Qatar this year.

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Top five African scorers at the World Cup
Asamoah Gyan celebrating after scoring a goal during the ACQ at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana© Christian Thompson/Backpagepix

Top five African scorers at the World Cup

There have been some legendary stars from the African continent who have graced the World Cup down the years, and more will get the opportunity to write their names into the history books in Qatar this year.

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Ashton United make loan bid for City’s Erling Haaland
File photo dated 05-11-2022 of Erling Haaland, who Non-League Ashton United claim to have made a cheeky bid to sign on loan during the World Cup. Issue date: Monday November 14, 2022.

Ashton United make loan bid for City’s Erling Haaland

Non-League outfit Ashton United have made a shocking bid to sign Erling Haaland on loan from neighbours Manchester City during the World Cup.

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