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Senegalese coach describes match against Qatar 'major challenge' 24 Nov 2022 - 07:42 pm
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse during training. (REUTERS/Paul Childs)
Sometimes you just need a hug as Van Gaal embraces reporter 24 Nov 2022 - 07:35 pm
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and Denzel Dumfries arrive for a press conference at the Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar, on November 24, 2022. REUTERS/Gareth Bumstead
No pressure from dad for late France call-up Thuram 24 Nov 2022 - 06:39 pm
France's forward Marcus Thuram smiles during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24 , 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Uruguay denied by woodwork in 0-0 draw with South Korea 24 Nov 2022 - 06:14 pm
Uruguay's defender Matias Vina fights for the ball with South Korea's forward Cho Gue-sung during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
Switzerland 'can beat anyone' at World Cup, says Xhaka 24 Nov 2022 - 05:52 pm
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka in action with Cameroon's Nicolas Nkoulou during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) 
Qatar 2022: Poland face tricky test against confident Saudi Arabia 24 Nov 2022 - 05:25 pm
Poland's coach Czeslaw Michniewicz attends a training session at the Al Kharaitiyat SC in Doha on November 23, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (AFP/Andrej Isakovic)
Van Gaal hints Depay could start for Netherlands against Ecuador 24 Nov 2022 - 05:23 pm
Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal (left) and Netherlands' defender Denzel Dumfries address a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Netherlands and Ecuador. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Cameroon coach Song proud of Swiss scorer Embolo 24 Nov 2022 - 05:10 pm
Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song gestures alongside his bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Ecuador sweat on Valencia's fitness ahead of Netherlands clash 24 Nov 2022 - 04:56 pm
Ecuador's Argentinian coach Gustavo Alfaro addresses a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Netherlands and Ecuador. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)
Shaqiri shows his class in second half to help save Swiss 24 Nov 2022 - 04:40 pm
Switzerland's midfielder #23 Xherdan Shaqiri kisses the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Senegal coach has 'blind trust' in steely keeper Mendy 24 Nov 2022 - 04:20 pm
Senegal's coach Aliou Cisse (left) and Senegal's defender Kalidou Koulibaly attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Qatar and Senegal. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)
Embolo lifts Swiss to win over Cameroon at the World Cup 24 Nov 2022 - 03:24 pm
Switzerland's forward #07 Breel Embolo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
Calls to boycott World Cup did not succeed, despite western campaign against Qatar: French Football Federation President  24 Nov 2022 - 12:43 pm
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Magnificent Spain thump Costa Rica 24 Nov 2022 - 10:50 am
Spain’s Ferran Torres scores their fourth goal. Reuters
Why Qatar 2022 games are longer 24 Nov 2022 - 10:44 am
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi scores their second goal from the penalty spot past England’s Jordan Pickford. REUTERS
Cameroon up against Swiss ‘best’ 24 Nov 2022 - 10:40 am
Cameroon players during a training session at Al Sailiya Stadium, yesterday. REUTERS
Tite says pressure natural as talented Brazil face unafraid Serbia in opener 24 Nov 2022 - 10:02 am
Brazil players take part in a training session at Al Arabi SC stadium in Doha yesterday on the eve of their FIFA Woeld Cup Qatar 2022 World against Serbia. AFP
Group H: Portugal focused as Ghana eye ‘brave’ show 24 Nov 2022 - 09:39 am
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mates during a training session at Al Shahaniya SC Training Facilities yesterday.

Formula One

(Files) Then Mercedes's British driver Lewis Hamilton drives his car during the third practice session of the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on September 30, 2017. (Photo by Manan Vatsyayana / AFP) Malaysia steps in to host Bahrain F1 GP in October
Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso addresses the press conference ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) Alonso welcomes Aston Martin upgrade, warns against unreal expectations
Mercedes' British driver George Russell (R) leads Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (L) during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead
Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates after winning the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix

NBA

LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

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