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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Egypt trounced Djibouti 6-0, and minnows Lesotho pulled off a shock 1-1 draw in Nigeria in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. After reaching the 200-goal mark in English football last Sunday, Salah netted twice in each half of a Group A matchday one romp in Cairo. Mostafa Mohamed and Trezeguet also scored, ...

South Africa have yet again failed to overcome the semifinal hurdle as Australia pulled them down to reach the final in the World Cup against India. The five-time world champions managed to seal a hard-fighting victory by three wickets over South Africa in the second semifinal of the tournament at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday. After that win, Australia ...

Bangladesh suffered a massive 0-7 goal defeat to Australia in their away match of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier held at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Thursday. Bangladesh was behind in ball possession and attack than Australia. Bangladesh spent time in their own half throughout the match. Forward Rakib Hossain, however, came forward in front of Australia’s box twice but ...

India clinch a memorable victory by 70 runs against New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup in Mumbai to reach the final of the edition. Mohammad Shami completely rattled New Zealand’s batting line up getting a seven-wicket haul as the Blackcaps were bowled out for 327 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. After that win, India ...

Indian batters came with their wizard batting shows as they posted a gigantic total of 397 runs before New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup in Mumbai. Two eye-catching centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer provided the hosts to set a mountain-like 398-run target at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Opting to bat, two openers Rohit ...

India and New Zealand cross swords once again in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023 after four years. The two teams will be in action on Wednesday, November 15 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. India have been in surreal form, having won all the nine matches they have played in the tournament. The team is functioning ...

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that will make her the world’s highest paid women’s football coach, the United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday. Hayes, 47, revealed earlier this month she plans to leave Chelsea at the end of the season after a trophy-laden spell in ...

Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany. The last two rounds of qualifying matches take place over the next week, and a total of 12 countries will secure their ...

Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona kick off their trophy defence this week, aiming to become only the fourth team to win the competition in consecutive years Led by Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati and two-time winner Alexia Putellas, as well as other World Cup conquering stars, Barcelona are tasked with refining perfection, AFP reports. Jonatan Giraldez’s side came from two ...

An inspired Antoine Griezmann helped Atletico Madrid come from behind to beat Villarreal 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday. The French forward netted his 300th strike for club and country in the win which keeps Atletico fourth, two points behind champions Barcelona, who beat Alaves earlier on. Atletico coach Diego Simeone penned a new deal this week until 2027 and ...