Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details (A version of this article was first run on 26 …
Read More »Algeria bid to host 2025 AFCON
Algeria has submitted a bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, its football federation said Friday after Guinea was stripped of the tournament as its infrastructure is not ready. “I am currently in Cairo and I have just officially submitted Algeria’s application” to host the tournament, Algerian Football …
Read More »World Cup: France defeat England to set up Morocco semifinal
France have set up a World Cup semifinal meeting with Morocco after defeating England 2-1 in a quarterfinal tie in Qatar on Saturday night. It was a disappointing end for England who did put up a fine performance against the defending champions. It was France who scored first through Aurelien …
Read More »World Cup 2022: How Julian Alvarez is proving key for Argentina
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details Argentina captain Lionel Messi has called Julian Alvarez “spectacular” and “extraordinary” after the 22-year-old’s double against …
Read More »England legend Shearer says missed penalty’ll hurt Kane for rest of his life
Legendary striker Alan Shearer said the missed penalty of Harry Kane during England’s disappointing defeat to France in a quarterfinal clash of the 2022 World Cup, would hurt the forward for the rest of his life. Kane converted a penalty and missed another one as the Three Lions crashed out …
Read More »World Cup 2022: Meet Morocco’s unlikely history makers in Qatar
Last updated on 13 December 202213 December 2022.From the section Sport Africa Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details Morocco are one step …
Read More »World Cup: Ramos hat-trick as Portugal thrash Swiss to set up Morocco quarterfinal
Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick for Portugal in their 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland in a thrilling World Cup round of 16 encounter on Tuesday night. Ramos made the starting lineup after star forward Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench by the manager, who had earlier expressed his displeasure over …
Read More »Bournemouth: Bill Foley-led partnership completes takeover of club
A partnership led by American businessman Bill Foley has completed its takeover of Bournemouth. Previous owner Maxim Demin has sold his 100% stake in the Cherries to Foley’s Black Knight Football Club. Foley, the owner of NHL ice hockey franchise the Vegas Golden Knights, assumes the position of chairman. In …
Read More »BREAKING: Brazil out of World Cup after losing to Croatia on penalties
FIFA 2022 World Cup favourites Brazil have been knocked out of the competition by last edition’s finalists Croatia in a round of 16 clash on Friday. Brazil were held to a goalless draw in normal time, forcing the game into extra-time where Brazil were again held to a 1-1 draw, …
Read More »Van Dijk tells Netherlands teammates how to stop Messi
Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands must do more in order to stop Lionel Messi and his teammates when they face Argentina on Friday. The Liverpool defender, who was speaking ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal clash with the South Americans, said the Dutchmen must stop Lionel Messi from making …
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