FIFA WORLD CUP

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with teammate Ruben Neves

Ronaldo will be 'phenomenal' at World Cup – Neves

Cristiano Ronaldo enters the World Cup under a cloud of controversy but his Portugal team-mate Ruben Neves believes the forward will have a "phenomenal" tournament.

France's Karim Benzema alongside teammates (from left) Raphael Varane, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele

France star Karim Benzema ruled out of Qatar World Cup

France's hopes of defending their World Cup crown were dealt a huge blow as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh on Saturday evening.

Qatar head coach -Felix Sanchez 19-November-22

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.

Ecuador striker-Gonzalo Plata 19-November-22

Group A- Qatar vs Ecuador Preview, Team news & Players to watch

FIFA 2022 World Cup Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador 20 November 2022 Al Bayt stadium, Al Khor KO- 18:00 (SA Time)

CAF President Patrice Motsepe-19 - November - 2022

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to visit African nations participating at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

On Saturday the 19th of November, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe will visit African nations partaking in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, starting with African champions.

Lionel Messi Argentina

Messi, Neymar and Mbappe - PSG trio set for World Cup rivalry in Qatar

There is a thread that connects the three leading favourites to win the World Cup starting in Qatar on Sunday.

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