FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Centurion Mane celebrates with two goals in Senegal win

Sadio Mane marked his 100th cap for Senegal with two goals as it began its World Cup qualifying campaigning with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over South Sudan on Saturday. There were also wins for South Africa, which edged Benin 2-1 at home in Durban, and Tanzania,...

Saudi Pro League champion Al-Ittihad appoints Argentine Gallardo as manager

Saudi champion Al-Ittihad has named Argentine Marcelo Gallardo as coach through to 2025 following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, the club said on Saturday. ALSO READ: Canada downs Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League quarters Gallardo returns to management after...

Italy promises to take risks against Ukraine with Euro 2024 spot at stake

Luciano Spalletti and his Italian team pledged to continue a high-risk approach in Monday’s high-stakes clash with Ukraine in Leverkusen, despite the danger of missing yet another major tournament if they lose. Italy beat North Macedonia 5-2 on Friday to overtake...

England boss Southgate will not gamble on player fitness at Euro 2024

England players hoping to compete at next year’s European Championship in Germany will have to ensure their fitness is up to the mark, manager Gareth Southgate warned, with UEFA having reduced the permitted squad size to 23 players. Squad sizes were increased from 23...

Argentina eyes Di Maria, Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

Argentina and Brazil tested new options up front on Saturday for their World Cup qualifying match next week, an encounter that could give the losing side a bitter ending to 2023. Lionel Messi’s Argentina lost to Uruguay on Thursday its first match since it hoisted the...