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‘Haaland is thoroughly spent’ — Norway boss Solbakken warns over striker’s workload
By Adegboyega Adeleye Norway manager Stale Solbakken has raised concerns over Erling Haaland’s workload, saying the Manchester City striker is among players carrying the heaviest burden in his team and
Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo. The
Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the
Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants – Coach Jesus
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday. Jesus said Ronaldo can
Portugal edge Norway to become first team through to Nations League quarter-finals
Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 without sulking superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals. Goncalo Ramos secured a comeback victory for Jorge Jesus’s Portugal in
‘7-0 win over Croatia sends message to teams’ – Kane
Harry Kane said England’s 7-0 rout of Croatia in the Nations League served as a statement of intent to their European rivals. Thomas Tuchel’s side ran riot in Rijeka on
10 footballers who served in military before football fame
Football has produced some of the world’s biggest sporting stars, but several prominent footballers also have military backgrounds. From mandatory national service to active military duty, these footballers served in
South Korea captain ‘deeply sorry’ for gloating about military exemption
South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. South Korea defeated hosts Japan 1-0
Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League. The world champions moved three points clear
Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his clash with British rival Anthony Joshua. Fury and Joshua are set to
