Uruguay: Fifa suspends four players for World Cup incidents

Uruguay: Fifa suspends four players for World Cup incidents

Four Uruguayan players received suspensions after clashing with the referee at the end of a World Cup match against Ghana last month. Fernando Muslera and Jose Maria Gimenez received four-match bans, while Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani were suspended for one match each. The Uruguayan players were angry after not being awarded a penalty. They won the match on December 2nd 2-0, but were eliminated …

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World Cup 2022: ‘Focused, happy & ready’ – in France’s squad for England’s game

World Cup 2022: 'Focused, happy & ready' - in France's squad for England's game

From the game room of the luxurious Al Messila Resort in Doha, laughter can be heard from afar. France’s eight players sit at a large rectangular table, Uno cards in hand, nearing the end of the game – and it’s tense. Youssouf Fofana and Aurelien Tchouameni look like they could win, but Dayot Upamecano is also in a strong position. One card and everything can …

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FIFA tells World Cup hosts to ‘focus on football’

FIFA tells World Cup hosts to 'focus on football'

FIFA has written to the 32 teams competing at the World Cup telling them to “focus on football now” following a controversial development. Host Qatar has been criticized for its stance on same-sex relationships, its human rights record and its treatment of migrant workers. The tournament will start on November 20. The letter demands that football should not be “dragged” into “ideological or political battles” …

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Fifa tells World Cup nations to ‘focus on football’

Fifa tells World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA has written to all 32 teams competing at the World Cup telling them to “now focus on football” after a controversial match. Host Qatar has been criticized for its stance on same-sex relationships, its human rights record and its treatment of migrant workers. The tournament starts on November 20. The letter urges that football should not be “dragged” into ideological or political “battles” and …

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World Cup 2022 news, latest injuries and squad tracker: live updates

World Cup 2022 news, latest injuries and squad tracker: live updates

Unai Emery ‘cold and calculating’ over Aston Villa decision as Villarreal chief admits exit ‘screwed things up’ Unai Emery says she had to be “cold and calculating” in her decision to leave Villarreal for Aston Villa. Emery’s departure from the La Liga squad was confirmed on Monday evening, with the Spaniard taking over the lead of the Premier League squad from November 1 once his …

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