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Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has gone off injured against Barcelona in the Champions League eight days before Italy starts its World Cup qualifying playoffs bracket

Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso may be unable to call upon Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the

The duo of “Paigel” is back.

The Opals stormed through qualifying in Türkiye with a perfect 5-0 run, and coach Sandy Brondello has a lot to smile about heading into the FIBA World Cup in Germany later this year.

Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek says Lyon midfielder Pavel Šulc has recovered from a hamstring injury to be recalled for the World Cup qualifying playoffs

England and Wales will face each other in the pool stages of the men's Hockey World Cup later this year.