South Korea rallied ?from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World ?Cup Group A campaign thanks to goals by Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyuon Thursday. The Koreans joined Mexico on three points at the top of the standings after the co-hosts defeated nine-man South Africa […]
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Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup
Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their UEFA play-off final. Read More: FIFA reveals 48-team World Cup 2026 draw The match, played in Zenica, ended 1-1 after extra time before Bosnia secured a 4-1 victory in the penalty shootout. Despite taking an early […]
England soccer manager Southgate honoured at Buckingham Palace
LONDON: England football manager Gareth Southgate received the OBE award at Buckingham Palace on Thursday after steering the national team to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia last Summer. Southgate, 48, dressed in his trademark waistcoat, was presented the award for services to football by Prince Charles after he was included in Queen Elizabeth’s 2019 […]