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British boxer, Conor Benn has been removed from the WBC’s world rankings pending the outcome of investigations into his two positive drugs tests.   The 26-year-old, who failed tests for clomifene in July and September that cancelled his fight against Chris Eubank Jr, was rated as fifth in the WBC standings prior …

Senegal international, Sadio Mane will not play in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup due to an injury sustained on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Naija News reports that the game between Bayern and Werder Bremen, which the Bundesliga champions won 6-1, was over for the Senegalese after only …

According to French media outlet, L’equipe, it is now confirmed that Mane will not be part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich had confirmed that their Senegalese star Sadio Mane will be ready for the World …

Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has admitted that it was a ‘mistake’ to hand the World Cup to Qatar because it is ‘too small’ to stage the huge tournament.    Qatar was awarded the competition back in 2010, but the decision was met with huge controversy after allegations the country had paid bribes …

The former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has labelled the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar a “mistake”, and accepted personal responsibility for the outcome of the nation’s 2010 bid. “It was a bad choice and I was responsible for that as president at the time,” Blatter has …

The Australia World Cup 2022 squad has been revealed. Boss Graham Arnold named his 26-man squad for Qatar in November, featuring familiar names like Mat Ryan, Mathew Leckie and Aaron Mooy.  The Socceroos qualified for the tournament via June’s intercontinental play-offs, defeating Peru on penalties in style with back-up goalkeeper …

The omission of goalkeeper Mitch Langerak from Australia’s 26-man World Cup squad has been met with surprise and derision from former players. The Sydney Morning Herald first revealed that Langerak has missed selection in Graham Arnold‘s squad, officially unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. Langerak was recently named as the player of …

World Cup favourites Brazil has revealed its star-studded squad bound for Qatar. While there were generally few surprises, the inclusion of veteran Dani Alves has raised a few eyebrows. Brazil’s wealth of attacking options was highlighted when nine forwards were picked in the country’s roster. READ MORE: ‘Broken hearted’ teen …

The final Argentina World Cup 2022 squad will be named by November 13, and we know who’s in contention after Lionel Scaloni revealed 28-man provisional list – cut down from an initial 48 players. That will need to be cut down to a 26-man selection before the World Cup, though, …

Roberto Firmino has not been selected to play for Brazil at World Cup 2022, with manager Tite opting for other players in his 26-man Brazil World Cup squad over the Liverpool forward. The Brazilian has scored eight goals and assisted a further four times in 19 appearances across all competitions …