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Dutch prescribe sign language to beat crowd uproar

BHUBANESWAR: The Netherlands hockey team came agonizingly close to winning their fourth World Cup title in 2018 in Bhubaneswar but lost out to Belgium in the summit clash via the tie-breaker.

The Times of India

We focus on ourselves, not the crowd: Spanish coach

ROURKELA: Led by Harmanpreet Singh, India are in a tough World Cup pool which comprises Spain, England and Wales. They start their campaign here against Spain on Friday before bracing for the England challenge.

The Times of India

Rourkela, cradle of hockey, gets ready for big show

ROURKELA: A painting of the legendary Dhyanchand flanked by similar artwork of men and women hockey players in action greets visitors at the Rourkela railway station.

The Times of India

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Culture Secretary criticises Gary Lineker over comments on Qatar and US racism

Michelle Donelan also distances herself from Jeremy Clarkson's views on Meghan Markle but says she is 'a believer of freedom of speech'

Wales Online

Former India hockey stars fancy World Cup medal

MUMBAI: Ever since India clinched a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Indian hockey fans have started to dream big. Could they do something special at the FIH World Cup, which gets underway at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in Odisha from Friday?

The Times of India

'Hockey ne Rourkela ko badal diya': Locals thank the sport for a sea change

ROURKELA: The sound of rolling suitcases stopped. "Can we call a cab in Rourkela?" asked one among a group of journalists. The gatekeeper guarding one of the entrances of the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium (BMHS) here intervened with a wry smile. "Sab cab hai yahan, sir. Koi bhi company ki…

The Times of India

Gonzalo Peillat and Joaquin Menini: The 'Argentine Europeans' at Hockey World Cup

ROURKELA (Odisha): It's believed Christopher Zeller was the last of the penalty-corner exponents the Germans had. His flicks landed home the 2008 Olympic gold as well as Germany's last World Cup triumph in 2006. But that box remained unchecked for over a decade after Zeller, only to get ticked in…

The Times of India

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Matildas' chance to avenge Spain thrashing

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says his side won't be haunted by the memories of their 7-0 loss to Spain when the sides meet again next month.

AAP

Matildas to host Cup of Nations tournament in NSW in build-up to 2023 Women's World Cup

With just three international windows left until the Women's World Cup, the Matildas will host Spain, the Czech Republic and Jamaica in February as they fine-tune preparations.

ABC News

Matildas to face Spain in Cup of Nations as Women’s World Cup preparations ramp up

The Matildas will test their World Cup credentials in a four-team mini-tournament involving Spain, Czech Republic and Jamaica next month

The Guardian - AU

Lionel Messi scores in first game since World Cup as PSG triumph

Messi netted in the second half of a 2-0 win over Angers that extended PSG’s lead atop Ligue 1

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi returns to PSG duty with Pelé tribute and goal in win over Angers

Lionel Messi celebrated his return after the World Cup by scoring as PSG beat Angers 2-0 to move six points clear at the top of Ligue 1

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi banned from parading World Cup trophy on goalscoring return to PSG action

Lionel Messi was prevented from showing off the World Cup trophy he won with Argentina in Qatar before scoring for Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 clash against Angers

Daily Mirror

Brutal losses drive Kookas' World Cup tilt

Australia will chase a fourth hockey World Cup title in India from Friday, fuelled by shoot-out losses at the previous tournament in 2018 and the Olympics.

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The Independent UK

FIFPRO calls for temporary concussion substitutes trial at Women’s World Cup

A vote on a trial could take place as early as next week.

The Independent UK

US women's soccer tries to overcome past lack of diversity

Women’s soccer in the United States is trying to improve its diversity

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Roundup: Chelsea Stays Busy, United Eyes World Cup Star

The Blues have been the biggest spenders so far in the winter window, but there are plenty of rumors and moves in the works from their European rivals.

Al Jazeera

Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid

Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.

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Daily Record

St Johnstone open talks with David Wotherspoon over new contract

The World Cup star's current deal in Perth runs out at the end of this season

Manchester Evening News

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez confirms his plan for Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr move

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future as a Portugal player was left uncertain after the World Cup and with the forward having moved to Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United

The National (Scotland)

Cho Gue-Sung transfer latest as Fabrizio Romano details Celtic offer

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that striker Cho Gue-Sung has three offers on the table as he contemplates a move to Europe.

Daily Record

Josip Juranovic at centre of Celtic transfer chess as Roma misfit Rick Karsdrop in play for ambitious Monza

The Croatia international impressed at the World Cup and is attracting interest from across Europe this month.

USA Today Sports Media Group

FIFA 23 TOTY predictions: who’s going to be in the Team of the Year

Here are your predictions for the world's best eleven as voting for this year's TOTY is underway.

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: There is definitely pressure on Harmanpreet, but trying to divert it, says coach Graham Reid

NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh is one of the star attractions of the men's hockey World Cup starting Friday because of his sheer calibre of penalty-corner conversions, but the team's chief coach Graham Reid has worked upon plans to divert the attention from his key player.

France 24

French football boss suspended amid row over Zidane comments

Noël Le Graët, the president of France's FFF football federation, has been suspended from his duties amid a row over derogatory comments he made about the 1998 World Cup hero Zinedine Zidane, BFM television said on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.

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