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“It is World Cup qualifiers, it is opportunity for us to try and collect maximum points, but we know what is at stake as well, and we know that it’s us going into the lion’s Den because for Ivory Coast a win will definitely secure them automatic qualification for the World Cup,” McCarthy said.
"Olmo has a muscle injury in his left calf, without connective tissue involvement," said Barcelona in a statement, not specifying his expected recovery time.
From slow-burn to electric influence Rashford’s opening weeks in La Liga were quietly tentative. Brought in to bolster the left flank and complement Raphinha, he initially played cameo roles and drew descriptions in Spain as “a fuego lento,” a slow-burner whose true impact was still warming up.
Thomas Tuchel will travel with a 22-man group for the trip, reshuffling his attacking options as he finalizes his starting XI. Captain Harry Kane is expected to return after recovering from an ankle problem sustained while playing for Bayern Munich, bringing a lethal goalscoring threat after netting 19 times in all competitions this season.
Pickford’s contract follows a run of standout international form that saw him set a national sequence of consecutive clean sheets and reinforce his reputation as one of England’s most dependable goalkeepers. Those displays accelerated talks and persuaded the club to secure his services on improved terms.
The club’s choice signals a clear shift in planning as Barcelona prepares to reshape its attacking options around younger players and different tactical requirements.
It was an empty course behind him as he sped to victory in 59 minutes and 50 seconds and had track and field legend Carl Lewis cheering him on at the finish line. Ethiopia’s Bayelign Teshager was 32 secs behind at second while James Kipkogei, also from Kenya, came third in 1:00:25s.
Born in 1978 in Kibawe, Philippines, Manny Pacquiao defied all odds to become the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, boasting a record of 62-8-3 (39 KOs). His legendary wins over Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Timothy Bradley earned him Fighter of the Decade honors for the 2000s and a 2025 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
At the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games, Nyamau was part of the formidable Kenyan quartet that clinched silver in the men’s 4x400m relay alongside Daniel Rudisha, Naftali Bon, and Charles Asati.
Ivory Coast welcome Kenya to Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Tuesday for the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, knowing victory would definitely seal their passage to the global tournament.
Wilshere, 33, arrives with a growing coaching résumé. He most recently served as interim manager at Norwich City, overseeing their final two fixtures of the 2024–25 campaign following the dismissal of Johannes Hoff Thorup.
The current Shujaa side continued their impressive record at the annual tournament, having lost only once since 2021, a group stage defeat to Germany in the 24th edition, which they went on to win.
All winners of the nine African qualifying groups advance to the finals in Canada, Mexico and the US next June, but there is also a route for a potential extra place for one of the four best runners-up. They will play a mini tournament in Morocco in November to determine a single team that will go on to compete in an inter-continental playoff in March for a place in the 48-team field at the 2026 World Cup.
The Black Stars already had one foot in the 2026 finals thanks to a powerful position at the top of group I, and they ensured a fifth qualification for the World Cup (adding to appearances in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022) with a 1-0 win over Comoros – secured by a goal early in the second half from Mohammed Kudus.
The former Wales Women’s head coach passed away on Friday, October 10, while leading the Belgium team during the Safari Sevens tournament in Nairobi.
The concept, which is the brainchild of Reddit founder and women's sports entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, appears to be going from strength to strength. "We had probably 3x, probably 4x revenue this year, as a result of the fact that we were able to declare victory with that first event," said Ohanian, who said 3 million tuned in for the inaugural 2024 meet.
Safari Sevens semis pairings are now known with both Kenyan male sides in the draw.
"After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with doctors and surgeons to have tests taken," Woods said in a statement.
The tournament began Friday night and will run till Sunday 12 October 2025.
Captain Joshua Kimmich's double inspired Germany to a 4-0 win over Luxembourg and to the top of Group A on goal difference with Slovakia and Northern Ireland, who await them in Belfast on Monday.
“I am confident that I will be able to retain my title at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon this October,” said Korir, the eighth fastest man in history. “My training is going well, and I am focused on achieving another personal best.”
In an interview with BBC Sport, the British official spoke about the "worst situation" he had faced, when he was harassed by angry Roma fans following the 2023 Europa League final in Budapest.
The track events feature stars like Masai Russell, Brittany Brown, Anavia Battle, Amy Hunt, Marileidy Paulino, Salwa Eid Naser, Keely Hodgkinson, Natoya Goule-Toppin, Nikki Hiltz, and Faith Kipyegon, each bringing their own uniqueness and dominance to the stage.
The afternoon block of matches also offers up a chance for reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast (World Cup appearances in 2006, 2010 and 2014) to win Group F. The Elephants will need to defeat the Seychelles in Saint Pierre (Mauritius) and hope that nearest chasers Gabon fall to a defeat away to Gambia in Nairobi (Kenya).
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said the Ministry of Sports, through collaboration with the State Department for Correctional Services, will prioritize the development of sports facilities and programs within the service to strengthen Kenya’s sports ecosystem.
The pair were caught red-handed on their return from this year's world championships where Pilato took bronze in the 50m breaststroke.
Bwire's injury, a deep cut above his eye was the catalyst for Burundi forward Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana to be sent off after just five minutes, after he lunged in for a loose a loose ball in the event, hurting the South African top flight side, Polokwane City's goalkeeper.
Back in the squad since the Italian's arrival after a long period away, Casemiro has been a key figure for Brazil since his international debut in 2011 and will resume his captaincy after a two-year hiatus.
Giacomo Tortu, himself a former athlete and current president of the Milan Raptors club, received two suspensions after he attempted to access Jacobs's personal data with the help of a private detective agency, hoping, according to the Italian press, to demonstrate doping.
