Enner Valencia scored a brace as Ecuador condemned host nation Qatar to an opening game defeat. Valencia converted an early penalty kick and guided a fine header into the Qatari net in a first half blitz that left the hosts stunned as they struggled throughout.
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France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on Saturday in Doha, the French federation have confirmed. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner felt a strong pain in his quads during a sprint toward the end of the training session.
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is almost here and Group G is sure to be entertaining. It features a very strong European side, an African side coming in under the radar, the winners of the inaugural edition and an Asian powerhouse. Here’s your guide to Group H.
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is almost here and Group G is sure to be entertaining. It features the most successful nation in the tournament’s history, two European dark horses and an African powerhouse. Here’s your guide to Group G.
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Ireland’s final home game of the year ended in a disappointing defeat as Norway beat Stephen Kenny’s side 2-1 in tonight’s international friendly fixture at the Aviva Stadium. A below-par first 45 minutes led to the visitors taking a well-deserved lead thanks to Leo Ostigard, Alan Browne fired Ireland level in the second half but a late winner arrived for Norway through Substitute Ohi Omoijuanfo.
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