Right backs, left backs are Brazil’s weak spots at World Cup

SAO PAULO. — When Brazil coach Tite uttered the name of veteran Dani Alves in his call for the football World Cup squad, reactions around the country spanned from anger…

Five soccer players with the hottest fashion game

We are one day away from experiencing the 2020 Fifa Soccer World Cup happening in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. A total of 32 teams from five confederations…

Hammer blow for Senegal as Sadio Mane is ruled out of World Cup

LONDON. — Senegal forward Sadio Mane has undergone surgery on a knee injury he sustained playing for Bayern Munich and will miss the World Cup. The Senegal FA have confirmed…

After criticism, smooth World Cup seen as crucial to Qatar

DOHA. — After a bumpy road to the football World Cup marked by criticism of its human rights record, Qatar has much riding on the tournament passing off smoothly if…

Unfancied Qatar and Ecuador eye best chance for early points

DOHA. — Football World Cup debutants Qatar and South America’s lowest-qualifying nation Ecuador both know tomorrow’s opener is their best chance for a win in Group A before facing much…

Ronaldo interview reveals failure to accept his own decline

LONDON — “Sorry, I am not that kind of player,” says Cristiano Ronaldo at one point during his interview with Piers Morgan. He says it with pride and his admirers…

Arsenal promotes Edu

LONDON — Edu Gaspar has signed a new deal with Arsenal that sees him become the club’s first sporting director. The Gunners say the Brazilian’s promotion “sees him assume over-arching…

SA ‘ghost hunters’ venture into night looking for answers

PRETORIA. – Shortly after nightfall, flashlight in hand, Rivas Bright knocks twice on the broken window of an abandoned building in Pretoria, South Africa. “Still!” he tells his fellow ghost…

NO BOOZE . . . World Cup beer ban shock

DOHA. — Alcohol will not be sold at the football World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after FIFA yesterday changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament.…

Leaving no one and no place behind . . .President lays foundation stone at Gwanda varsity

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday laid foundation stones for the construction of three transformative buildings at Gwanda State University (GSU) as the institution positions itself to champion development…