Football

Soccer-Partey ready for England test after missing Ghana's World Cup opener

June 22 (Reuters) - ⁠Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey said he was "ready to play" against ⁠England on Tuesday after missing his side's World Cup opener, ‌with the midfielder's return bringing renewed scrutiny over his participation in the tournament.

Football

Soccer-England have three lions on their shirt, we have 33 million says Ghana's Queiroz

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 22 (Reuters) - England ⁠are known the world over for the Three Lions logo on their shirt but Ghana will look ⁠to upset them and snatch the points they need to advance to the World Cup knockout ‌stage, with a game to spare, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Monday.

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Games-Glasgow's leaner Commonwealth Games model inspires future hosts, organisers say

June 22 (Reuters) - Glasgow's ability to host ⁠the Commonwealth Games more sustainably and affordably has spurred increased interest among future host cities ⁠and potential host nations, Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir said on Monday, a month before ‌the scaled-down Games begin.

Football

Soccer-Sublime Salah sparks wild celebrations after historic Egypt win

VANCOUVER, June 22 (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah ⁠may have lost some of his old sparkle, but the Egyptian winger can still be a breathtaking matchwinner ⁠as he showed in a magnificent display against New Zealand that helped turn a one-goal deficit into a ‌historic 3-1 World Cup win.

Football

Soccer-Belgium's Doku dashes back to London for birth of son

June 22 (Reuters) - Belgium winger ⁠Jeremy Doku made it back to London after flying from ⁠the World Cup to be with his wife, who ‌gave birth to a boy called Praise on Monday, the Belgian football federation said.

World

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record

DALLAS, United States, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with a first-half strike in Argentina's Group J clash with Austria on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Canada eye first World Cup knockout round berth as Kone injury clouds Swiss showdown

VANCOUVER, June 22 (Reuters) - A Canada side rallying ⁠around the loss of injured midfielder Ismael Kone face Switzerland on Wednesday needing a win or ⁠draw to secure top spot in Group B and their first World Cup knockout-round appearance.

World

Researchers develop AI-powered method to improve cancer MRI scans

JERUSALEM, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Researchers have developed an innovative AI-powered method to make cancer Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans faster and more accurate, the Israel Institute of Technology said in a statement on Monday.

World

Flash: Messi sets World Cup goals record with 17th

Flash: Messi sets World Cup goals record with 17th

Football

Soccer-Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

June 22 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi ⁠became the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup ⁠history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's ‌match against Austria to surpass Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Football

The president will see you now: Mexico's World Cup duck meets Sheinbaum

MEXICO CITY, ⁠June 22 (Reuters) - Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who ⁠has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World ‌Cup, met Mexico's president on Monday. 

World

EU approves 212-mln-euro French aid scheme for agri-sector hit by fuel price surges

BRUSSELS, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Monday approved a 212-million-euro (243.8 million U.S. dollars) French state aid scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture companies affected by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis.

Football

Soccer-Dutch delight as Summerville picks them over Suriname and makes immediate impact

ATLANTA, June 22 (Reuters) - Crysencio ⁠Summerville's international allegiance was up in the air just months ago, but the winger's ⁠decision to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup is proving a masterstroke ‌for player and country.

Football

Soccer-Maradona memories linger as Argentina face Austria at World Cup

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June ⁠22 (Reuters) - Argentina fans, players and coaching staff kept Diego Maradona close to their ⁠hearts on Monday as the reigning world champions prepared to face Austria in ‌their second World Cup Group J match in Dallas, with the late icon's presence as vivid as ever.

World

Rwanda hosts South-South cooperation convention, calls for shift in global partnerships

KIGALI, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation on Monday commenced in Rwanda, where policymakers, diplomats and development partners called for a fundamental shift in how global development partnerships are structured.

Nation

Perikatan welcomes two new parties into its fold, says Dr Sam

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional has accepted two new parties into its coalition ahead of the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections.

Football

Soccer-'Lumumba Vea' arrives at World Cup to offer unique brand of support to DR Congo

GUADALAJARA, June ⁠22 (Reuters) - The Democratic Republic of Congo will have ⁠the unmistakable figure of Michel Kuka Mboladinga in the ‌stands when they take on Colombia in Guadalajara on Tuesday, after he belatedly arrived at the World Cup to bring his unique brand of support.

World

EU allocates over 56 mln euros to support farmers hit by extreme weather

BRUSSELS, June 22 (Xinhua) -- European Union (EU) member states on Monday endorsed the European Commission's proposal to mobilize more than 56 million euros (about 65 million U.S. dollars) from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in five member states affected by adverse climatic events and natural disasters.

Football

Soccer-Argentina select Molina to replace Montiel for Austria clash

ARLINGTON, ⁠Texas, June 22 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Lionel ⁠Scaloni has made one change to ‌his starting lineup from the side that won 3-0 against Algeria in their World Cup opener for ​the meeting with Austria in ⁠Dallas with Nahuel Molina ⁠replacing Gonzalo Montiel.

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Olympics-New York assessing possible joint Winter Games bid with Lake Placid

NEW YORK, ⁠June 22 (Reuters) - New York state has formed an exploratory committee ⁠looking into the potential for Lake Placid and New York ‌City to co-host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2042, the governor's office said on Monday.