Belgium can win next World Cup

Former Belgium assistant coach Thierry Henry believes that the Belgium national team can win the next World Cup in 2022. He said that the team has been really good at the last World Cup in Russia and that there is no reason why they cannot build on that.

The former Arsenal player believes that this is a golden generation for the Belgians and that they will want to make the most out of it. He said that there are some young players that were at their first World Cup and that they will want to use this experience for the next major tournaments.
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Qatar will be ready for World Cup

The sports minister for Qatar said that the county will be ready for the World Cup in 2022. He said that the infrastructure work is currently on schedule and that he is certain that they will be completed ahead of schedule.

He said that the organization of the 2022 World Cup is an important objective for Qatar and that they want to prove to the world that they can organize such a competition.
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FIFA AND FRANCE SIGN TO DEVELOP FRANCOPHONE AFRICAN FOOTBALL

World soccer governing body FIFA and the French Football Federation (FFF) have signed an agreement aimed at developing the game in francophone African nations, as per reports. The pact is expected to contribute to the FIFA Forward program in terms of technical support.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is excited at another first for FIFA, hoping other nations follow suit. He is content with the work of the FFF at developing other member nations. Infantino reminded others that this is in line with the essence of FIFA in the past: offering global support.
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Luiz Felipe Scolari confirms Colombia have approached him

Brazilian manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has acknowledged that Colombia have approached to sign him as their next head coach. The 70-year-old recently guided Palmeiras to the Brazilian top-flight title and he now appears to have been offered the chance to return to the international fray with Colombia, who parted ways with manager Jose Pekerman following their second round exit at the World Cup.

Speaking to ESPN Brazil, Scolari confirmed that there is indeed interest from the South American heavyweights but he has yet to make the mind up regarding the vacancy, he said:“There has been an approach, yes [by Colombia. It is a role which, now that the season is over, we can think about more clearly. Over the past 20, 25 years, I have spent 80 percent of my time outside Brazil. So I need to think about certain family aspects. I also have another family: the Palmeiras family. The way in which they respected me, received me, the connection between Palmeiras fans, I need to think.”
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Claude Puel backs James Maddison to stay grounded after maiden England call-up

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has backed James Maddison to stay grounded after earning a maiden call-up to the England national team. The former Coventry City graduate joined the Foxes from Norwich City after a solid Championship season last term and he has since made himself ever-present in an attacking midfield role.

Speaking to reporters, Puel was pleased with Maddison’s selection for the Three Lions and believes the youngster has the character to remain grounded, he said: “He has the character to keep his feet on the ground, this is the most important thing. He has a good personality and it’s important he continues his mentality to improve. It’s a good reward… he has fantastic attributes and tough character at 21. He has a lot of maturity and is an intelligent player. We know his quality. He is a creative player and good on set pieces.”
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