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Senegal captain Koulibaly relishes Africans’ support at the World Cup

Senegal captain Koulibaly relishes Africans’ support at the World Cup

Kalidou Koulibaly is happy with the huge support the Senegal national team is receiving from across the African continent despite their opening 2-0 loss by the Netherlands at the ongoing 2022 World Cup. The Teranga Lions headed to Qatar without talisman Sadio Mane who got injured while playing for his club Bayern Munich. There were doubts on how well the reigning African champions could play without...

Netherlands captain Van Dijk reveals reason behind armband decision

Netherlands captain Van Dijk reveals reason behind armband decision

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has explained the reason why he and a host of team captains decided in unison not to wear armbands branded with the 'one love' message which is in protest to the anti-LGBT stance of 2022 World Cup host Qatar. LGBT rights and activities are criminalised in Qatar and much of the Arab world due to strongly-held religious beliefs. Global LGBT rights...