The Mexican newspaper “Azteca Deportes” has confirmed that the International Football Association “FIFA” has in fact made the decision to exclude Ecuador from the 2022 World Cup, and this will be announced later, after the nationality of one of its players, Byron Castillo, is proven. stateless, was forged by an Ecuadorian, knowing that the case was instigated by Chile’s lawyer Eduardo Carlizo. She added that the Peruvian team, which will play in the play-off against Australia in fifth place, will not be affected by the new classification, as it will mathematically remain in fifth place.

Liverpool say goodbye to Origi

Liverpool have announced the departure of Belgian striker Divock Origi following the expiration of his contract. Liverpool tweeted: “Divock Origi will leave the club when his contract expires in June. Thank you for eight incredible years of service to the club as you have made so many special memories for us. Divock Origi is a Liverpool legend.

Differences between Lewandowski and Nagelsmann revealed

According to press reports, there was an argument between Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and his coach Julian Nagelsmann, which contributed greatly to the Pole’s desire to leave the team in order to receive his teammates’ crossballs. TZ added that Lewandowski didn’t like what the coach had to say and responded, “I scored 41 goals, not you.”

Friendly victory for Lebanese youth over Jordan

The Lebanese youth team defeated Jordan 3-0 at President Fuad Shehab Stadium in Jounieh. Goals were scored by Ali Kassas in the 19th and 29th minutes and Mohamed Sadeq in the 85th minute. The two teams will meet again on Sunday at 16:00 at the Jounieh Stadium.

Miscellaneous international and local:

– An Algerian court on Thursday decided to sentence former football player Rabah Madjer to six months in prison and a fine of 100,000 Algerian dinars.

– The bout between boxers Semisu Buthelezi and Sevisheli Mentunga in the fight for the African lightweight boxing belt in South Africa ended in an amazing and unexpected way. After he was hospitalized and his condition was stable, African media later reported that Simisu Buthelezi had passed away.

– The Administrative Committee of Racing Club Beirut has announced the appointment of coach Ismail Kartam as First Team Technical Director for the 2022/2023 season.

French club Lyon have officially announced the return of striker Alexandre Lacazette, who joined from Arsenal, after the end of his contract with the Gunners.