How the favourites are shaping up a month from the World Cup
With the 2018 World Cup in Russia starting in a month, AFP Sport takes a… Read More
7 years ago
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FIFA proposes staging a new mini-World Cup every two years
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed staging what would effectively be a mini-World Cup, featuring… Read More
7 years ago
Ibrahimovic rules out World Cup comeback: federation
STOCKHOLM: Star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who quit the Swedish national squad in 2016, will not… Read More
7 years ago
No 2019 Cricket World Cup fixtures at Olympic Stadium
London's Olympic Stadium will not stage any matches at next year's 2019 Cricket World Cup… Read More
7 years ago
India confident tax issues won’t cost ICC events
KOLKATA: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday ruled out losing the… Read More
7 years ago
South American countries back USA-Mexico-Canada 2026 World Cup bid
BUENOS AIRES: The 10 countries of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) officially gave their… Read More
7 years ago
Afghanistan beat Ireland to qualify for cricket World Cup
HARARE: Afghanistan, after losing their opening three qualifying games, upset the odds to beat Ireland… Read More
7 years ago
Defeat at UAE’s hands knocks Zimbabwe out of World Cup qualification race
HARARE: A three-run defeat at the hands of United Arab Emirates has left Zimbabwe's hopes… Read More
7 years ago
UK’s Johnson likens Putin’s World Cup to 1936 Berlin Olympics
London: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson agreed on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin would exploit… Read More
7 years ago
Rashid Khan insists that Afghan World Cup hopes still alive
HARARE: Rashid Khan insisted that "anything can happen" and that Afghanistan are still holding hopes… Read More
7 years ago
Russia shrugs off World Cup no-show by British ministers, royals
MOSCOW: Moscow on Tuesday shrugged off London's decision not to send British ministers and royals… Read More
7 years ago
Terror threat: Russia to shut down big factories for World Cup
MOSCOW: Russia is overruling fearful big business owners and looking to shut down dozens of… Read More
7 years ago
Football’s laws body approves VAR for World Cup
ZURICH: Football's lawmakers on Saturday approved video assistant referee technology (VAR) for this summer's World… Read More
7 years ago
Brazil’s Neymar sidelined for up to three months with foot surgery
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian superstar Neymar will be sidelined for up to three months --… Read More
7 years ago
World Cup in mind, Brazil obsesses over Neymar’s injury
In Brazil, the land where football is king, Neymar's foot injury has unleashed sharp emotions… Read More
7 years ago
Putin says safe World Cup crucial to country’s image
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said a safe World Cup this summer would… Read More
7 years ago
FIFA says it trusts Russia to ensure safe World Cup despite clashes
GENEVA: The world football governing body FIFA expressed "complete trust" Friday in Russia's ability to… Read More
7 years ago
Qatar to plant 16,000 trees to spruce up World Cup venues
DOHA: Desert country Qatar will plant at least 16,000 trees in a bid to "beautify"… Read More
7 years ago
FIFA’s Infantino says Italy’s World Cup failure is a wake-up call
GENEVA: FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed on Thursday his despair at Italy's failure to reach the… Read More
8 years ago
Nepal captain ‘can’t speak’ after thrilling win to reach World Cup qualifiers
WINDHOEK: Nepal captain Paras Khadka was left "speechless" after his side fought back from the… Read More
8 years ago