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Spanish Football Federation Names Luis Enrique as National Team Coach
Spain's football federation have acted swiftly after Fernando Hierro stepped down from his post and appointed former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique as the new coach for the national team. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Spain under Hierro were knocked out by th...
FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden Evacuate Team Hotel After False Alarm
Sweden's players suffered a rude awakening ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash with England when the fire alarm went off at their hotel in Samara on Saturday morning, leading it to be evacuated.
IOA Chief Defends Football's Exclusion, Says No Place for "Also Rans"
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra today defended football's exclusion from the Asian Games contingent and justified the decision of including lesser known sports like Pencak Silat, saying they are potential medal winners and there...
FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil seek to temper World Cup hopes of Belgium's 'Golden Generation'
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has admitted he has no secrets as he plots to end Brazil's bid for a record-extending sixth World Cup ahead of their "dream" quarter-final in Kazan on Friday.
Lionel Messi's Disappointments With Argentina
Five-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi suffered more World Cup heartbreak with Argentina as he was no match for France's firepower in a thrilling 4-3 World Cup last-16 defeat on Saturday.
Neymar Defends Tearful Reaction After Costa Rica Win
Neymar rounded on his critics and defended his emotional reaction to scoring in Brazil's 2-0 World Cup win over Costa Rica after he broke down in tears at the final whistle.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Controversies Dominate South Korea, Sweden Build-up
South Korea's coach Shin Tae-yong said Sunday he deliberately made his team wear different numbered shirts in recent friendlies to confuse World Cup opponents who cannot tell his players apart.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Luka Modric Takes Croatia Over the Line Against Unimaginative Nigeria
A Luka Modric penalty and an own goal from Oghenekaro Etebo gave former semi-finalists Croatia an easy 2-0 win over Nigeria in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday.
Sergio Ramos Urges Spain to Move on Quickly After Julen Lopetegui Sacking
Skipper Sergio Ramos urged Spain to put the drama of the past 48 hours behind them as they look to focus on their World Cup opener against Portugal in Sochi on Friday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain Sack Coach Days Before First Match, Hierro Named Replacement
Spain came into the 2018 FIFA World Cup as one of the top contenders for the big prize, but now have major issues that need addressing after the Spanish FA terminated the contract of coach Julen Lopetegui with immediate effect on the eve of the opening da...
Improved Performance by Paul Pogba as France are Held by US
Paul Pogba put in an improved performance but France looked flat in a 1-1 World Cup warm-up draw against the United States in Lyon on Saturday.
Timo Werner Steals the Show as Germany End Winless Streak
Timo Werner impressed as Germany gave themselves a pre-World Cup boost on Friday by breaking their five-match winless streak with a nervy 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in their final warm-up game.
Goal Net from Brazil's World Cup Disaster Against Germany Sold for Charity
One of the goal nets used in Brazil's humiliating 7-1 defeat in the 2014 World Cup against Germany will be cut up and sold for charity.
Brazil's Neymar to Return from Injury Against Croatia
Neymar will make his first appearance for over three months on Sunday as Brazil boss Tite confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain striker will play in the second half of his country's friendly against Croatia.
Didier Deschamps Backs Zidane as Future France Coach
France coach Didier Deschamps has backed former teammate Zinedine Zidane to step into his shoes "one day", only hours after the latter's shock decision to step down as coach of Real Madrid.
Josh Sargent & Tim Weah, Both 18, Score as USA Beats Bolivia 3-0
Josh Sargent became the fourth-youngest American to score, making an audacious interception of a goalkeeper's pass over his head to put the ball into the net in his international debut at just 18 years, 102 days.