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Netherlands snuff out USA comeback to advance to quarterfinals

Louis Van Gaal’s men beat the Americans 3-1 in the World Cup on Saturday. The Netherlands are through to the quarterfinals of the Qatar 2022...

Late South Korean goal breaks Uruguayan hearts

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has produced yet more intense drama. A sensational injury-time goal from Hwang Hee-chan gave South Korea an unlikely come-from-behind...

Watch: FIFA explains controversial Japanese World Cup goal

The governing body provided visual evidence to show that Ao Tanaka’s goal against Spain was legitimate. FIFA has said that the “evidence available” proves that...

Controversy rages over Japan World Cup goal

Germany were sent packing from Qatar after Japan's shock triumph against Spain. Japan’s stunning FIFA World Cup win against Spain has been overshadowed by a...

Pele sends message to fans amid health fears

The football icon’s health has been the subject of discussion following a recent hospital visit. Football legend Pele has told fans that his recent admission...

Female referee team to make World Cup history

Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a World Cup game on Thursday. France’s Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman...

Messi reacts to ‘disrespect’ accusations

The football star commented after being threatened by Mexican boxer Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Lionel Messi has said he does not need to apologize after being...

Japanese victory condemns Germany to shock World Cup exit

The four-time champions have failed to get out of the group stage in Qatar. Japan mounted a stunning comeback win against Spain as both teams...

Health concerns grow for football icon Pele

The Brazilian legend has been battling colon cancer. There are renewed fears for the health of football giant Pele after the iconic former Brazil international...

Boxer Canelo offers apologies after Messi threat

The Mexican world champion was furious following his country’s World Cup defeat by Argentina. Mexican boxing world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has apologized after he...

Australia stun Denmark to qualify for World Cup knockout stages

The FIFA World Cup produced another couple of shock results on Wednesday. A single goal from Mathew Leckie was enough for Australia to shock the...

Entire Juventus board resigns amid financial scrutiny

The Serie A giant has been accused of falsifying its financial affairs. The entire board of directors at Serie A giants Juventus, including club president...

Chelsea star clinches crucial Senegal World Cup win

Kalidou Koulibaly scored the crucial goal as Senegal outlasted Ecuador to move to the World Cup knockout stages. Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly proved the difference...

Portugal set to petition FIFA to award Ronaldo goal – media

The ace had a score chalked off and awarded to Bruno Fernandes against Uruguay. The Portuguese FA will tell FIFA that Cristiano Ronaldo was the...

Brazil book spot in World Cup knockout stages

Tite’s team beat Switzerland to earn passage to the last 16 in Qatar. A goal inside the last 10 minutes from midfielder Casemiro was enough...

Watch: Boxing icon Saul Alvarez threatens Messi after World Cup celebrations

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez accused the football star of disrespect with his treatment of a Mexican jersey. World boxing champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has reacted angrily...

Serbia and Cameroon produce World Cup thriller

The score finished 3-3 in the Group G meeting in Qatar. Serbia and Cameroon played out a pulsating World Cup encounter in Qatar which ended...

Fans in Qatar troll Germany after armband protest

The Germans had staged a ‘covered mouth’ protest earlier at the World Cup. Football fans in Qatar took a swipe at Germany during their match...

Germans salvage draw but World Cup hopes in the balance

Niclas Fullkrug’s goal rescued a point against Spain but Germany’s fate will be decided in the last round of group games in Qatar. Germany salvaged...

Watch: Football riots grip EU cities

Police deployed water cannons and tear gas against unruly crowds in several Belgian and Dutch cities. Violent scenes unfolded in the streets of multiple European...

Watch: Russia’s top football clubs in mass brawl

Tensions flared when Zenit St. Petersburg took on Spartak Moscow. Six players were sent off as the Russian Cup game between bitter rivals Zenit St....

Morocco beat Belgium in momentous World Cup win

Two second-half goals put the North Africans in the driving seat for a place in the knockout stages. Morocco earned a historic World Cup win...

Messi strikes to keep Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive

The Argentine captain scored as his team earned a crucial win against Mexico in Qatar. Argentina revived their chances of reaching the World Cup knockout...

Mbappe secures passage for France in Qatar

The striker scored twice as France ensured they qualified for the World Cup knockout stages with one game to spare. Defending champions France became the...

Hosts Qatar suffer early World Cup exit

The Middle Eastern nation endured a second successive defeat on Friday. Qatar have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after losing to Senegal in...

Fans allowed to wear rainbow hats at World Cup stadiums

The Welsh FA said it had guarantees from FIFA. The Welsh Football Association says it has been given assurances by FIFA that fans will be...

Brazil sweating on Neymar World Cup fitness

The forward suffered an ankle injury during the win against Serbia. Brazil began their World Cup campaign in Qatar with a victory against Serbia which...

Iran players sing anthem before dramatic World Cup win

The decision came in contrast to the team’s opening game in Qatar. The Iranian men’s football team sang their country’s national anthem ahead of their...

Watch: Richarlison wonder goal stuns Serbs

Brazilian football star was picked in the squad ahead of Firmino, and with skills like this, you can see why. Richarlison wonder goal already labelled...

Ronaldo makes World Cup history in Portugal victory

The forward scored a landmark goal as his team beat Ghana in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo carved out another piece of history for himself when he...

Tech giant Apple linked to potential Man Utd bid – media

The US company and David Beckham are among the suitors tipped to go in for the Premier League club. The recent revelation that Manchester United’s...

World Cup star critical of German protest

Belgium captain Eden Hazard has echoed FIFA’s plea to focus on the football in Qatar. Belgium forward Eden Hazard has spoken out against Germany’s protest...

Spanish teen hailed after making World Cup history

Gavi scored in his team’s 7-0 rout of Costa Rica. Spanish midfielder Gavi etched his name into the history books in his team’s 7-0 demolition...

Japan fightback stuns sorry Germans

Two second half goals secured a sensational World Cup win for underdogs Japan. Just over 24 hours after Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi and Argentina,...

Process of selling Man Utd kicks off

The club's deeply unpopular owners look set to move on after nearly two decades in charge. Manchester United look set to become the latest Premier...

Messi calls for unity after Saudi Arabia shocker

Argentina have no room for error after their sensational defeat in the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi says that his side have no one to...

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United with immediate effect

The Red Devils have announced that they have parted ways with the football star Manchester United have officially parted ways with Cristiano Ronaldo, a little...

Iran players silent for anthem before World Cup defeat to England

The Islamic country's team lost 6-2 in its opener. https://youtu.be/V0ZrrQ16Q84 England’s World Cup challenge got off to a strong start after the Three Lions eased past...

Indian billionaire considering Liverpool bid – media

Liverpool's US-based owners are understood to be courting bids for the club. Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire ranked by Forbes as being among the wealthiest...

Thousands march to demand justice over soccer stadium tragedy

The demonstrators called for a full investigation into the crush at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Protestors took to the streets in Indonesia on Thursday...

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