Football
France Football Federation Not Considering Zinedine Zidane Appointment
Zinedine Zidane has shown no desire to coach France’s national team after leaving Real Madrid and Didier Deschamps will continue in his current role until at least 2020, according to French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium Beat England - Relive the Goals
Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss. A fourth-minute goal from Thomas Meunier and an 82nd-minute Eden H...
Former England Captain David Beckham Defends Raheem Sterling's Performances
Former England captain David Beckham has put his weight behind the under-fire Manchester City man Raheem Sterling. The winger was subjected to heavy criticism after he failed to break his goal drought for the national team against Sweden in the quarter-fi...
Fernando Hierro Leaves Job as Spain Coach After World Cup Exit
Fernando Hierro, who stood in as Spain coach when Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup, will not continue in the role, the Spanish football federation said Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden Book Place in Quarter-finals After Edging Past Switzerland
Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years after Emil Forsberg's deflected shot earned a scrappy 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Tried Everything to Get Best Out of Messi, Says Sampaoli
Despite trying everything in the book, Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli said he was unable to bring out the best in talisman Lionel Messi whose last chance for World Cup glory almost certainly ended with Saturday's defeat to France.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Africa's 'Step Back' in Worst World Cup Since 1982
Senegal's elimination on fair play rules not only made World Cup history, it is also the first time since 1982 an African team failed to reach the tournament's second round.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Yerry Mina Winner Sends Colombia Through to Round of 16
A powerful header from Barcelona's Yerry Mina fired Colombia into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Group H rivals Senegal, who crashed out due to a poorer disciplinary record than Japan.
Brazil Bar to Give Shots Every Time Neymar Falls
A Rio de Janeiro bar has invented a new drinking game: free shots every time Brazil's superstar Neymar falls down during a crucial World Cup group game against Serbia on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: It's Not Just Ronaldo Playing Iran, Says Portuguese Coach
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has dismissed the suggestion that his team relied too much on Cristiano Ronaldo and said they worked hard to function as a unit as they prepared to face Iran in their decisive World Cup Group B match on Monday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Keisuke Honda Scores Late Equaliser as Japan Hold Senegal
Substitute Keisuke Honda equalised with 12 minutes left as Japan twice pegged back Senegal in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday that leaves World Cup Group H wide open.
FIFA World Cup 2018: England Seek Trusty Lieutenants to Captain Harry Kane
Handed a winning start for the first time in a major tournament for 12 years by captain Harry Kane's injury-time winner against Tunisia, England can look forward to Sunday's meeting with Panama with a rare sense of World Cup calm.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Messi and Argentina Face Early Exit After Horrid Show Against Croatia
Lionel Messi's World Cup dream was left hanging by a thread as Croatia powered into the last 16 with a 3-0 rout of Argentina here Thursday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi in Focus as Argentina Seek Winning Start Against Iceland
Lionel Messi's Argentina aim to put a shambolic World Cup build-up behind them and make a statement in their opening match against tournament debutants Iceland on Saturday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay Score Late Winner to Break Egyptian Hearts
Jose Gimenez was the unlikely 89th-minute match winner as Uruguay defeated an Egypt side shorn of star man Mohamed Salah 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Friday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: England's Young Guns Look to Fire on Big Stage | SWOT Analysis
Bobby Moore led England to glory in 1966, when the team lifted their only World Cup so far. Despite having the most competitive league in the world, the performances of three lions have not given fans plenty to cheer about.