World Cup 2018 | Can Southgate rouse England before Croatia match?

Thursday, 2:00am Croatia v England H 3.75, D 3.15, A 2.38 It’s time for Gareth Southgate to come up with a big speech of his own.

The Buzz | Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid to join Italian club Juventus

Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving to join Italian club Juventus, bringing to an end a glittering nine-year spell in Spain. Madrid says it has

Briefs | Spain appoints Luis Enrique as coach

Spain’s football federation says former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has been appointed to take charge of the national team. He replaces Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on the eve

FIFA fines in World Cup cases can leave priority questioned

The World Cup rulings in FIFA’s disciplinary court have not always been easy to comprehend. Sweden was slugged 70,000 Swiss francs (USD70,700) for players wearing non-approved socks,

World Cup 2018 | Pickford reshaping opinions of English goalies

It was just about the only thing Jordan Pickford got wrong all game. “It was a daft injury by myself,” the England goalkeeper recounted. “I went to punch the

Preview | In semifinals, Giroud aims to prove Henry wrong

If only France’s young players had an outstanding ex-pro they could turn to for advice about how to beat Belgium in the World Cup semifinals , someone

World Cup fairy tale ends for Russia, the sleeping giant

Russians danced, drank and celebrated their national football team for three delirious, dreamlike weeks. Now it’s time to get back to reality. Russia entered the World

World Cup 2018 | Playing Croatia in semifinal is a harsh reminder for England

Croatia was there at England’s lowest ebb this century in international football, and it’ll be there as the English team tries to peak. For many England

Cycling | Froome calls on skeptical fans to let him ride Tour in peace

Chris Froome has asked Tour de France fans to let him race in peace, even if they doubt the recent ruling that cleared him of doping allegations.

World Cup 2018 | Preview: France-Uruguay pits speed vs. defense in quarters

France picked up two trophies in 1998: One, of course, was the country’s only World Cup title, won on home soil. It was also the

JFA says Nishino will not return as Japan’s coach

Despite leading his team to a thrilling and unexpected ride at the World Cup, Akira Nishino will not be back as Japan’s coach. The

FIFA ‘rebukes’ Maradona criticism of referee

FIFA says it “strongly rebukes” comments made by its ambassador Diego Maradona criticizing American referee Mark Geiger’s handling of England’s win against Colombia in the World

Koreas begin basketball friendlies in latest peace gesture

The rival Koreas yesterday began two days of friendly basketball games in Pyongyang in their latest goodwill gesture amid a diplomatic push to resolve the nuclear standoff

World Cup 2018 | Pickford the hero as England’s penalty curse ends

The research paid off for Jordan Pickford. When Carlos Bacca stepped up to take Colombia’s fifth and final penalty, Pickford knew he was likely to shoot

Preview | Belgium’s high scorers take on Brazil’s miserly defense

To get past Belgium Saturday in the quarterfinals at the World Cup, Brazil has to do something it has not been able to do since it

World Cup 2018 | Changing coach breathed life into Japan’s campaign

Changing coaches on the eve of the World Cup can be fraught with danger. Just look at Spain. For Japan, the decision to sack Vahid Halilhodzic

Brazil fan who is deaf, blind follows tournament with help

Like fans all over football-mad Brazil, Carlos Junior followed every move the national team made on the field Monday in its 2-0 victory over Mexico. He wiped

World Cup 2018 | Forsberg delivers, Sweden reaches quarterfinals

The heir to Zlatan Ibrahimovic finally delivered for Sweden at the World Cup. Emil Forsberg scored a deflected goal in the 66th minute to give the

Nigeria captain hid dad’s abduction, played match

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel played in a crucial World Cup match against Argentina four hours after being told his father had been kidnapped for ransom

Briefs | Loew staying on as Germany coach despite exit

Germany coach Joachim Loew is staying on despite the team’s shock first-round World Cup exit. The German football federation (DFB) announced yesterday it was informed by Loew

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