Uruguay overrun Colombia to win World Cup qualifier 3-0
Agency :Uruguay’s Edinson Cavani scored early and fellow striker Luis Suarez converted a second-half penalty, his fourth in three games for his country, as they...
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Messi denied as Argentina held by Paraguay in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Buenos Aires :Argentina had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera on Thursday, and...
Footballers are just ‘puppets’ for UEFA and FIFA, says Kroos
AFP, Berlin :Germany midfielder Toni Kroos feels that footballers are just “puppets” used by governing bodies FIFA and UEFA and are powerless in discussions about...
Scotland ends 22-year wait to qualify for major tournament
Agency :Scotland defeated Serbia on penalties in the play-off finals to qualify for the UEFA European Championship on Thursday in Belgrade.After a goalless first half,...
Maguire, Grealish shine as England sink Ireland
AFP, London :Gareth Southgate admitted he was impressed with Jack Grealish as the England winger sparkled and Harry Maguire enjoyed a moment of redemption in...
Liverpool defender Gomez faces months out after knee surgery
AFP, London :Liverpool defender Joe Gomez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery on Thursday, leaving manager Jurgen Klopp grappling with...
Van de Beek strike earns Netherlands draw with Spain
The Netherlands drew 1-1 at home to Spain in a friendly on Wednesday after Donny van de Beek cancelled out an earlier strike from Sergio...
Maradona leaves hospital following surgery
AFP, Argentina :Argentine football legend Diego Maradona left hospital on Wednesday, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.Maradona left...
Barcelona to sue Neymar after allegedly overpaying Brazilian
Barcelona will sue Neymar for 10.2 million euros ($12 million) that they believe they overpaid the Brazilian during his time at the club, according to...
Neto, Paulinho score on debuts as Portugal rout Andorra
Pedro Neto and Paulinho both scored on their Portugal debuts as the European champions unsurprisingly routed Andorra 7-0 in a friendly football on Wednesday while...