June 15, 2018

No boots, no problem as Queiroz plays up Iran unity ahead of Morocco clash

AFP, Saint Petersburg : Iran coach Carlos Queiroz believes his players have been brought closer together by Nike’s decision to cut their supply of World...

Iranian soccer fans hold Iranian national flags as they pose for a photo on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup near Red Square in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday.

Football

June 15, 2018

Iranian soccer fans hold Iranian national flags as they pose for a photo on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup near Red Square in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday.

Football

June 15, 2018

Egypt hold its breath over injured Salah

AFP, Yekaterinburg : Mohamed Salah is in a high-profile race to be fit for Egypt’s World Cup opener against Uruguay on Friday and even opponents...

Mexican soccer fans pose for a photo on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup near Red Square in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday.

Football

June 15, 2018

Mexican soccer fans pose for a photo on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup near Red Square in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday.

Football

June 15, 2018

Toronto FC overcomes 3-goal deficit, tie DC United 4-4

Ap, Toronto :Nick Hagglund scored two of Toronto FC’s four-second half goals and the Reds overcame a three-goal deficit to tie D.C. United 4-0 on...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (center) and the former German national soccer team player and integration commissioner of the German soccer association, Cacau (right) attend a women soccer training session at a soccer club in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday

Football

June 15, 2018

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (center) and the former German national soccer team player and integration commissioner of the German soccer association, Cacau (right) attend a women soccer training session at a soccer club in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday.

Orlando City midfielder Josue Colman kicks the ball away from Montreal Impact defender Rod Fanni during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday in Montreal.

Football

June 15, 2018

Orlando City midfielder Josue Colman kicks the ball away from Montreal Impact defender Rod Fanni during the second half of an MLS soccer match on Wednesday in Montreal.

Football

June 15, 2018

Ronaldo primed for likely last shot at World Cup glory

AFP, Sochi, Russia :Cristiano Ronaldo will launch his latest and probably last attempt to crown his career with a World Cup winners medal when European...

Football

June 15, 2018

Real Madrid to unveil Lopetegui as new coach

Real Madrid will present Julen Lopetegui as their new coach at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Thursday at 7 pm (1700 GMT), the Spanish giants...

Spain's Miguel Salgado, Iker Casillas and Portugal's Luis Figo (from left) pose for a photographer prior to the FIFA congress on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. The congress in Moscow is set to choose t

Football

June 14, 2018

Spain’s Miguel Salgado, Iker Casillas and Portugal’s Luis Figo (from left) pose for a photographer prior to the FIFA congress on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. The congress in Moscow is set to choose the host or hosts for the 2026 World Cup.

Football

June 14, 2018

Spain name Fernando Hierro as coach for World Cup

Spain on Wednesday named federation sporting director Fernando Hierro as its World Cup coach to replace Julen Lopetegui, who was sensationally sacked after his appointment...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for cameras at the FIFA congress on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. The congress in Moscow is set to choose the host or hos

Football

June 14, 2018

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for cameras at the FIFA congress on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. The congress in Moscow is set to choose the host or hosts for the 2026 World Cup.