Football
Argentina has to regain confidence at World Cup : Mascherano
AP, Buenos Aires :Argentina has to get over recent disappointments in major tournaments in order to challenge for the World Cup title in Russia, defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano said Wednesday.Mascherano downplayed expectations telling reporters...
Barcelona icon Iniesta joins Vissel Kobe in historic Japan deal
AFP, Tokyo :Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta joined Japan’s Vissel Kobe on Thursday, calling his J-League move an “important career challenge”.“This is a very special day for me,” the 34-year-old World Cup winner said after...
Belgium court could throw FIFA player rules into turmoil
AFP, Brussels :Some of the most important football action of the summer could take place on Thursday not on a pitch but in a Belgium court and could transform the transfer market.More than two...
Neymar back in training with Brazil ahead of World Cup
AP, Teresopolis :Neymar was back in training on Tuesday to give Brazil a big boost ahead of the World Cup.Neymar has been sidelined since February after having surgery on his right foot but spent...
Arsenal appoint ‘progressive’ Emery as Wenger successor
Arsenal announced former Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery as their new boss on Wednesday, handing him the daunting task of revitalising a club that has slipped well behind their Premier League rivals.The Spaniard, who...
Kane named England’s World Cup captain
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will be England’s captain at the World Cup in Russia, the Football Association announced on Tuesday. Manager Gareth Southgate has shared the leadership role around since taking over as manager...
