Football
De Gregorio resigns as FIFA director of communications
AFP, Geneva : FIFA director of communications and public affairs Walter De Gregorio resigned from his position with immediate effect on Thursday, the world governing...
EU parliament urges Blatter to quit FIFA job immediately
AFP, Strasbourg : The European Parliament called Thursday on Sepp Blatter to step down immediately as FIFA president and allow for an interim leader to...
Battle of blooms as Wales and Belgium collide
Two national teams cresting historic waves collide in a pivotal 2016 European Championship qualifying match on Friday when Group B front-runners Wales and Belgium meet...
Neymar, Messi eye duel as Copa kicks off
AFP, Santiago : A mouthwatering duel between Barcelona superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar is looming over the Copa America as the three-week football extravaganza starts...
Bangladesh suffer 1-3 defeat against Kyrgyzstan
Bangladesh made a frustrating start in the FIFA World Cup 2018 and AFC Asia Cup 2019 Qualifiers (Group B, Round-2) after conceding 1-3 goals defeat...
Bonucci leads Italy charge against sanctioned Croatia
AFP, Croatia :Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has called on his Juventus teammates to take the frustration of losing the Champions League final out on Croatia...
Pollution worries hang over Chile’s Copa America
AFP, Santiago : As South America’s football heroes jet into Chile for the Copa America, a dark cloud is hanging over two host cities where...
More turmoil for FIFA and World Cup bidding contests
On another day of turmoil for FIFA and the World Cup, the bidding contest for the 2026 tournament was put on hold.FIFA secretary general Jerome...