France advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup on Tuesday, but the manner of their progression overshadowed any celebration. Paraguay's tactics throughout the match drew widespread condemn…
Diego Forlan, the former Uruguay striker who won the World Cup Golden Boot in 2010, has identified Cape Verde and Congo as the African nations capturing hearts at football's biggest tournament. Spe…
Vladimir Petkovic has told his Algeria squad to abandon any emotional considerations when they face Switzerland in World Cup qualifying action this week. The former Switzerland national team coach,…
Liam Plunkett, the former England bowler who helped win the 2019 Cricket World Cup, has made his professional baseball debut in the United States. The 39-year-old, who took 161 wickets across 65 on…
Senegal's World Cup campaign suffered a devastating blow on Thursday when Belgium scored twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable comeback in Doha. The match had seen Senegal dominate for 87…
Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard has topped the World Cup group stage charts for chances created, according to Opta data released during the tournament. The Belgian international recorded double fig…
Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal has confirmed that Neymar did not feature in their Round of 32 encounter, ending widespread speculation about the Brazilian forward's availability. The club stated th…
Football's governing body introduced mandatory hydration pauses during matches played in extreme heat, a policy that has divided players, coaches, broadcasters, and sponsors. While most stakeholder…
Football fans across Europe are scratching their heads after the World Cup knockout bracket placed France against Sweden in a matchup that has sparked debate over tournament fairness. The draw, whi…
Nigeria and at least four other African nations are positioning themselves for a share of a continental football economy worth billions of dollars, as the race to fill Africa's record nine qualific…
Cape Verde's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup has thrust the Atlantic island nation into the global sporting spotlight, and with it comes a cascade of economic questions that extend …
Erling Haaland will miss Norway's World Cup encounter with France, a blow that has already sent ripples through betting exchanges and fantasy football platforms worldwide. The Manchester City strik…