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Juventus coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid 14 Jun 2018 - 01:07 pm

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri turned down an offer to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, saying he had already committed to the Italian...

Rashford a concern for England on low-key arrival in Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:57 am

Repino, Russia: Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will have an injury assessed on Wednesday, said England manager Gareth Southgate as his side touched...

'Jealous' Allardyce still hurting as Southgate leads England to Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

LONDON: Former England manager Sam Allardyce believes he should still be leading the national team and says he is "extremely jealous" as his...

England's Walker ready to sacrifice preferred right-back role 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

England defender Kyle Walker is ready to sacrifice his preferred right-back spot and play as a centre-half at his first World Cup, the...

Lewandowski at the double as Poland rout Lithuania ahead of World Cup 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

WARSAW: Two strikes from captain Robert Lewandowski followed by goals from Dawid Kownacki and Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland a 4-0 victory over Lithuania...

Former hero Ronaldo backs Brazil to end 16-year wait in Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo believes it is time for his country to live up to the expectations and end their 16-year wait for...

Grozny is a World Cup home away from home for Egypt squad 13 Jun 2018 - 08:02 pm

GROZNY, Russia: The Egypt squad in Russia for its first World Cup since 1990 has a nickname besides the Pharaohs. The country's all-Muslim...

FIFA eyes big crowds, bigger profits at 2026 World Cup 13 Jun 2018 - 04:49 pm

Los Angeles: The 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico promises to take the tournament to a new level,...

FIFA President Infantino to run for re-election in 2019 13 Jun 2018 - 04:04 pm

MOSCOW: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he will run for re-election as head of soccer's global governing body. Speaking at the...

Lopetegui fired by Spain two days before World Cup debut, Hierro takes charge 13 Jun 2018 - 03:34 pm

KRASNODAR, Russia: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday, two days before their opening World Cup match, for failing to tell...

Spain fires coach Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener 13 Jun 2018 - 12:54 pm

Krasnodar, Russia: Spain sacked coach Julen Lopetegui just two days before the team's opening game against Portugal at the World Cup, Spanish football...

Spain to hold press conference amid rumours of Lopetegui sacking 13 Jun 2018 - 11:48 am

KRASNODAR, Russia: Spain will hold a news conference on Wednesday amid rumours that coach Julen Lopetegui might be sacked, two days before their...

Eriksen's Denmark not a one-man show, says coach Hareide 13 Jun 2018 - 01:40 am

Anapa, Russia: Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is Denmark's standout star but the Nordic side are far from a one-man team, coach Age Hareide...

Alisson focused on Brazil's World Cup quest as transfer talk rumbles 13 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

Sochi, Russia: Brazil goalkeeper Alisson played down speculation over his club future on Tuesday as he lives "a boyhood dream" at the World...

England looks to break cycle of humiliation, pain 13 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

MANCHESTER, England: England is attempting to break a cycle of heartache and humiliation at major tournaments that plunged the birthplace of football to...

France ready to outgun any opponent, says Griezmann 13 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

MADRID: France forward Antoine Griezmann says his country have the firepower to achieve their dream of winning the World Cup in Russia. And...

Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi 13 Jun 2018 - 01:34 am

SOCHI: It didn't take long before Neymar and his Brazil teammates started heading to the beach after the team arrived at its World...

Spain coach Lopetegui to take Real job after Cup 13 Jun 2018 - 12:20 am

Madrid: Real Madrid yesterday announced the appointment of Spain’s Julen Lopetegui as their coach from next season, stunning the national team ahead of...