France squad struck by virus ahead of World Cup final

Varane and Konate were two of five French players who did not report to training two days before the World Cup final...

Loss in first match helped us: Messi after WC SF win

Messi's goal in the 34th minute helped Argentina take the lead in the semifinal against Croatia. Julian Alvarez...

Southgate uncertain of England manager's role after WC exit

England were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday by France, and Southgate has hinted he needs time and space...

Luis Enrique steps down as Spain coach after World Cup exit

The Spanish Football Association stated that Luis Enrique would be replaced by Luis de la Fuente, who manages...

FIFA WC: Portugal FA refutes claims of Ronaldo leaving campaign

Ronaldo, Portugal's most capped player and all-time leading scorer, was rested for their first knockout game against...

FIFA WC: England oust Senegal 3-0 to set up QF clash with France

Senegal had looked well capable of fighting England, but Jordan Henderson and captain Harry Kane scored shortly...

FIFA WC: Kane, Henderson help England take 2-0 lead over Senegal

Henderson and Kane's goals have England comfortably ahead. Senegal, who had been gaining ground in the match-up...

FIFA WC: Messi terms bond with Argentina fans beautiful

Messi scored the first goal for Argentina in the round of 16 clash against Australia and played a pivotal role in...

Win gives us incredible confidence: Dutch coach

The head coach was pleased with his team's performance but also offered his constructive criticism, saying that the...

FIFA WC: Messi, Alvarez guide Argentina to 2-1 win over Australia

Argentina changed their strategy immediately after the break, switching to a three-man defence after taking a...

It's absolute catastrophe: Muller on Germany's group-stage exit

Despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium, Japan's 2-1 victory over Spain in Doha effectively...

FIFA WC: Martinez to vacate Belgium's coach post after early exit

Following a 0-0 tie with Croatia, Belgium was eliminated from the group stage, placing third behind the Croatians...