[ad_1] DR Congo are preparing for their first World Cup in over half a century, while a war is going on back home. The smiles of a nation, making their first appearance at a World Cup finals since 1974, guard…
[ad_1] Argentina are out to make history this summer and become the first nation to retain the World Cup on a different continent. No team has done it anywhere since Brazil in 1962. Achieving it would cap Lionel Messi’s career.…
[ad_1] Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the “most oppressed” at the World Cup. The team’s build-up to the tournament has been profoundly impacted by…
[ad_1] Royal Ascot kicks off on Tuesday with a stellar renewal of the Queen Anne Stakes and a battle of the Guineas winners in the St James’s Palace Stakes. 2.30 Royal Ascot – Superstar Notable Speech headlines Queen Anne Five-time…
[ad_1] Iran put their turbulent build-up to the World Cup behind them as they fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zeland in what was the game of the tournament so far. After a bright start from…
[ad_1] Maxi Araujo’s late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia as goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais was the hero. The Saudi goalkeeper made a string of saves to keep his side in front and while the clean sheet…
[ad_1] The essence of football is anyone stands a chance against anyone. With all the financial muscle in the game, that essence becomes harder and harder to see. And yet, there are days like this at the World Cup that…
[ad_1] Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group G opener. Emam Ashour’s superb 19th-minute opener from distance…
[ad_1] Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as the African debutants held tournament favourites Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. One of the biggest mismatches in football history has produced one of…
[ad_1] Crystal Palace have appointed Pierre Sage as their new manager. The Frenchman has signed a contract until the summer of 2029. The Eagles agreed a compensation package with Ligue 1 club RC Lens to release Sage from his contract.…