Reputations burnished, others buffeted at “best World Cup ever”
A stage for new beginnings, a cementer of fortunes, a last resting place for life-long dreams, the
Russia hope for World Cup miracle after Messi, Ronaldo exit
Russia are hoping for a World Cup miracle on Sunday as the host nation take on 2010 winners Spain
Maradona ‘fine’ after scare, chided for obscene gesture
Argentina great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he was fine after appearing to take ill during the
Preview: Former cleaner and ex-electrician face off at World Cup
A former cleaner and a ex-hotel electrician will occupy the two technical areas when Morocco face
All eyes on Salah as World Cup hosts take on Egypt
World Cup hosts Russia face an Egypt side buoyed by the likely return of star man Mohamed Salah on
Modric ready for Argentina challenge after scripting Croatia victory
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric suggested that his team’s 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday had
Salah still a doubt for World Cup opener against Uruguay
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah remains a doubt to face Uruguay in their World Cup opener at
For African footballers Russia is a land of false promises
As football’s top stars arrive in Russia chasing World Cup glory, young African players lured to the
Al Abed left out as Saudis name World Cup squad
Winger Nawaf Al Abed has been left out of Saudi Arabia’s squad for the World Cup finals as Juan
Adidas takes 12-10 lead over Nike in World Cup shirt deals
Adidas can declare itself the winner over arch rival Nike in the upcoming soccer World Cup even
FIFA pleased with preparations ahead of World Cup
FIFA officials visited Kazan Arena on Saturday as part of a third round of stadium readiness
Senegal snatch World Cup berth at Bafana’s expense
Bafana Bafana’s slim hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia were ended with a 2-0