Dubliner Roberto Lopes plays key role for Cape Verde in World Cup draw with Spain
Cape Verde have pulled off a huge shock by holding European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in thier World Cup Group H opener in Atlanta.
World Cup contender Spain and Cape Verde play to surprising scoreless draw
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain.
Iranian Americans plan protests as soccer team prepare for their World Cup opener
LOS ANGELES, June 15 : The Iran soccer team were preparing to play their first match at this year's World Cup in Los Angeles on Monday, with protests expected by the city's large Iranian diaspora against both the government in Tehran and the U.S. war.
Saudi Arabia sports minister vows affordable and safe World Cup in 2034
MIAMI, June 15 : Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister says the kingdom will work with FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year's finals in North America where costs have been a concern.
Hydration breaks heat up World Cup debate with players, coaches split on new rule
MIAMI, June 15 : FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in World Cup matches are proving as controversial as they are cooling, with players split over interruptions that some say kill the flow of the game while coaches embrace them as tactical timeouts.
Moroccan Ammouta named Al Ahly coach following Thorup departure
June 15 : Al Ahly have appointed Moroccan Hussein Ammouta, a former Jordan manager and CAF Champions League winner with Wydad Casablanca, as head coach on a two-year contract, the Egyptian club said on Monday.
Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager after Glasner exit
June 15 : Crystal Palace have appointed French coach Pierre Sage as their new manager on a three-year deal, succeeding Oliver Glasner who left at the end of the season when his contract expired, the Premier League club said on Monday.
Lukaku on bench for Belgium, Shobeir in goal for Egypt
SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium's Romelu Lukaku starts on the bench for Monday's World Cup Group G opener against Egypt after an injury-hit season for Italian side Napoli.