Sibling rivals line up for different teams at World Cup
June 8 : Four sets of brothers will compete at the World Cup, all for different countries in a reflection of how steady migration around the world has had an impact on football.
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Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer's global language a waterfront home
EVERETT, Washington, June 8 : Every World Cup is memorable, but Seattle's two pro soccer clubs - the Sounders and the Reign - hope they have created an unforgettable waterfront venue for fans to watch games and for kids to play: a pierside barge with a mini soccer pitch, a huge video screen and amenities.
Injury concerns for Morocco ahead of their World Cup opener
HARRISON, New Jersey, June 8 : Morocco are concerned about injuries to starters Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui, who could be forced out of their opening game at the World Cup against Brazil on Sunday.
Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener after injury
MEXICO: Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday.Yamal and Athletic Bilbao’s Williams both missed the end of the club season with hamstring injuries and their imminent returns will be a big boost to the European champions.Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for Spain’s opening game in Atlanta, although none traveled to Mexico for Monday’s friendly with Peru and instead remained at their training camp in the United States.“We regret that they are not here with us, but the medical and physical conditioning staff advised them to stay there,” De la Fuente said.“All three should be available for the next match...
Iran fans dismayed by team’s World Cup visa quarrel
TIJUANA: Iran’s national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers. “I’m very excited to see them,” said Sadegh Galavi as he watched the players’ bus leave the airport in Tijuana, cheered on by about a dozen fans. Galavi, a mechanic and resident of this city on the US border, did not hesitate to get up at dawn to welcome the team when it landed at 5:00 am. “My national team is coming to my city, and being here is a small thing I can do just to welcome them,” the man in his thirties told AFP, proudly wearing the white jersey with green and red trim of the Iranian side, known as “Team Melli.” The gesture felt especially important because the tournament is beginning under difficult circumstances for Iran. While the players obtained the visas necessary to enter the United States and play their group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, not all delegation members received them. About 15 accompanying officials were denied visas, including Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj, who previously served in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, designated a terrorist group by Washington. Unshakable faith “It makes no sense to me,” Galavi complained.
Croatia head to World Cup on high after late 2-1 win over Slovenia
VARAZDIN, Croatia, June 7 : Croatia substitute Mario Pasalic grabbed a stoppage-time winner to edge neighbours Slovenia 2-1 in their friendly international on Sunday and head to the World Cup on a winning note.
Canadian women claim bronze in rugby sevens in France
Canada secured the bronze medal with a hard-fought 21-19 victory over the United States in the third place playoff of the world championship series in Bordeaux, France on Sunday.
Canada's Sarah Mitton finishes 3rd at Stockholm Diamond League
Canada's Sarah Mitton finished third in the women's shot put at a Diamond League meet in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday.