Ecuador fight back to beat Germany and progress to last 32 at World Cup
Ecuador produced a rousing fightback to come from behind and beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match in New Jersey to put themselves into the last 32 of the World Cup.
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Pepe's double against Curacao sees Ivory Coast striker come out of the cold
PHILADELPHIA, June 25 : Nicolas Pepe justified his World Cup selection with two goals on Thursday, coming out of the cold to restore his reputation as a key striker for the Ivory Coast.
Tartan Army facing ‘special kind of torture’ as they face cup uncertainty
Scots are facing a “special kind of torture” as they remain stuck in limbo with the nation yet to find out if they have qualified for the next round or not.
Czech striker Schick retires from internationals after World Cup exit
MIAMI, June 25 : Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
Scotland advancing at World Cup would be 'reward for mediocrity', say former players
MIAMI, June 25 : Former captain Craig Burley said Scotland advancing to the knockout stages at the World Cup would be a "reward for mediocrity" after they conceded four goals and scored none in losing their final two group games.
Briton Onley out of Tour de France with shoulder injury
PARIS: Briton Oscar Onley, who finished fourth in the race last year, has been forced to pull out of next month’s Tour de France due to a shoulder injury, his team said on Thursday. Onley, who has had a season disrupted by injuries and illness, dislocated his shoulder in a crash during the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes earlier this month. He crashed over a safety barrier on a speedy descent and was saved from a fall down into a ravine when he was caught in the branches of a tree,. “Further medical investigations have confirmed a significant shoulder injury,” Netcompany Ineos said in a statement. “Unfortunately, this means Oscar will be unable to compete in this year’s Tour de France.” The 23-year-old managed to finish the sixth stage in Auvergne despite his crash, but rolled over the line almost half an hour after the stage winner. He pulled out of the race before the next stage. “I’m gutted not to be able to line up for the Tour de France this year,” said the Scot. “My focus is now on recovering and getting my shoulder in a good place, but I’m really motivated to try and make something out of this season.” He has been unable to finish in three of his five stage races this year. He finished fourth overall at the Tour of the Algarve in February but then had to pull out of Paris-Nice in March with illness.
Hearts appoint Vrancken head coach on two-year deal after McInnes exit
June 25 : Heart of Midlothian have appointed Wouter Vrancken as new head coach on a two-year deal, replacing Derek McInnes who left earlier this month to join Rangers, the Scottish Premiership club said on Thursday.
The FIFA World Cup is half over — but the drama is just beginning
It's halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone.