Burutai commends Lalong for using sports to restore peace in Plateau State
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Brazil’s Ronaldo backing France for World Cup
DOHA: Former Brazil star Ronaldo says he cannot get behind his country’s great sporting rivals Argentina at the World Cup, and backs France as “big favorites” to retain their title.
Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semifinals kick off
DOHA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semifinal showdown against Croatia.
Messi 'fool' taunt spawns mugs, T-shirts in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES: "What are you looking at, fool? Get lost!" Lionel Messi's World Cup taunt of Dutch player Wout Weghorst has delighted Argentina, where the phrase has made its way onto mugs, shirts and other products.
US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World Cup
WASHINGTON: Fifty-five websites have been seized for illegally live-streaming matches from the World Cup in Qatar, the US Justice Department said Monday. The websites were shut down after a FIFA representative identified sites being used to distribute copyright-infringing content without the authorization of the soccer world governing body, the department said in a statement.
US midfielder Reyna says limited World Cup role affected his training
United States midfielder Gio Reyna said on Monday being told by coach Gregg Berhalter he would have a very limited role at the World Cup affected his training in the run-up, but that he apologized and was forgiven by the team.
USOPC says any Russian, Belarusian participation in 2024 would have to be as neutrals
NEW YORK : The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) endorsed exploring the possibility of Russian and Belarusian athletes featuring in the 2024 Games on Monday, but said they must do so strictly as neutral competitors.
FIA rules against Mercedes Formula 1 team's new front wing after rivals complain
The FIA has updated its rules so that a front wing designed by Mercedes ahead of the United States Grand Prix has been banned.