'We will not collapse' - Pauw ready for Swedish battle
A defiant Vera Pauw has said the Republic of Ireland "will not collapse" no matter what happens as they prepare to enter a Gothenburg cauldron in just under two weeks' time.
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Argentine judge shelves alleged people trafficking case by Maradona’s ex
Buenos Aires - An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit brought by a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona over alleged people trafficking.
Rigobert Song to be appointed Cameroon coach on orders of nation's president
Yaoundé, Cameroon - Former star player Rigobert Song is set to be named as head coach of the Cameroon national team, replacing Toni Conceicao, on the orders of the country's president, the sports minister said on Monday.
FIFA in 'advanced discussions' to expel Russia from World Cup
Paris — FIFA is in "advanced discussions" to suspend the Russian national team from international competitions including the World Cup following the invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Monday.
Russia facing World Cup exile after 'unacceptable' FIFA plan
Paris - Russia's future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Monday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as "unacceptable" by rivals, plunging the qualifying process for football's showpiece event into chaos.
’Name or no name’ ... Poland still won’t play Russia in Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Paris - Poland blasted FIFA's plans for Russia to play home internationals on neutral ground as "totally unacceptable" on Sunday and repeated they will not take on the Russians in a World Cup playoff.
FIFA suspends Zimbabwe and Kenya, condemns Russia’s act of violence against Ukraine
Durban - The Football International Federation Association (FIFA) has pulled no punches and suspended African country’s Zimbabwe and Kenya from any football participation, citing interference from a third party within their structures.
Banyana qualify for Africa Women Cup of Nations after aggregate win over Algeria
Durban — Banyana Banyana Qualified for the African Women Cup of Nations (Awcon) in Morocco after they drew 1-1 on the day, but won 3-1 on aggregate against Algeria on Wednesday night.