Wenger takes swipe at World Cup teams 'focused on demonstrations'
Arsene Wenger said on Sunday that teams who focused on football rather than "political demonstrations" fared better in the opening round at the World Cup.
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World Cup coaches welcome first female ref Frappart
Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez said Wednesday the appointment of Stephanie Frappart to referee his team's crucial clash with Germany was a major milestone in a "sexist sport".
Iran World Cup loss sparks despair - and joy from regime critics
For Iranians, their football team's World Cup loss against the United States was cause for either sadness or exuberant joy, depending on where they stand on a two-month-old protest movement.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup as Ghana coach slams FIFA
Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament.
Son will shine in Ghana World Cup clash, says South Korea coach
South Korea coach Paulo Bento said the team would see a "different" Son Heung-min against Ghana on Monday after the forward got used to his face mask during their opening World Cup match.
Iran arrests footballer over 'anti-state propaganda': media
Iranian security forces on Thursday arrested ex-national football player Voria Ghafouri over accusations that he spread "propaganda" against the Islamic republic, Fars news agency reported.
'Our joy is one': Saudi World Cup win sparks rare Arab unity
Saudi Arabia's unexpected World Cup victory over giants Argentina triggered a rare moment of joint celebration across the fractured Arab world including among Qataris -- less than two years after a seething regional dispute.
Added time at World Cup: Added strain or added drama?
Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game.