Time-wasting crackdown at World Cup a rousing success, says refereeing chief Collina
MIAMI, June 30 : FIFA's new anti-time-wasting rules at the World Cup have proved an overwhelming hit, Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday.
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Mission possible: Mbappe and Deschamps in perfect harmony as France gather steam
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, June 30 : France's 1998 World Cup triumph was built on a special bond between coach Aime Jacquet and his on-field lieutenant Didier Deschamps.
Mbappe scores twice to lead dominant France past Sweden in Round of 32
Kylian Mbappe put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
World Cup: One big question for every round-of-16 team - ESPN
After the first four round-of-32 games in World Cup history, I think we were all asking the same question:
Inexperience proves costly for young Ivory Coast outfit, says coach
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 : Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae says inexperience let down his youthful side as they gave away a goal four minutes from time to exit the World Cup at the hands of Norway on Tuesday.
Australia knock West Indies out to reach Women's T20 World Cup final
June 30 : Australia moved a step closer to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title after beating West Indies by eight wickets in the first semi-final at The Oval on Tuesday.
Portugal look to ignite World Cup campaign against evergreen Croatia
HOUSTON, June 30 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will look to quiet critics of an underwhelming World Cup run in their round of 32 clash on Thursday in Toronto when they meet a Croatian side who have made a habit of outperforming on the biggest stage.
Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager
MADRID: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday. The private prosecution is asking for a six-month prison sentence to be issued for causing injury by gross negligence, as well as fines, a Madrid court said in a document dated January 7 and seen by AFP.