World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign
He further claimed that Brazil's government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, provided the largest share of the alleged funding behind the campaign.
Stones dismisses England injury scare as dressing-room prank after Mexico win
“I tried to keep a straight face as I was doing it because I saw he was concerned and thinking, ‘Has he actually hurt himself?'” Stones said.
Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban
“Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds that Russian Athletics considers discriminatory,” read the federation’s statement.
Xabi Alonso resumes as Chelsea coach
Xabi Alonso has resumed duty as the new coach of Chelsea Football Club following his appointment in May.
Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals
The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams has offered more of a chance to continents that were previously underrepresented at the tournament, but a glance at the quarter-final line-up tells a familiar tale.
