World Cup

Paul Pogba Slams France Retirement Rumours As "Fake News"

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 26, 2020

Manchester United's Paul Pogba said on Monday reports claiming he had retired from international duty in protest against French President Emmanuel Macron's comments about radical Islam were "fake news".

Entire Cricket South Africa Board Resigns

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 26, 2020

South Africa are due to host World Cup champions England in three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals in late November and early December.

Ronaldinho Tests Positive For COVID-19

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 26, 2020

The 40-year-old ex-Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder, who won the Champions League and World Cup in an illustrious career, will remain in isolation in a Belo Horizonte hotel.

Pakistan Cricket Board Wants ICC To Assure Visas For Players, Staff For T20 World Cup In India

Press Trust of India | Monday October 19, 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan said they have sought assurances from the International Cricket Council that their players will get visas for the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.

Neymar Misses Paris Saint-Germain Game After Brazil Duty

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 16, 2020

Neymar will sit out Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 game away at Nimes on Friday, hot on the heels of his starring role on international duty for Brazil.

Misbah-Ul-Haq Set To Step Down As Pakistan's Chief Selector, To Remain As Head Coach

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 14, 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq was appointed head coach and chief selector after the Pakistan Cricket Board released Mickey Arthur and his support staff following Pakistan's failure to make the World Cup semi-finals.

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar Hat-Trick Fires Brazil Past Peru

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 14, 2020

Neymar scored a hat-trick to become the second highest scorer in Brazil's history as the Copa America champions won 4-2 away to 10-man Peru in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Argentina Squeeze Past Bolivia, Ecuador Hammer Uruguay In World Cup Qualifier

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 14, 2020

Joaquin Correa scored the winner 11 minutes from time as Argentina labored to a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier in La Paz on Tuesday.

Nations League: England Bounce Back To Beat Belgium 2-1, Go Top Of Group

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 12, 2020

England gained revenge for two defeats when the sides met at the 2018 World Cup, as Marcus Rashford's penalty and Mason Mount's deflected winner, earned all three points for the Three Lions.

Roberto Firmino Brace Helps Brazil Hammer Bolivia In World Cup Qualifier

Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 10, 2020

Brazil romped to a 5-0 victory over Bolivia, which sent them top of the South American World Cup qualifying table.

Lionel Messi Fires Argentina To World Cup Qualifying Win Over Ecuador

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 9, 2020

Lionel Messi has been in open conflict with his club but it had no detrimental effect on his form as his 13th minute penalty was the difference in a tight encounter.

Premier League: Liverpool Sign On Goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga

Asian News International | Thursday October 8, 2020

Liverpool FC have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga. The 17-year-old was part of Brazil's squad in the FIFA U17 World Cup last year.

Germany's World Cup Hero Mario Goetze Joins PSV Eindhoven

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 7, 2020

Mario Goetze, who was a free agent after Borussia Dortmund allowed him to leave, has signed a contract with Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.

"Grows Lazier With Every Birthday!": Wishes Pour In On Zaheer Khan's 42nd Birthday

Neelav Chakravarti | Wednesday October 7, 2020

Zaheer Khan Birthday: Members of the cricket fraternity and fans took to social media to wish Zaheer Khan on his 42nd birthday.

Jonny Bairstow Loses Test Cricket Central Contract As England Look To Future

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 30, 2020

Other than Jonny Bairstow, even England cricketer Mark Wood has been handed only a white-ball contract.