Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for reported $63 million
Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million euros ($63 million).
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Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon keeps one eye on England's World Cup match
There are no World Cup games shown at Wimbledon — even when England is playing — but the Centre Court crowd was clearly finding ways of following some of the footy anyway.
Congo goalkeeper Mpasi nearly leads his team to a shocking upset of England at the World Cup
England is moving on to the round of 16 after a 2-1 victory Wednesday, while Lionel Mpasi will have to console himself with one of the great defensive performances in a tournament filled with stellar play from the keepers.
Kane ‘feeling as good as ever’ and quietly playing some of the best soccer in the World Cup
Harry Kane came up big when England needed it most with a pair of late goals to solidify a 2-1 win and send England to the Round of 16 to face Mexico in Mexico City.
Messages of support motivating Canada during historic World Cup run
Jesse Marsch still gets a little star-struck by some of the legends following Canada’s success at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. For the national squad’s head coach, getting messages from hockey great Wayne Gretzky continues to be surreal.
Brazil midfielder Paquetá has a thigh injury ahead of match against Norway at the World Cup
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who limped off the field at halftime during his team’s last World Cup match, has a thigh injury.
Kane scores twice in 11 minutes to lift England past Congo DR and into Round of 16
Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.
No Cheering In The Press Box: Cultures clash in World Cup media centres
North American sports journalists will usually take pains not to appear biased. That includes using neutral language when interviewing coaches and players, not wearing team colours on the job, and remaining stone-faced after goals or other big plays.
Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
World Cup players were warned before the tournament about a new rule that would result in an immediate red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player. Officials are actively enforcing that rule change.
League in FIFA's home nation Switzerland rejects World Cup-style mandatory drinks breaks
The soccer league in FIFA’s home country Switzerland is not interested in World Cup -style mandatory drinks breaks splitting games into four quarters.
Three people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.
Chelsea signs Italy rising star Palestra for $57M while under financial scrutiny from UEFA
Chelsea signed Italy full back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on Wednesday as the club reshapes its squad following the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager.
Aston Villa takes on FIFA in court to unblock registration for 17-year-old Madjo
Aston Villa took on FIFA at sport’s highest court on Wednesday to try and register Brian Madjo, who has been refused permission to play this year.
France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola
France’s fearsome foursome of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola leaves opponents exclaiming: Sacré bleu!
England, Belgium, USMNT all in action as Round of 32 continues on TSN
Some of world football's biggest stars are in action on Canada Day as the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 rolls on. Here's a look at what to expect from the three matches.
Belgium looks to avoid fate of fellow European teams in knockout round match against Senegal on TSN
By advancing to the knockout round atop Group G, Belgium has already improved upon its woeful performance at the World Cup four years ago.
FIFA explains World Cup ruling that led to controversial disallowed Germany goal
FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup.
Penalty shootouts at World Cup are a drama of ‘inhumane’ pressure
The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match. The biggest pressure cooker of them all: the penalty kick shootout.
Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager
Ronald Koeman’s second stint as Netherlands manager is over. The 63-year-old gaffer announced his resignation on Tuesday less than 24 hours after the Oranje crashed out of the World Cup in the Round of 32, on penalties to Morocco.
U.S. set for round of 32 game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy shootouts.
Canada's FIFA World Cup team reflects country's vibrant multiculturalism
Donning the Maple Leaf was a conscious decision for many of the athletes representing Canada at this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
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