The World Cup Where Ireland Beat Italy, FIFA and the Sun
“He does not have a problem with water, he has a problem with officials at most stadiums, and that is not FIFA’s fault,” said Sepp Blatter of manager Jack Charlton.
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Viva Mexico!
Mexico stunned World Cup holders Germany on Sunday, inflicting a 1-0 defeat that throws the Germans’ title defense into disarray as Neymar’s Brazil stuttered to a draw against Switzerland.
Read moreWorld Cup: Egypt star Salah expected to play
YEKATERINBURG, Russia — Egypt coach Hector Cuper couldn’t say for certain whether Mohamed Salah’s absence was the thing that cost his team during its 1-0 loss to Uruguay at the World Cup. But he also wasn’t sure that his star striker couldn’t have helped the Pharaohs pull off an upset in their Group A opener. […]
Read moreNew Azkals coach to apply new philosophy
Newly-appointed coach Terry Butcher is keen implementing a different philosophy as he begins the arduous task of bringing the Philippine Azkals to new heights beginning with their historic participation in next year’s Asian Cup.
Russia dismantles Saudi Arabia in World Cup Opener
Russia kicked off their World Cup in style on Thursday, thumping Saudi Arabia 5-0 in front of an ecstatic crowd in Moscow as President Vladimir Putin basked in the glow. Putin declared the tournament open at the 80,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium, saying football “unites the entire world” before watching his team overwhelm their hapless Group A […]
Read morePinoy booter delighted with Moscow experience
Homegrown Aj Boy Victoriano made the most of his biggest break in his promising football career as he put on a stellar showing in the 6th Gazprom Football for Friendship International Championship at the Sapsan Arena Stadium in Moscow, Russia recently.
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Iloilo, Negros in 1-1 draw
Hometown hero Shirmar Felongco made a late goal to help Kaya-Iloilo force defending champion Ceres-Negros to a 1-all draw over the weekend in the Philippines Football League at the Iloilo Sports Complex.
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