Russia falls to World Cup low in new FIFA rankings
ZURICH (AP) Host nation Russia will kick off next week’s World Cup as the lowest-ranked of the 32 teams in the tournament.
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Russia falls to World Cup low in new FIFA rankings
ZURICH (AP) Host nation Russia will kick off next week’s World Cup as the lowest-ranked of the 32 teams in the tournament.
Ronaldo prepares for World Cup
Surrounded by doubts about his future at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo is bringing some unwanted distraction to Portugal ahead of the World Cup. Ronaldo joined Portugal’s squad on Monday, with just about everyone wondering what he will say about his situation with Real Madrid. For the second straight year, Ronaldo linking with the national team […]
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Neymar thrilled with comeback
Brazil star Neymar said he was “very happy” to have made a goal-scoring comeback in a 2-0 friendly victory over Croatia on Sunday, but insisted he was only firing at “80 percent”. “It’s been three months that I’ve been injured,” said Neymar, with the World Cup to start in Russia in 10 days. “To come […]
Read moreKompany in Belgium’s World Cup squad despite injury
BRUSSELS (AP) Vincent Kompany was included in Belgium coach Roberto Martinez’s 23-man World Cup squad on Monday despite picking up a groin injury during a friendly over the weekend.
Kuzain, Sporting KC beat Minnesota United 4-1 (Jun 03, 2018)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Wan Kuzain scored his first MLS goal to help Sporting Kansas City beat Minnesota United 4-1 on Sunday night.
Read moreZidane quits
MADRID – Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane dropped a bombshell Thursday, quitting the Spanish giants just days after winning the Champions League for a record third year in a row. The 45-year-old former international decided to leave at the top saying it was time for a change for himself and the club and admitting he […]
Read moreFIFA lifts ban on Guatemala ahead of 2026 World Cup vote
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has lifted its suspension of the Guatemala soccer federation, clearing the Central American country to vote in the 2026 World Cup hosting contest on June 13.
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