Late Kroos winner against Sweden keeps Germany alive
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
Moscow confectioners build life-size chocolate Messi for his birthday
MOSCOW (Reuters) – When Moscow confectioners found out Lionel Messi would be celebrating his birthday during the World Cup, they decided he needed a gift that measured up – a life-size chocolate sculpture in his likeness.
Canadian Olympic session endorses Calgary bid for 2026 Games
(Reuters) – Calgary’s proposed bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has won the support of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), officials said on Saturday.
Germany facing shock exit as Sweden grabs halftime lead
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Holders Germany were facing a shock early exit from the World Cup as they trailed Sweden 1-0 at halftime in Group F on Saturday after a 32nd-minute goal from Ola Toivonen.
Lewandowski and Rodriguez need to fire in crunch Kazan clash
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – The crunch World Cup showdown between Poland and Colombia on Sunday could come down to which of club mates Robert Lewandowski and James Rodriguez is able find something close to their best form at the Kazan Arena.
Golf: Squirrelly start for McIlroy prompts laughs at Travelers
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy hit a squirrelly first shot at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut on Saturday — but that was hardly surprising after the distraction he faced on the tee.
Croats dream of repeating their 1998 ‘miracle’
ROSHCHINO, Russia (Reuters) – Croatia’s hugely impressive 3-0 win over Argentina moved them into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 1998 and inevitably Zlatko Delic’s team are earning comparisons with the celebrated side who finishe…
Rampant Mexico sees off South Korea to close on last 16
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – Mexico built on the momentum from their stunning victory over world champions Germany by overpowering South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a giant step toward the last 16 of the World Cup.
Ozil, Khedira out as Germany make changes for Sweden game
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Germany coach Joachim Loew has dropped Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira from the side that desperately need a victory over Sweden in their World Cup Group F clash in Sochi on Saturday.
Fair play may need to split Spain and Portugal
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup’s Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.
