Australia resist starting Cahill or Arzani
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – Australia coach Bert van Marwijk stuck with Andrew Nabbout up front for the World Cup Group C clash against Denmark on Thursday, resisting calls to bring in veteran Tim Cahill or youngster Daniel Arzani.
Tunisia set to test Belgium’s cup-winning credentials
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Belgium’s credentials as a genuine outside bet for World Cup success face a tougher examination against Tunisia on Saturday after a relatively sedate opening against Panama.
Brazil name Thiago Silva captain for Costa Rica match
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Brazil have named Thiago Silva as captain for Friday’s World Cup match against Costa Rica in a continuation of their long-standing policy of rotating the team leadership.
Thigh injury prevents England’s Alli from training
REPINO, Russia (Reuters) – England attacking midfielder Dele Alli missed training on Thursday as he bids to recover from a thigh injury for the side’s second World Cup Group G game against Panama.
Iran’s Ezatolahi ready to take his chances against Portugal
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Saeid Ezatolahi will attempt to put aside the disappointment of seeing his potential equalizer against Spain ruled out for offside when Iran go for a win against Portugal that would fire them into the knockout phase of the Wor…
Blatter, ex-FIFA president, meets Russia’s Putin at World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Wednesday evening while in Russia to attend the World Cup, Blatter told Reuters on Thursday.
UConn investigation alleges Ollie violated NCAA rules: Hartford Courant
An investigation by the University of Connecticut into former basketball coach Kevin Ollie alleges several NCAA rule violations, justifying the team’s decision to fire Ollie with “just cause” and terminate the remaining money on his deal, according to …
Ovechkin, Backstrom disappointed to see Trotz leave Caps
Capitals stars Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were just as surprised as many when Washington head coach Barry Trotz resigned last week.
‘We want to win right now’: New Detroit Pistons coach Casey
New Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey made his expectations for the upcoming season clear while being introduced by the team Wednesday.
Shades of Euro 2016 as suffering Portugal muddles through
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Pragmatic, uninspiring and too dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s performance at the World Cup is starting to bear an uncanny resemblance to their victorious Euro 2016 campaign.
