Ex-FIFA boss Blatter in Moscow: It feels a bit like “my World Cup”
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he felt the soccer World Cup underway in Moscow was a little bit like “my World Cup” because he had been so well received on his visit to Moscow.
Russia’s Putin revels in soccer side’s unexpected World Cup form
MOSCOW (Reuters) – With the host team set to advance to the knockout stages for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s World Cup is going better than even Vladimir Putin expected.
Uruguay turn to experienced players against Saudi Arabia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Uruguay (Reuters) – Uruguay are relying on experience for their second Group A game against Saudi Arabia at the Rostov Arena as they look to qualify for the knockout phase with one game to spare on Wednesday.
England should mount home nations World Cup bid with Ireland: Blatter
MOSCOW (Reuters) – England deserve to host the World Cup finals in 2030 and should mount a joint bid with the other home nations – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – as well as Ireland, banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday.
Halep withdraws from Eastbourne to rest ahead of Wimbledon
(Reuters) – World number one Simona Halep has pulled out of next week’s Nature Valley International in Eastbourne as she looks to regain full fitness ahead of Wimbledon.
Denmark more of a team than France, says Australia coach
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – France may have a glittering array of individual talent but Denmark are more of team, according to Australia coach Bert van Marwijk whose side take on the Danes in their second World Cup Group C match on Thursday.
Ronaldo heads Portugal 1-0 ahead against Morocco at halftime
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo drilled in a fourth minute header to give Portugal a 1-0 lead over Morocco at halftime in their World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and take his goal tally at the tournament to four.
NBA-Wizards to take on Knicks in London
(Reuters) – The Washington Wizards and New York Knicks will play the NBA’s ninth regular season game in London when they meet at the O2 Arena in January, the league announced on Wednesday.
Joao Mario starts for Portugal, Guedes keeps place
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Midfielder Joao Mario was included in Portugal’s starting line-up for the World Cup Group B match against Morocco on Tuesday in the only change from the team which started the 3-3 draw against Spain.
Colombia, weary but brave in defeat, still in with chance
SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) – Colombia arrived at the World Cup lauded as one the most attractive teams, spearheaded by the influential James Rodriguez and with expectations of going far in the tournament.
