Lopetegui fired by Spain two days before World Cup debut, Hierro takes charge
KRASNODAR, Russia (Reuters) – Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday, two days before their opening World Cup match, for failing to tell his federation about his move to Real Madrid after the tournament and replaced by Fernan…
U.S., Mexico and Canada to host 2026 World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada after FIFA’s Congress voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to back the tri-nation joint bid to host the tournament, with Morocco missing out for the fifth time.
Fernando Hierro named Spain’s new national team coach for World Cup
MADRID (Reuters) – Sporting Director of Spain’s Football Federation (RFEF) Fernando Hierro has been named the national team’s new coach for the duration of the World Cup in Russia, the Federation said in a tweet on Wednesday.
Lopetegui fired by Spain two days before World Cup debut
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked on Wednesday, two days before their opening World Cup match against Portugal, the head of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales told a news conference.
Russia bans fan leader deported from Euros from World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian fan group leader Alexander Shprygin said on Wednesday he had been denied a document required to attend World Cup matches.
Major League Baseball roundup: Tigers lose game, Cabrera
Ehire Adrianza smacked his first career grand slam, lifting the Minnesota Twins past the host Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Iran’s Queiroz slams Nike over World Cup boots
(Reuters) – Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has called on Nike to apologize to his team after the U.S. sportswear firm said it could not supply the players with football boots for the World Cup due to sanctions.
Tigers’ Cabrera suffers season-ending biceps injury
(Reuters) – Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera suffered a season-ending rupture of his left biceps tendon on Tuesday, the team announced.
NHL notebook: Ekman-Larsson, Coyotes agree to extension
The Arizona Coyotes and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson reached a verbal agreement on an eight-year contract extension, according to a Tuesday report from TSN.
Senators investigating Hoffman’s fiancee for alleged harassment
The Ottawa Senators are investigating allegations that the fiancee of forward Mike Hoffman repeatedly harassed defenseman Erik Karlsson and his wife, the team announced.
