world cup

Milligan: Saudi move paid off

Milligan: Saudi move paid off

Versatile Socceroo Mark Milligan has indicated the move to Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli has been beneficial for his World Cup preparation. 14 Jun 2018
Egypt's Squad Have Good Impressions of Russia's Chechnya

Egypt's Squad Have Good Impressions of Russia's Chechnya

Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Chechen Republic, Dzhambulat Umarov, said Thursday that the Egyptian national football team, who will be based in Chechnya during the World Cup, had "good impressions" of the republic. 14 Jun 2018
Six Spanish Police officers to Work at FIFA World Cup in Russia

Six Spanish Police officers to Work at FIFA World Cup in Russia

Six Spanish police officers specialising in law enforcement at major sporting events will work at the World Cup in Russia, the Spanish National Police Corps said on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Russia's Chechen Republic to Root for Russia and Egypt

Russia's Chechen Republic to Root for Russia and Egypt

Russia’s Chechen Republic will root for the Russian and Egyptian national football teams at the World Cup, Minister of National Policy, External Relations, Press and Information of the Chechen Republic Dzhambulat Umarov said Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
Milligan responds to Griezmann

Milligan responds to Griezmann

Mark Milligan is unfazed by French star Antoine Griezmann’s lack of interest towards the Socceroos. 14 Jun 2018
Six Chinese Children to Carry the FIFA Flag Ahead of the Opening Match

Six Chinese Children to Carry the FIFA Flag Ahead of the Opening Match

Six children from one of China's poorest regions will carry the FIFA flag onto the pitch before the World Cup opening match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. 14 Jun 2018
Zenit Defender Expects Russia to win

Zenit Defender Expects Russia to win

Zenit St. Petersburg defender Evgeny Chernov is expecting Russia to get off to a winning start against Saudi Arabia tonight. 14 Jun 2018
Cahill dissects the Dutch troika

Cahill dissects the Dutch troika

Tim Cahill has opened up about the contrasting coaching styles of Australia's trio of past and present Dutch bosses Guus Hiddink, Pim Verbeek and Bert van Marwijk. 14 Jun 2018
Over 3,000 Belgian Fans set to Attend the Group Stages

Over 3,000 Belgian Fans set to Attend the Group Stages

Over 3,000 Belgian fans are on their way to Russia to support their team in the group stages. 14 Jun 2018
Dembele expected to start up top as France's likely line-up is revealed

Dembele expected to start up top as France's likely line-up is revealed

Esteemed French sports daily L'Equipe have revealed what they anticipate will be Les Bleus' starting line-up against the Socceroos on Saturday night. 14 Jun 2018
Russian Deputy Interior Minister Meets Panama President Ahead of World Cup

Russian Deputy Interior Minister Meets Panama President Ahead of World Cup

Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov held a meeting with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, who arrived in Russia to attend the FIFA World Cup opening, discussing the two countries' law enforcement cooperation. 14 Jun 2018
Journalist Behind Film on Russian Doping skips World Cup Over Safety Concerns

Journalist Behind Film on Russian Doping skips World Cup Over Safety Concerns

Hajo Seppelt, a German journalist and the director of several documentaries about doping violations in Russian sports, will not attend the World Cup over fears for his own safety. 14 Jun 2018
Spanish sports minister eyes World Cup visit

Spanish sports minister eyes World Cup visit

Spain's new Culture and Sports Minister Jose Guirao has said he "would like" to come to Russia for the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Colombia star James Rodriguez misses training

Colombia star James Rodriguez misses training

Bayern Munich midfielder midfielder James Rodriguez missed Colombia's open training session on Thursday. 14 Jun 2018
England squad hold minute's silence on Grenfell tragedy anniversary

England squad hold minute's silence on Grenfell tragedy anniversary

England's players and staff observed a moment of silence to commemorate the victims of last year's Grenfell Tower fire before their pre-World Cup training in St. Petersburg today. 14 Jun 2018
Book my place in history!

Book my place in history!

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill shrugged off doubts about his match fitness and says he's ready to book his place in history. 14 Jun 2018