Accra, June 14 (IANS) The Ghanaian government has constituted a five-member interim committee to oversee the administration of football and other related matters, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the Minister for Information said in a statement. The members…
Sochi, June 13 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite dispelled doubts on Wednesday regarding the team that will play against Switzerland in their first FIFA World Cup match, confirming that he will use the starting XI who…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Irans football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has slammed Nike over the refusal of the firm to supply his team with footwear for the FIFA World Cup’s match against Morocco on…
Rome, June 13 (IANS) Filippo Inzaghi has been appointed the new coach of Bologna after signing a contract for the next two football seasons, the Italian club confirmed on Wednesday. Inzaghi, who was a former…
London, June 13 (IANS) British law enforcement authorities have blocked over 1,200 local football hooligans from entering Russia for the duration of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday night in Moscow,…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) A young Russian athlete with Down syndrome will help the referee with the coin toss that decides which team kicks off the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between Russia and…
Saint Petersburg, June 13 (IANS) “Achilles,” the feline resident mouse-catcher at St. Petersburg’s Hermitage museum, was on Wednesday promoted to Soccer-oracle-in-chief stardom after predicting Russia’s victory versus Saudi Arabia on the opening World Cup match…
New York, June 13 (IANS) The United States’ top football league said FIFA’s decision on Wednesday to award the 2026 World Cup hosting rights to a combined bid from the US, Canada and Mexico was…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) The president of FIFA on Wednesday stated that the Spain national team is not in an ideal position after the sacking of their coach two days before their debut in the…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Football fans from all corners of the globe began to arrive in Russia on Wednesday as World Cup fever got into full swing on the eve of the opening game, an…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Spain’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup have been hit hard a day before the tournament kicks off with the Spanish Football Federation, RFEF confirming on Wednesday that Fernando Hierro will…
Zelengororsk (Russia), June 13 (IANS) Women in traditional dresses bearing gifts of decorated local bread were among the fans who turned up at England’s FIFA World Cup training grounds in Russia to greet the players…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Germany will aim to be the third country to successfully defend their crown while other traditional powers Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France will also fancy their chances when the 2018 FIFA World…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Russian president Vladimir Putin, whose country is hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup, insisted on Wednesday, the eve of the competition’s opening game, that football remained a non-political sport and that…
Krasnodar (Russia), June 13 (IANS) The Spanish football federation, RFEF, on Wednesday named Fernando Hierro as the national squad’s new head coach, minutes after the firing of Julen Lopetegui due to the latter’s surprise signing…
Athens, June 13 (IANS) Spanish striker Miguel Angel Guerrero has signed a contract with Olympiacos FC, the Greek League football club announced Wednesday. The 27-year-old joined the Greek club, which finished third this season in…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino predicted on Wednesday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was set to be the best edition of the tournament in history, and emphasised that he…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri was on Wednesday named brand ambassador of online fantasy sports platform StarPick. “We are thrilled to have the true champion of Indian Football, Sunil…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) There are plenty of outstanding footballers whose skills will be on display at this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup, in addition to the obvious superstars like Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano…
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the President of the global football association announced here on Wednesday. The so-called United Bid representing…