AL SHAMAL, Qatar (Reuters) – Teenage striker Yousoufa Moukoko has almost no memories of past Germany greats apart from retired forward Miroslav Klose but his… Read More »Football: Soccer-Audacious teenager Moukoko ready for the big stage, says Germany’s Neuer
DOHA (Reuters) – Belgium’s defeat to Egypt in Friday’s World Cup warm-up international was a wake-up call before the tournament, said coach Roberto Martinez. The… Read More »Football: Soccer-World Cup warm-up defeat a wake-up call for Belgium
The World Cup’s 36 referees have been in Qatar since last Wednesday. They’ve had more than a week of daily training sessions, classroom clinics and,… Read More »MIKE DEAN: Video tech at the World Cup should ensure NO refereeing howlers
There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at… Read More »US Soccer is making a statement with the Pride Crest during the World Cup in Qatar
AL RUWAIS, Qatar (Reuters) – Germany’s decision not to back FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s re-election next year was a result of the soccer’ body’s handling… Read More »Football: Soccer-Germany “irritated” by FIFA over human rights in Qatar, Iran
For decades, sports fans have debated why the US men’s soccer team isn’t an international powerhouse. People have wondered why a country that has produced… Read More »The 2022 US men’s World Cup soccer team is actually good
(Reuters) – Costa Rica’s last World Cup warm-up friendly against Iraq in Basra was called off after the Central American side refused to play the… Read More »Football: Soccer-Costa Rica’s refusal to play friendly led to cancellation, says Iraq FA
The Canadian men’s national team won its final FIFA World Cup tuneup against Japan on Thursday without standouts Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio. A Lucas… Read More »Canada’s men’s national soccer team tops Japan 2-1 in World Cup tuneup
(Reuters) – Costa Rica’s squad will be flown to Iraq ahead of a warm-up friendly between the two countries ahead of the World Cup in… Read More »Football: Soccer-Costa Rica squad being flown to Iraq after immigration issues – INA
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) – Danish football’s protest against Qatar’s human rights record has delivered results, with conditions for migrant workers improving because of the… Read More »Football: Soccer-Denmark believes protests have changed Qatari attitudes