FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumors” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness.”
In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray” after a tournament marked by controversies ranging from ticket pricing to visa issues.
Ecuador’s World Cup hero Gonzalo Plata said qualifying for the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday made the achievement even sweeter. Plata bagged the winning goal in the 77th minute in New Jersey as Ecuador snatched a place in the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed sides. However, […]
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break. Ismaila Sarr cut the deficit for […]
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years. The Manchester City striker turned in from close range to give Norway the lead on 29 minutes in Boston, but Aymen Hussein’s header brought Iraq level. Haaland pounced on […]
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven’t come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday. Diomande was a lively presence in attack for Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where Manchester United’s Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner […]
Quiet and unassuming off the pitch, Jonathan David is already one of Canada’s greatest footballers at just 26. Now, as the co‑hosts prepare for the World Cup, the forward hopes to make plenty of noise on the global stage. Dubbed the “Iceman” by former national team coach John Herdman for his composure and cool finishing, […]
England striker Alessia Russo scored twice as holders Arsenal came from behind to defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester United suffered their first loss of the league phase. Arsenal fell behind at Meadow Park when Scotland international Caroline Weir scored just before half-time. But Russo rescued the Gunners […]
Holder Arsenal will take on eight-time winner Lyon, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid in the new-look league phase in this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 series on Wednesday.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made several crucial saves as PSG had 28 attempts on goal.
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