Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from 1986 World Cup to go on auction
Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June. This is the first Golden Ball to go…
France gears up for Euro qualifier against Moldova
France's Paul Pogba admits that it may be difficult for the national side to motivate themselves after World Cup success last year.…
Most football associations support 48-team World Cup in Qatar – FIFA chief
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino tells news conference in Morocco that most football associations would back increasing the size of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams.…
Germany coach Joachim Löw has some tough decisions ahead of him in 2019
The German national team will have been glad to see the end of 2018. After failing to get past the group stage at the World Cup, they were relegated in the Nations…
Germany, defeated in 2018 World Cup, still loved by fans
The German national team has had a lot to reckon with this year: a humiliating defeat in the World Cup, players either not up to snuff or departing altogether. But there’s one…
Modric still not back to his best after post-World Cup burnout
FIFA Men's Player of the Year Luka Modric said that he is yet to return to peak fitness this season, with only three weeks off after an emotionally and physically draining World…
Heroes to some, criminals to others: Pussy Riot
The Russian protest group Pussy Riot made an unforgettable appearance during the World Cup Final in Moscow - one that got them thrown into jail.…
Messi returns to Barcelona training after World Cup
Messi returns to Barcelona training after World Cup.…
McCall says ITV’s strength not just down to World Cup, `Love Island’
ITV Plc, the broadcaster of “Love Island,” said advertising sales were bolstered by the hit reality show and England’s better-than-expected run at the soccer World Cup.…
World Cup was right time to end Socceroos career, says Cahill
Australia's top goal scorer Tim Cahill knew the time was right to end his international career after the World Cup but the attacking midfielder said on Friday (July 20) he wants to…
Has the World Cup changed Russia?
While the players are having a well earned rest after the semi-finals this week, the fans are out and about sightseeing in Russia. This can't be taken for granted as the country…