The Woes of Luka Modric: Croatia, Nationalism and Football
Juraj Vrdoljak of Telesport was convinced. "I think half the population didn't show up to work on the morning after the win against England."
Category Archives: FIFA Soccer World Cup
Militias guarding World Cup have links to Kremlin’s foreign wars
Russian paramilitary units providing security for the soccer World Cup included among their members Cossack fighters who took part in clandestine campaigns in Ukraine and Syria that Kiev and Washington condemn as backed by Moscow. FILE PHOTO: Cossacks patrol a street ahead of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Rostov-on-Don, Russia June 7, 2018.
Balotelli: ‘I don’t have to be captain to be a role model’
Italy's Mario Balotelli holds a press conference at the Juventus' sport center in Vinovo, near Turin, Italy, Sunday, June 3, 2018. Italy will play the Netherlands in a friendly match in Turin Monday.
Chicago, Vancouver among cities saying no to World Cup – and FIFA has itself to blame
Citing untenable demands and excessive burden, some major destinations are slamming the door on FIFA and soccer's crown jewel. Chicago, Vancouver among cities saying no to World Cup - and FIFA has itself to blame Citing untenable demands and excessive burden, some major destinations are slamming the door on FIFA and soccer's crown jewel.
The Latest: African teams at World Cup to $500,000 each
The Final Draw for the 201... . Russian police officers patrol the Manezh Square at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Raiders place CB Gareon Conley on injured reserve
On Monday, the team placed cornerback Gareon Conley on injured reserve. He suffered a shin injury this spring that forced him to exit the team's mid-June minicamp.
Raiders’ playoff chances triple to 13 percent in 2 weeks
Oakland Raiders cornerback Dexter McDonald signals the ball is theirs after a turnover by Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake during the first half of the NFL game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang According to fivethirtyeight, a statistics-driven analytical website, the Raiders entered Week 9 with a 4 percent chance of qualifying this season for the playoffs.
United States Will Miss 2018 World Cup
The United States lost to Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 Tuesday night, a result that coupled with wins by Honduras and Panama puts the U.S. out of next year's World Cup. "The most surreal and embarrassing night in US soccer history," tweets Grant Wahl.
Bob Bradley hopes Donald Trump doesn’t harm USA 2026 World Cup bid
Former United States manager Bob Bradley hopes President-elect Donald Trump discards "divisive and ugly" tactics to help America's ambition to stage the Olympic Games and World Cup. The USA is in the running to stage the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles while t he United States Soccer Federation has expressed interest in bidding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, either alone or with neighbours Mexico.
Iceland makes a little go a very long way
France's Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between France and Iceland, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Sunday, July 3, 2016. The Associated Press France's Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between France and Iceland, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Sunday, July 3, 2016.
Modric, Mandzukic hopeful for Croatia against Portugal
Croatia faces Portugal in a round of 16 match on Saturday, June 25,2016. . Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, center, attends a training session at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium in Lens, France, Friday, June 24, 2016.