Tag: Fifa

Messi, Rojo rescue Argentina from humiliating early exit

SAINT PETERSBURG: Marcus Rojo's stunning finish four minutes from time kept Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes alive to see off Nigeria 2-1...

FIFA investigates Shaqiri and Xhaka celebrations

MOSCOW: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Switzerland players Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, looking into their goal celebrations during Friday’s win over Serbia...

Germany face crunch Sweden clash as Belgium eye knockouts

SOCHI: Germany can ill afford another slip-up when they take on Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday, as the defending champions attempt to...

Pakistani 15-year-old to conduct toss for FIFA WC match

SIALKOT: A 15-year-old Pakistani boy will conduct the toss for the match between Brazil and Costa Rica in ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018...

‘It’s my World Cup’, claims alleged sexual harasser, ex-FIFA chief Blatter...

MOSCOW: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter attended a World Cup match in Moscow on Wednesday, saying the tournament in Russia felt like “my World...

FIFA World Cup: Belgium defeat debutants Panama

SOCHI: Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium proved too good for World Cup debutants Panama in the opening match in England's Group G. After a goalless...

Stunned Germany pledge to bounce back from Mexico loss

MOSCOW: Germany’s shock World Cup opening defeat to Mexico on Sunday has left their tournament plans in disarray but coach Joachim Loew sounded confident...

Mexicans jubilant over World Cup win trigger earthquake sensors

MEXICO CITY: Mexicans jumping in jubilation on Sunday shook the ground hard enough to set off earthquake detectors and throngs danced in the streets...

USA, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW: The United States, Mexico and Canada won the rights to host the 2026 World Cup, beating Morocco in a vote by FIFA member...

FIFA World Cup 2018: Opening fixtures to look out for

by Murad Ali Khan  1)EGYPT vs URUGUAY:  It’s still as a doubt as to whether Mo Salah, arguably the main attraction of the match, will feature...

FIFA to choose between North America or Morocco for 2026 World...

MOROCCO: FIFA members will decide on Wednesday whether the 2026 World Cup should be played in North America or return to Africa for just...

Messi says Argentina future depends on World Cup

BRONNITSY, Russia: Argentina captain Lionel Messi said his international future will be determined by his country's performance at the World Cup in Russia. "It will...

Telstar 18: Representing Pakistan officially in FIFA World Cup 2018

MOSCOW: Keeping the tradition alive, the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2018, Telstar 18, is produced in Pakistan’s Sialkot city. Designed by the company...

North America 2026 World Cup bid outscores Morocco after inspection

ZURICH: The three-nation United States-led bid to host the 2026 World Cup outscored its rival Morocco as both passed an inspection of their facilities...

Will Smith’s Fifa World Cup 2018 song ‘Live It Up’ receives...

LONDON: Fifa World Cup organisers divided fans by releasing the tournament’s official song on Friday – a fast-paced dance track titled Live It Up,...

FIFA points to ethics rules after Trump tweets threat to World...

US President Donald Trump tweeted support for his country's bid to co-host the 2026 soccer World Cup with a veiled threat against nations that...

FIFA probes Russia over racist chants

MOSCOW: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against World Cup hosts Russia over monkey chants heard during a friendly international against France, a spokesman told...