Iniesta, Torres struggling on Japanese adventure
They have four World Cup winners medals between them but the J.League’s high-profile recent recruits, including Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres, have struggled to make an impact this season.
Tag: World Cup
Hot English summer to aid subcontinent teams, says Pietersen
The English weather will play a major role during the World Cup and teams from the Indian subcontinent stand to gain if hot and dry conditions prevail during the May 30-July 14 tournament, former captain Kevin Pietersen has said.
China dream of Asian and World Cup double: Du
Chinese Football Association acting president hopes to host the Asian Cup in 2023.
Wales only in it to win it, says Bennett
Wales will be arriving in Japan later this year with the sole aim of bringing home the World Cup for the first time.
India a class outfit, says batsman
India are a class outfit but they will go into this year’s World Cup with a soft underbelly having failed to settle on a number four, former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar told Reuters in an interview.
Wales can net World Cup, says Gatland
Gatland believes newly-crowned Six Nations champions Wales can lift the World Cup.
Smith and Warner can fire Aussies to glory: Warne
Australia will welcome back Steve Smith and David Warner with “open arms” when their international bans expire and their inclusion will boost the team’s chances of winning this year’s World Cup, former leg-spinner Shane Warne has said.
ICC rules out complacency over World Cup security
There is no question of being complacent with security at this year’s World Cup.
No excuse, no panic Kohli sees big picture in Australia loss
India captain Virat Kohli is too busy counting the gains for his team’s World Cup campaign to mourn the setback in their dress rehearsal against Australia.
Ireland frustrated over form, says Sexton
Ireland are “unbelievably frustrated” that a well prepared Six Nations campaign has not yielded the expected results, flyhalf Johnny Sexton said, as the team looks to rediscover top form in time for this year’s World Cup.
ICC expects India-Pakistan game to go on
The Int’l Cricket Council is confident India and Pakistan match will go ahead.
World Cup winner Banks dead at 81
Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, died at the age of 81.
Qatar stand in Japan’s path
Continental superpower Japan will be out to secure a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title when they take on a young Qatar.
Giles backs England for World Cup
England must make the most of their “best opportunity” to win a World Cup, new director of cricket Ashley Giles has said.
IPL stays in India, to begin in March
India’s cricket board announces that the entire Twenty20 tournament will be held in the country from March 23.
FIFA could expand World Cup to 48 teams
FIFA should if possible increase the size of the football World Cup, Infantino said.
French triumph set pulses racing in 2018
The tournament, dubbed the “greatest World Cup ever” by FIFA President Infantino.
Southgate lauds unprecedented year
Gareth Southgate praises his team after Sunday’s 2-1 victory against Croatia.
Pressure eases on Cheika
A scrappy win over Italy has all but ensured coach Michael Cheika will guide the Wallabies to a second World Cup.
Netherlands performance surprises delighted Koeman
Netherlands coach is pleasantly surprised by his victory over world champions France.
Europe hopeful as Japan looms
Europe’s World Cup hopefuls get their last chance to measure up against the southern hemisphere superpowers.
Barrett hints at sabbatical in Japan
New Zealand fly half Beauden Barrett has hinted that he may take a playing sabbatical in Japan following the 2019 World Cup.
Qatar 2022 will be best yet, claim FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed Qatar’s progress on infrastructure ahead of its 2022 World Cup.
Southgate says League has taken toll on players
Southgate says the League’s early start was a factor in some players lacking sharpness.
Mancini frustrated over sidelined players
Italian players are getting fewer games than ever before in their Serie A league.
Southgate retains trust in youth
England manager Gareth Southgate will continue to select younger players who can adapt better to his tactics.
Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle
Loew admits making several mistakes that contributed to their World Cup debacle.
Mandzukic retires from internationals
Mandzukic announces his retirement from international football.
Watch English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga football matches LIVE with Smart Axiata and iflix
Smart Axiata’s digital entertainment partner iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, today announced a ground-breaking collaboration with beIN Sports to bring European football live to iflix subscribers in Cambodia.
Hart leaves City to join Burnley
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a two-year contract with Premier League Burnley as he seeks to rebuild his career.
