Tag: World Cup

Aussies slam referee after World Cup penalty blow

Australian players and media slammed the referee after Syria’s controversial late penalty dented their hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup following a 1-1 play-off draw in Malacca. The Socceroos remain in the box seat ahead of Tuesday’s second leg in Sydney, where the eventual winner will go into a final play-off with the CONCACAF federation’s fourth-placed...

October 6, 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Tempered expectations

The AIFF has left no stone unturned to prepare the Indian team for the U-17 World Cup.

October 6, 2017

Big Brother Chhetri to U-17s: Forgive us for being jealous!

Chhetri, who has played Nehru Cups in front of packed galleries, is ready to cheer the younger ones.

October 5, 2017

Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay launch joint bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

"The region deserves to organise a World Cup. It is a passion we share as Uruguayans, Paraguayans and Argentinians," said Macri.

October 5, 2017

‘There’s no impossible’ as war-torn Syria eye World Cup

Syria start as second-favourites against Australia, who have played the last three World Cups and reached the last 16 in 2006.

October 4, 2017

Peru coach Gareca says team won’t man-mark Messi

"Messi is a player who is admired all over the world," Gareca told a news conference.

October 3, 2017

When Kapil Dev didn’t want Madan Lal to bowl to Viv Richards

Kapil was apprehensive considering that Richards was literally toying with Lal's bowling.

September 27, 2017

Cricketer Sana Mir slams PCB for overlooking ‘gender-bias’ issues

Mir slammed the board top brass for overlooking women cricketers’ concern.

September 27, 2017

Pakistan to pullout from 2018 Hockey World Cup in India?

Pakistan Hockey Federation wants top security for its team during the World Cup in India.

September 22, 2017

AIFF wants to groom team for U-20 WC, 2024 Olympics

The technical committee discussed the development plan for Indian football beyond the U-17 World Cup.

August 23, 2017

Confederations Cup 2017: Russia set for World Cup stress test

"The Confederations Cup is the main operational milestone on the way to the next year's World Cup."

June 17, 2017

South Korean coach Uli Stielike fired after World Cup qualifier defeat

Stielike was on Thursday sacked as the head coach of South Korea's men's football team.

June 15, 2017

Ankur Mittal guns for gold at Cyprus World Cup

After winning gold and silver medals in the recent two World Cups, Ankur Mittal, ace double trap shooter of the country and World number 5 now, sets his eyes on  the World Cup in Cyprus which would commence in the last week of April.   With his remarkable performance in the World Cup in Mexico...

April 8, 2017

Pakistan may not qualify for 2019 World Cup

Pakistan is in the 8th position with 89 points, two behind Bangladesh and two ahead of the West Indies.

January 27, 2017

Pakistan may not qualify for 2019 World Cup

Pakistan is in the 8th position with 89 points, two behind Bangladesh and two ahead of the West Indies.

January 27, 2017

FIFA to expand World Cup to 48 teams in 2026

FIFA's six continents should find out by May how many extra places they will get.

January 10, 2017