Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except … Read More
A US sports corruption expert said Thursday that football ranks alongside tennis in terms of the risk of match-fixing, calling for new “integrity” systems to tackle the problem. Lisa Kihl, … Read More
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal went on the offensive on Thursday, defending his tactics, reputation and past history as he sparred with reporters in another bellicose performance ahead of his … Read More
The diary is weary. Twenty one matches in 13 days. Is that also a World Cup record? Every morning starts sharp at 10 and now it is 1.30am, but still … Read More
The Netherlands justified its billing as the highest-ranked team (No. 8 in FIFA rankings) in Group A to top the final standings and progress to the round-of-16. With two wins … Read More
In a dusty neighbourhood on the outskirts of Qatar’s capital, guards stand duty at a gated compound ringed with razor wire, carefully checking passports and permits before allowing anyone inside. … Read More
Carlos Soler has no regrets about his move to Paris Saint-Germain from Valencia in the summer and said he never feared missing the FIFA World Cup with Spain as a … Read More
A fresh-faced United States squad arrived in Qatar with modest expectations and although it may leave with a sense of disappointment after another last-16 exit, its performances have offered hope … Read More
Former AC Milan and Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said on Wednesday the implementation of the five-substitute rule has “changed the game”, leading to higher quality matches at the FIFA World … Read More
Qatar on Friday became the earliest host nation ever to be knocked out from the FIFA World Cup, after going down 3-1 against Senegal in its second Group A match. … Read More
