Soccer News
When Christian Pulisic Is So Good It Hurts
The New York Times - 10 Oct 2017 01:46
Persistent fouling has become a fact of life for United States midfielder Christian Pulisic. But he and Coach Bruce Arena know it's not going to stop.
Mourinho's top 10 rejects
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 07:00
As Mohamed Salah prepares to face Jose Mourinho with Liverpool on Saturday, we pick out the best players the Portuguese manager originally deemed not good enough...
Iceland Becomes Smallest Nation to Qualify for World Cup
The New York Times - 10 Oct 2017 02:43
Iceland made a stunning run at the 2016 European Championships, then followed it up on Monday by clinching a berth in the Cup finals in Russia next year.
The thunderclap heads to Russia: Iceland gets World Cup spot
Miami Herald - 10 Oct 2017 00:22
The Icelandic thunderclap is making its way to Russia. Iceland added to its incredible European Championship campaign by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup on …
Bellamy: O'Neill's unusual style
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 00:20
Craig Bellamy gave a fascinating insight into Martin O’Neill’s unusual management style, after the Republic of Ireland manager led his side to the World Cup play-offs.
Robben retires after Dutch failure
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 23:40
Arjen Robben announced his retirement from the Netherlands after his two goals against Sweden were not enough for the Dutch to qualify for the World Cup.
Portugal 2-0 Switzerland: Ronaldo's men qualify for the World Cup
Soccer News - 10 Oct 2017 23:38
Portugal ensured their place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a comfortable 2-0 win over Switzerland in the winner takes all clash this evening. An unlucky own goal from Johan Djourou and an early second-half strike ...
Round-up: Netherlands miss out again
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 23:30
Portugal and France secured their places at next summer's World Cup finals but Holland will miss out on a second successive major tournament.
Who could Republic, NI face?
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 23:30
Who is set to reach the World Cup play-offs in Europe? How does the format work? And could Northern Ireland and the Republic be drawn together? We take a look here.
Kaka 'losing joy in football'
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 23:20
Former Ballon d'Or winner Kaka has admitted he is losing the feeling of "happiness" in football as he considers retirement.
Portugal beats Switzerland 2-0 to earn World Cup berth
Miami Herald - 10 Oct 2017 23:16
European champion Portugal will get a chance to keep its momentum going after qualifying for next year's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo's team …
Switzerland, Italy top Europe's World Cup playoffs lineup
Miami Herald - 10 Oct 2017 23:10
Switzerland is the highest-ranked team in Europe's World Cup playoffs after losing to Portugal in their qualifying duel Tuesday. The Swiss were joined by Sweden and Greece in the eight-team …
Giroud helps France clinch WC spot
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 23:10
France clinched qualification for the World Cup thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Belarus on Tuesday.
Another win for Belgium as Greece keeps runner-up spot
Miami Herald - 10 Oct 2017 23:06
Eden Hazard fired Belgium to its fifth straight World Cup qualifying victory, scoring twice for a 4-0 win in Cyprus on Tuesday, while Greece also beat Gibraltar 4-0 to edge …
France qualifies for World Cup; but Netherlands fails again
Miami Herald - 10 Oct 2017 23:02
Antoine Griezmann scored one goal and made the other as France beat Belarus 2-1 to qualify for next year's World Cup, while a home win for the Netherlands against Sweden …
Portugal see off Swiss to qualify
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 22:58
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal beat Switzerland 2-0 in Lisbon on Tuesday to earn a place at the 2018 World Cup and consign their opponents to next month's play-offs.
Are referees behind VAR?
Sky Sports - 10 Oct 2017 22:40
With less than three months until video technology becomes a reality in English football, preparations for its arrival are going up a gear.
Portugal 2-0 Switzerland: Ronaldo World Cup dream alive
Football365 - 10 Oct 2017 22:38
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream is … The post Portugal 2-0 Switzerland: Ronaldo World Cup dream alive appeared first on Football365.
Holland 2-0 Sweden: Dutch out, Swedes in
Football365 - 10 Oct 2017 22:37
Holland have failed to qualify for … The post Holland 2-0 Sweden: Dutch out, Swedes in appeared first on Football365.
France 2-1 Belarus: French ease in Finals
Football365 - 10 Oct 2017 22:37
France have qualified for the World … The post France 2-1 Belarus: French ease in Finals appeared first on Football365.
Argentina´s qualifying struggles force U2 gig delay
Soccer News - 10 Oct 2017 21:02
Intrigue surrounding Argentina’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Ecuador has led to world-famous rock band U2 delaying a scheduled gig in Buenos Aires to allow fans to watch the match. Heading into the final game o...
U.S., Argentina World Cup fates at stake Tuesday night
Miami Herald - 10 Oct 2017 20:53
It's crunch time for the United States and Argentina as World Cup qualifying winds down Tuesday night. The U.S. team can secure a spot in an eighth consecutive World Cup …