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World Cup will ‘wake up’ New Zealand’s love of football: coach

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AFP) -- Staging the Women's World Cup will "wake up" New Zealand's passion for football, the co-hosts'…

Philippines hope ‘meteoric rise’ to debut World Cup changes everything

By Allison JACKSON Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- In a country obsessed with beauty pageants, basketball and boxing, the…

Biggest ever Women’s World Cup set for lift-off in Australia and New Zealand

By Andy SCOTT Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The first-ever 32-team Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New…

Ronaldo marks 200th Portugal cap with winner, Haaland fires Norway

PARIS (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 200th international appearance with the winner as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Euro…

Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands, June 15, 2023 (AFP) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team's morale was "sky high"…

Croatia stun hosts Netherlands to reach Nations League final

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 14, 2023 (AFP) - Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into…

Messi joining MLS side Inter Miami after PSG exit

  By Rik Sharma Agence France-Presse BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) -- Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced he will sign for Major…

Brazil state approves ‘Vini Jr’s law’ against football racism

BRASÍLIA, June 7, 2023 (AFP) -- Legislators in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro approved a law on Tuesday…

El Salvador mourns 12 killed in soccer stadium stampede

SAN SALVADOR, May 22, 2023 (AFP) - El Salvador soccer fans were mourning Sunday after 12 people died and hundreds…

Messi and Argentina to play Australia in China friendly

BEIJING, May 22, 2023 (AFP) -- Lionel Messi will lead world champions Argentina in a friendly against Australia in Beijing,…

Ghanaian footballer Atsu rescued from Turkish quake, says association

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Turkey…

Ronaldo punched but scores twice in Saudi reunion with Messi

by Talek HARRIS Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to…

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