Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener
By Diego Opatowski, Andy SCOTT AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (AFP) - A gunman killed two people and wounded six others…
3 years ago
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Messi beats Mbappe to FIFA Best prize, Putellas claims women’s award
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men's player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back…
3 years ago
Germany shocked by Japan, Spain hit seven
Doha, Qatar (AFP) by John WEAVER Japan produced a stunning comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener…
4 years ago
Russia expelled from World Cup as FIFA and UEFA hand down bans
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Russia has been expelled from the World Cup after being suspended from all international competitions…
4 years ago
Russia shells Ukraine’s Kharkiv as pressure on Moscow bites
by Serguy BOBOK with Dave CLARK in Kiev and Anna SMOLCHENKO in Moscow Agence France-Presse KHARKIV, Ukraine (AFP) - Russia…
4 years ago
Historic feat: FIFA welcomes PHL as women’s football team makes it to World Cup for the first time
(Eagle News) – The Philippines made history after the Philippine Women’s National Football Team qualified to play in the…
4 years ago
Arsenal a winner with UN in signing Climate Action Framework
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Arsenal reinforced their commitment to tackling climate change by becoming the first Premier League club…
6 years ago
FIFA cancels all June internationals over virus
PARIS, France (AFP) -- All international football matches scheduled for June were postponed on Friday following the first meeting of…
6 years ago
In photo: President Duterte receives commemorative soccer T-shirt from FIFA
(Eagle News) -- In this picture provided by the Presidential Communications Operations Office, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen holding up…
7 years ago
FIFA to organize ‘big event’ in fight against AIDS, malaria and TB
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) -- FIFA are organizing an event to raise funds and awareness to tackle AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria,…
7 years ago
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo hospitalized with pneumonia in Spain: report
Madrid, Spain (AFP) -- Retired Brazilian striker Ronaldo has been hospitalized with pneumonia on the Spanish holiday island of…
8 years ago
Putin ‘proud’ of Russia’s handling of World Cup
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin said Russia could be "proud" of its hosting of the football World…
8 years ago
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