Urine in a bottle controversy as keeper sent off

7:08 AM ET A non-league football player said he was “knocked sick” after he mistakenly drunk from a drinks bottle allegedly filled with urine from a rival supporter. Tony Thompson, a goalkeeper for Warrington Town in England, was furious after he was sent off during the club’s 1-0 defeat at home to Guiseley on Saturday. … Read more

Qatar vs. Ecuador World Cup opening soccer game picks, predictions: Experts not sold on host’s advantage

Getty Images The World Cup begins on Sunday with what will be the first match that hosts Qatar have ever played on soccer’s biggest stage, a tricky clash against South American representatives Ecuador. Gustavo Alfaro’s team surprised many to pick up their continent’s fourth and final automatic spot at the tournament last year and will … Read more

Karin Benzema to miss World Cup with injury: France star leaves squad ahead of Qatar opener with thigh issue

Getty Images Karim Benzema’s participation with France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is over after the Real Madrid attacker suffered injury in his first full training session with the defending champions the team announced. The 34-year-old Ballon d’Or titleholder had to withdraw from the Saturday’s practice early which immediately caused concern within … Read more

Alphonso Davies doubtful for Canada WC opener

play Infantino lashes out at Europe in speech ahead of the World Cup (1:15)FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Europe should be “apologising for the next 3,000 years” for past mistakes. (1:15) 7:42 PM ET Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies remains an injury doubt for Canada‘s World Cup opener against Belgium on Wednesday as he continues … Read more

Sources: Man United warn Ronaldo in exit battle

play Will Ronaldo fight Man United’s push to get him out? (1:15)Rob Dawson updates on the latest between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United as legal action is threatened. (1:15) 4:14 AM ET Manchester United have told Cristiano Ronaldo their preference is not to sue for breach of contract but that it remains an option if … Read more