U.S.’ Acosta: We need to kick Bale to stop him
Kellyn Acosta said he and his United States teammates will need to get physical to stop his LAFC colleague Gareth Bale in their World Cup opener.
Coach: Iran players can protest at World Cup
Iran’s players are free to join in the protests over women’s rights while they are playing at the World Cup in Qatar, coach Carlos Queiroz said.
Sources: Ten Hag wants Ronaldo out of Man Utd
Erik ten Hag has told Manchester United bosses that Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for the club again, sources have told ESPN.
Portugal camp: Ronaldo-Utd rift won’t derail WC
Cristiano Ronaldo’s rift with Manchester United will not derail Portugal’s World Cup campaign, according to Benfica midfielder Joao Mario.
Senegal official: Mane out of ‘first WC games’
Senegal’s Sadio Mane will miss the “first games” at the World Cup because of an injury, a Senegal football federation board member said Tuesday.
Workers, sportspeople and fans talk candidly about Qatar
We speak with people from various walks of life — including migrant workers. These are their stories.
2022 FIFA World Cup predictions, picking every game: Lionel Messi, Argentina’s path to the title
From the opener to the final, all 64 matches get the prediction treatment
World Cup 2022 by the numbers: Premier League leads the way, Bayern Munich top represented club team
The big five leagues in Europe lead the pack as expected, but MLS also has a strong showing
Premier League without VAR: Liverpool slump to 12th; Arsenal’s lead is cut
Fans always argue about which Premier League teams get the better of the VAR decisions, and this season we aim to find the definitive answer.
Former USWNT goalkeeper Harris retires
Former United States goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris announced her retirement from professional football on Monday.