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World Cup 2018: Against France, Cavani-less Uruguay look to pull off another upset
Having already knocked Portugal out of the World Cup, Uruguay are looking to pull off another upset when they face France. Star strikers are in the spotlight, but Edinson Cavani is expected to miss out through injury.One of three teams with a 100 percent win record at the World Cup 2018, Uruguay have conceded just …
World Cup 2018: Free-scoring Belgium out to defy the odds against Brazil
A golden generation takes on the World Cup’s golden boys when Belgium meet Brazil in Kazan. It is a clash that pits the best attack against the joint-best defense as both look to progress to the semifinals.Brazil’s legacy at the World Cup is built on stylish attacking football and technically-gifted individuals. In the current rendition …
World Cup 2018: What do Germany fans do now?
After watching their team exit in the group stages at the World Cup in Russia, Germany fans are now left with the unusual conundrum of what to do now. Go on that summer holiday sooner? Support another team?Now that Germany fans have had time to wipe away the tears and deal with the unusual feeling …
Wimbledon: Federer and Williams show age is nothing but a number
While the football World Cup dominates the sporting headlines at the moment, Roger Federer and Serena Williams continue to make their own headlines at the 132nd edition of Wimbledon.Even though it was just the second round, Roger Federer looked as good as he ever has on the grass of Wimbledon. The 36-year-old made quick work …
Wimbledon: Garbine Muguruza kick starts title defense
Garbine Muguruza cruised through to the second round of Wimbledon as she mounts her title challenge. Germany’s big hope also progressed to the next stage of 2018’s third Grand Slam, but there were some surprise exits.Reigning Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza got her title defense off to a perfect start, breezing through to the second round …
Opinion: Germany have no choice but to stick with Joachim Löw
Despite Germany’s worst World Cup performance in 80 years, the German FA are sticking with Joachim Löw. DW’s Matt Ford explains why they have little choice in the matter and says Löw deserves a chance at redemption.Two weeks after the fiasco that was Germany’s World Cup, the German Football Association (DFB) have announced that Joachim …
World Cup 2018: Emil Forsberg sends Sweden into quarterfinals
A deflected goal put Sweden into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1994. Switzerland huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow down Sweden’s defensive wall.Sweden 1-0 Switzerland — Round of 16 (Forsberg 66′) A deflected goal in a tight and tense game was enough to keep Sweden’s magical World Cup adventure going, as …
Colombia challenges England, Sweden faces Switzerland in special European encounter in 2018 World Cup’s round of 16
The line-up of the 2018 World Cup’s quarter-finals will be completed on Tuesday when England meets Colombia and Sweden faces Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the tournament in Russia. Tuesday’s first clash will be a special European encounter between the Blue-Yellow Swedish and Switzerland at Krestovsky Stadium, both looking for a place in …
Wimbledon: Roger Federer cruises, Serena Williams seeks her rhythm
Roger Federer had little trouble advancing to the second round of the third Grand Slam event of the season. Serena Williams had to work a little harder as she made a successful return to Wimbledon.The defending men’s champion, Roger Federer, shook off the scorching London heat to open his campaign for a ninth Wimbledon title …
World Cup 2018: Belgium seal incredible comeback win over Japan
In an enthralling contest, Belgium have come from three goals down to defeat Japan 3-2. Nacer Chadli scored the winner with the last kick of the game, sending the Red Devils into the quarterfinals and Japan crashing out.Belgium 3 – 2 Japan — Round of 16 (Haraguchi 48′, Inui 52′ – Vertonghen 69′, Fellaini 74′, …
Kevin Kuranyi: All of Russia is riding on a wave of euphoria
Former Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi has been surprised by the enthusiasm that the Russian national team has shown in the host nation. In his DW column, he also weighs in on the future of Germany coach Joachim Löw.The euphoria unleashed by the success of the Russian national team has been huge. Nobody could have foreseen …
World Cup 2018: Neymar leads Brazil past Mexico and into quarterfinals
Neymar scored a goal and set up another as Brazil dispatched Mexico in the Round of 16. The five-time World Cup champions await either Belgium or Japan in the quarterfinals.+++Refresh the page for live updates (all times in CEST)+++ Brazil 2-0 Mexico — Round of 16 (Neymar 51′, Firmino 88′) Brazil reached their seventh consecutive …
Robert Lewandowski in Niko Kovac’s Bayern Munich plans
Future plans were the hot topic of conversation at new Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac’s official unveiling on Monday. When it came to Robert Lewandowski, the Croatian has already taken the first step.After kicking the press conference off with a simple “I’m back”, it did not take long until Kovac was fielding questions regarding …
World Cup 2018: England dare to believe ahead of Colombia showdown
England face Colombia in a bid to reach a first World Cup quarterfinal in 12 years, with the South American side buoyed by the news James Rodriguez is fit to play. Tuesday also sees Sweden take on Switzerland.Football’s coming home. Or at least that’s what England fans are daring to believe as the Three Lions …
Tour de France champion Chris Froome cleared in doping row
The British cyclist has been cleared following an investigation into the alleged misuse of an asthma drug. Froome hopes to win the prestigious French tour for a record-equaling fifth time in July.Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has been cleared of a potential anti-doping violation by the ruling body UCI and could now be …
Round of 16: Brazil faces Mexico in special Latin American clash, Belgian Red Devils aim to continue strong start against Japan
Brazil will face Mexico on Monday at Cosmos Arena within the 2018 World Cup’s round of 16. It will be a special South American encounter, promising an interesting performance from both teams. Brazil qualified for the round of 16 after leading Group E with seven points, gained from two wins and a draw. The Samba …
World Cup 2018: Hosts Russia eliminate Spain on penalties
Russia are through to the quarterfinals of their own World Cup after eliminating 2010 winners Spain on penalties. The game finished 1-1 after Spain struggled to break down the resolute hosts.Spain 1 – 1 Russia (Russia win 4-3 on penalties), Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow (Ignashevich og 11′ – Dzyuba 41) It didn’t quite have the thrill-a-minute …
World Cup 2018: Classy Cavani strikes send Uruguay through
Goals either side of half time from Edinson Cavani carried Uruguay to the last eight and ended Portugal’s chances of winning consecutive major tournaments. But a late injury to Cavani may be a blow to Uruguay’s hopes.Portugal 1-2 Uruguay, Fisht Stadium, Sochi (Pepe 55′ – Cavani 7′, 62′) He started the tournament with a spectacular …
World Cup 2018: Brazil hitting form in time for Mexico showdown
Brazil and Belgium are the headline acts as the round of 16 continues on Monday. All eyes are on Neymar as Brazil take on Mexico, but the star man for Brazil has been Philipp Coutinho.Like many of the favorites, we’re yet to see the best of Brazil at this World Cup. Two pedestrian performances against …
World Cup 2018: Ronaldo and Suarez set for round of 16 shootout
European champions Portugal take on two-time World Cup winners Uruguay, but all eyes will be on two players in particular when the sides meet on Saturday: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.Cristiano Ronaldo has four goals so far after scoring a hat trick against Spain and the winner against Morocco, while Luis Suarez scored twice while …
World Cup 2018: Five lessons learned from the group stage
From shocking upsets to unfathomable goals, the 2018 World Cup has had football fans around the world on the edge of their seats during the group stage. But what have we learned so far?The big teams aren’t invincible Germany got knocked out at the group stage for the first time in a World Cup as …
Egyptian women athletes win 10 medals in 2018 Mediterranean Games
Female Egyptian athletes have won 10 medals until now in the Mediterranean Games that is being held in Tarragona, Spain from 22 June to 1 July. The 10 medals include Farida Osman winning one silver medal for the women’s 100-metre butterfly swimming event and two gold medals. Osman received her first gold medal for the …
World Cup 2018: How Germany’s players rated
Joachim Löw used all but one of his outfield options as he struggled to fit the pieces of his World Cup puzzle together. Few enhanced their reputations but here’s how the coach and his players rated in Russia.Joachim Löw – 2 It’s difficult to think of anything Löw got right. His substitutions were always late …
World Cup 2018: Tunisia looking to end victory drought
The Eagles of Carthage will be playing for more than just pride when they meet Panama in Saransk on Thursday. Their hopes of the last 16 may be gone but they still have the chance to end a long barren spell.You have to go all the way back to Argentina and 1978 to find the …
World Cup group stage comes to end with strong clashes; Senegal v Colombia, England v Belgium
The 2018 World Cup’s group stage will conclude on Thursday with four strong clashes that will determine the last four nations to qualify to the round of 16 that will start on Saturday. Samara Arena will host one of Group H’s third round games between Senegal and Colombia at 4:00 pm, while the group’s other …
Egypt makes unprecedented achievements in Mediterranean Games artistic gymnastics, wins 2 medals
Ehab Amin, president of the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation, expressed his pleasure with artistic gymnast Nancy Toman’s winning of a gold medal in the women’s vault competition and Ali Abu Al Qassem’s winning of a bronze medal in the men’s rings competition at the 2018 Mediterranean Games, which is being held in Spain from 22 June …
World Cup 2018: No shocks in Group E as Brazil and Switzerland qualify for last 16
Brazil’s routine victory over Serbia confirmed their status as Group E winners, while Switzerland finish runners-up despite a draw with Costa Rica. The sides face Mexico and Sweden in the round of 16, respectively.Serbia 0 – 2 Brazil (Paulinho, 36' – Silva 69') Switzerland 2 – 2 Costa Rica (Dzemaili 31', Drmic 88' – Watson, …
Germany pay the price for their complacency
Germany are out of the 2018 World Cup, but a closer look reveals that their exit is really no surprise. The defending world champions haven’t looked good for a long time now and finally paid the price for their lethargy.This was supposed to be the day the Germany team finally arrived at the tournament, sweeping …
World Cup 2018: Germany exit at group stage after shock South Korea loss
Two late South Korean goals have sent Germany crashing out of World Cup 2018 at the group stage after another poor display. The reigning champions finish bottom of Group F, while Sweden and Mexico make the last 16.South Korea 2 – 0 Germany (Kim 90+3, Son 90+6) This simply doesn’t happen. Germany, the reigning world …
Parliament to form fact-finding committee to investigate EFA’s World Cup violations
Parliamentary youth and sports committee criticises EFA for involving Liverpool star Mohamed Salah in political disputes between UK, Chechnya