England defender Phil Jagielka says he is on course to win his fight to be fit for the World Cup. Jagielka struggled to recover from a hamstring injury suffered in February, raising doubts about the Everton centre-back’s ability to get back to full…
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Nigeria’s World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland in London on Wednesday is reported to be the subject of a match-fixing investigation by police. The National Crime Agency, which investigates serious and organised crime, is reported by the Daily…
Former England skipper Steve Borthwick’s appointment as Japan’s new forwards coach will give the Asian champions a huge boost at next year’s Rugby World Cup, head coach Eddie Jones told AFP Tuesday. “He’s a fantastic acquisition for us,” said Jones,…
Germany head to Brazil aiming to end their 24-year wait for a fourth World Cup title with captain Philipp Lahm insisting he is sick of finishing third. Consecutive semi-final defeats have led to Germany taking bronze at both of the last two World Cups…
Japan’s World Cup preparations were given a timely shot in the arm after their female counterparts captured the Asian Cup on a day of triple celebration for the country. With the Brave Blossoms booking their place at next year’s rugby World Cup and…
England captain Steven Gerrard has hinted he could retire from the international stage after the forthcoming World Cup in Brazil. Gerrard will lead Roy Hodgson’s side to south America in June, where they face group stage fixtures against Italy, Uruguay…
Thousands of Brazilians backing a movement to help homeless workers rallied in Sao Paulo to protest a lack of housing, shoddy public services and huge spending on the World Cup. Police put attendance at 15,000 while organizers said it was more than…
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton overslept his alarm and had to be roused by two team members banging on his door on Thursday morning. But this delayed start to his working day did nothing to slow him down as he went on to clock the fastest…
Injured captain Philipp Lahm and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer are set to join Germany’s pre-World Cup training camp on Friday — sooner than expected, according to assistant coach Hansi Flick. The German Football Association’s (DFB) medical staff are working…
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is set to undergo surgery on an injured knee Thursday just 21 days before the start of the World Cup, reports said. Liverpool’s Premier League Player of the Year injured his knee in training on Wednesday giving his side a…