PARIS — FIFA is not considering changing when the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is played despite fears the intense heat poses a serious health risk if the tournament is played in summer. FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said Monday that he accepts “worries about the heat are legitimate” but that the intention remains not [...]
New Zealands World Cup coach Ricki Herbert has been banned for three matches in Australias domestic A-League competition for arguing with a referee during his club teams 2-1 win over Adelaide on the weekend. The Wellington Phoenix coach was sent off as he argued with referee Peter OLeary regarding a throw in for his team [...]
Werder Bremen will have nothing but pride to play for when it hosts holder Inter Milan in their final group match in the Champions League on Tuesday and both teams are already looking ahead to other duties. Bremen will finish last in Group A no matter what happens, but Inter could seal top slot if [...]
Santiago Silva scored twice as Velez beat Godoy Cruz 4-0 on Sunday to stay in the race for the Argentina Apertura title with two rounds remaining. Silva scored in the 32nd minute from close range and again in the 52nd, chipping in from in front. Maxi Moralez scored in the 56th and Jonathan Cristaldo added [...]
Fluminense won the championship in Brazil on Sunday and Monterrey claimed the title in Mexico. And in Argentina, the league chase narrowed to two teams – Estudiantes and Velez. That championship will be decided in a week. Fluminense defeated Guarani 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro, surging on a second-half goal by Emerson to claim only [...]
Striker Moussa Sow scored a hat trick as Lille thrashed Lorient 6-3 to move back into first place in the French league standings. Lille has 28 points from 16 games, one more than Paris Saint-Germain, which climbed to second with a 3-1 win over Brest after goals from Nene, Mathieu Bodmer and Ludovic Giuly. Nolan [...]