World Cup 2022 briefing: Asia’s finest take aim at Croatia and Brazil Japan and South Korea could meet in the quarter-finals if they make it through. Could we even see Asia’s first winner? The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Michelle Kaufman: U.S. knocked out of World Cup, but there is reason to have hope for 2026 That youthful exuberance, speed and American never-say-die attitude weren’t enough for the U.S. World Cup team on Saturday morning. The plucky Americans were eliminated, 3-1, in the Round of 16 by a bigger, more experienced, patient, and clinical Netherlands team. Miami Herald · Dec 4, 2022
A FIFA World Cup group stage like no other The first World Cup hosted by an Arab nation has seen two weeks of heady drama. It has been a daily rollercoaster of shocks and head-spinning climaxes. The Times of India · Dec 4, 2022
Socceroos World Cup talking points: Graham Arnold's legacy, Garang Kuol's bright future, lessons learned and more The Socceroos may be over, but there is still plenty to talk about, from coach Graham Arnold's legacy to the harsh lessons of knockout stage football, the potential of Garang Kuol and Australian fans joining the world party. ABC News · Dec 4, 2022
Qatari TV hosts appear to mock Germany’s human rights gesture after World Cup exit The hosts of a TV show repeated the ‘hands over mouths’ gesture while waving goodbye after Germany crashed out The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
FIFA World Cup: Mathew Leckie, Lionel Messi and Stefanie Frappart among the talking points on day 11 The Socceroos send Denmark home on day 11, a tie-breaker is needed to separate Poland and Mexico, and a coach says the selection of an all-female referee team for a key game is progress in a "very sexist" sport. ABC News · Dec 1, 2022
Mike Weir named International Team Captain for 2024 Presidents Cup "I couldn’t be more excited to lead the International Team into my home country of Canada for what will surely be the experience of a lifetime.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 30, 2022
Michelle Kaufman: Political overtones made U.S. 1-0 World Cup win over Iran even more tense, meaningful It was 3 a.m. in Lyon, France, and hundreds of Iranians were still partying at the Place Bellecour, a park in the center of town. Miami Herald · Nov 30, 2022
You can set an alarm for 2am to watch Australia play, but we both know that you’re lying to yourself The Socceroos’ World Cup clash with Denmark will be the ultimate test of stamina – for supporters braving the early kick-off, that is The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022
Previewing the biggest driver moves for the 2023 NASCAR Cup season There are several drivers who find themselves at new homes for 2023, from race winners to Cup champions and even a couple rookies trying to prove that they belong at NASCAR's top level. Motorsport · Nov 29, 2022
Graham Arnold calls for more resources and reform in Australian football Graham Arnold has expressed ‘massive concerns’ over the state of football development in Australia on the eve of the Socceroos’ decisive World Cup group match with Denmark The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
The three best and worst Leeds United FA Cup third round ties ever The Whites have had some crackers and some poor matches in the FA Cup third round over the years... Leeds Live · Nov 29, 2022
Five talking points from day nine of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar Day nine of the Qatar World Cup saw a furious coach get red carded for an "early" final whistle, a controversial goal for Portugal that stopped Cristiano Ronaldo from matching a record, more tension ahead of the Iran - USA group game and a Cameroon scorer invent a new "scoop"… ABC News · Nov 29, 2022
Below .500 and out of playoff position, the Florida Panthers begin a pivotal road trip More than a quarter of the 2022-23 NHL season is done and if it ended today, the Florida Panthers would not be in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Miami Herald · Nov 28, 2022
Miami Herald · Nov 28, 2022 Iranian media grill U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter on eve of USA-Iran World Cup match There was little question, from the moment the United States and Iran were drawn into the same World Cup group, that their Tuesday match would be politically charged.
AAP · Nov 28, 2022 Woodforde: Aust should back Davis Cup bid Mark Woodforde says Australia should bid to bring the new-look Davis Cup back to the country after the success of Lleyton Hewitt's team in Malaga.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 Casemiro stunner ends Switzerland resistance to fire Brazil into last 16 Casemiro scored a late winner for Brazil to defeat Switzerland 1-0 and send his team into the last 16 of the World Cup
Chronicle Live · Nov 28, 2022 Sheffield Wednesday striker and boyhood Newcastle fan Michael Smith reveals dream FA Cup draw The Wednesday forward was born in Wallsend and is a lifelong Newcastle United supporter
ABC News · Nov 28, 2022 Five talking points from day eight of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar As a social media post prompts calls for the United States to be thrown out of the World Cup, Spain and Germany's forwards go back to the future, a coach pays tribute to his late daughter and Canada makes history - but it's not enough. Check out the five talking…
Football London · Nov 27, 2022 Tottenham's strength in depth praised as debutantes help extend perfect FA Cup form Tottenham Hotspur Women extended their unsullied FA Women's Cup form with a 5-1 rout of Coventry United at Brisbane Road on Sunday.
The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2022 Croatia 4-1 Canada: World Cup 2022 – as it happened The 2018 finalists came back from an early deficit to blow away the Canadians in the second game
ABC News · Nov 27, 2022 Five talking points from day seven of the Qatar 2022 World Cup As a Socceroos win sends fans crazy at Fed Square, one superstar is Argentina's saviour while another is driving France into the next round, while a national coach has a war of words with a former star striker / manager turned pundit. Check out the five talking points for day…
The Times of India · Nov 27, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Protests and controversies The biggest show on earth in Qatar has been beset by protests. The history of the World Cup shows controversy has followed it just as a striker chases the ball.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022 ‘We’ve done nothing’: Arnold tells Australia to focus after Tunisia victory Australia must focus on their final group game against Denmark, said Graham Arnold, after his side won their first World Cup match in 12 years
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022 Mitch Duke header downs Tunisia to keep Australia alive at World Cup The Australia striker’s first-half header proved decisive against Tunisia and gave the Socceroos their first win at a World Cup in 12 years, 1-0