The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Walters bound for England in Kangaroos coaching shock

Australia will need to find a third Kangaroos coach in the space of three years after Kevin Walters agreed to take charge of St Helens after the World Cup.

AAP · Aug 20

'Bobby wiped his hands before he shook the Queen's hands so as not to dirty her gloves. Who does that after winning the World Cup? An immaculate man with an immaculate character' Sir Geoff Hurst on why he looked up to Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore was an absolute natural leader in all regards, as Sir Geoff Hurst told FourFourTwo

FourFourTwo · Aug 20

Storm star makes hard call on future after stroke

Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica has been forced into a medical retirement following his stroke earlier this year, ending his bid to captain Fiji in the World Cup.

AAP · Aug 20

I loved my spell at Celtic but here is how it cost me my place at the World Cup

I loved my spell at Celtic but here is how it cost me my place at the World Cup

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Nestory Irankunda says Pauline Hanson’s Socceroos monocultural claim made ‘us boys angry’

Socceroos forward says the One Nation leader’s comments during the World Cup made him ‘emotional’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Fifa accused of ‘management by fear’ after Gianni Infantino critic sacked

Kevin Lamour left his role as Fifa’s chief operating officer just weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Italy’s sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity

For the second time in a row, Italy has topped the medal table at the European Athletics Championships. With a total of 22 medals (ten of them gold) Italy pipped host nation Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the top spot. Once a nation of footballers – having won the…

The Conversation · Aug 18

Fifa chief sacked after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

The Fifa chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

How Rodri defined a Manchester City era as one of the Premier League’s greatest midfielders

MANCHESTER CITY: As the World Cup-winning captain prepares to depart, Richard Jolly pays tribute to a figure who elevated himself and his side under Pep Guardiola

The Independent UK · Aug 17

‘If they can, why can’t we?’: Navneet draws inspiration from cricket’s World Cup triumph

Navneet Kaur seeks a World Cup title for India's hockey team. She draws inspiration from the women's cricket team's historic victory. The team began their campaign with a draw against China. Kaur feels confident and in the best phase of her career. She guides junior players while focusing on the…

The Economic Times · Aug 17