FIFA announces surprise new international tournament- Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan to host
The world football governing body have announced a brand-new international tournament that will begin at the end of March. AnnouncedContinue Reading
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Messi slams referee after Argentina win on penalties
(AFP)-Lionel Messi said referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz should not have officiated Argentina’s tempestuous shootout victory over the Netherlands in theContinue Reading
FIFA charges Argentina for disorders at World Cup match
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players’ actions during a contentious World CupContinue Reading
‘Italy still have a chance to play in the World Cup’
Former member of CONI committee Franco Chimenti says Italy still have a chance to play in the World Cup ifContinue Reading
Brazil’s capital goes into lockdown to quell COVID-19 surge
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The governor of Brazil’s capital city, Brasilia, decreed a 24-hour lockdown for all but essential services onContinue Reading
Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies aged 60
Diego Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has died aged 60. The Argentinian, who hadContinue Reading
Fire engulfs Brazil’s 200 year old National Museum incinerating 20 million items
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A massive fire gutted the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, one of Brazil’s oldest,Continue Reading
Argentina cancels Israel World Cup friendly after Gaza violence
Argentina has reportedly cancelled a World Cup warm-up match against Israel under political pressure over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians inContinue Reading
Brazil truck strike enters eighth day despite deal
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) – A truckers’ strike paralyzing fuel, goods and food deliveries across Brazil entered an eighthContinue Reading
Deadly unrest grips Venezuela as students rally against President Maduro
Caracas (AFP) – A student leader was shot dead as protests raged on in the streets of Venezuela Thursday inContinue Reading
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