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FIFA investigates Shaqiri and Xhaka celebrations

Meanwhile, the Serbian papers also slammed what they labelled "shameful provocation" by Shaqiri and Xhaka. It is unclear what the investigation into Krstajic ...

Five Changes On Irish Side For Deciding Test

Our coverage of the final weekend of second Tests starts bright and early once again on Saturday as we first bring you New Zealand v France at Forsyth Bar...

Kane expects 'brave' and 'aggressive' England in Russia

The absence of Italy, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland and Chile, who were backed by 13,000 fans during last year's Confederations Cup, has raised the prospect ...

FifPro Slams Decision To Allow Moroccos Amrabat To Play After Concussion

BBC pundit Jermaine Jenas then sparked criticism from neurological experts by saying that Sigurdsson should continue as long as he felt capable of playing. "We ...

Durmaz racially abused following late German victor

Having lost their opening game to Mexico, the Germans looked to be heading for a draw until Kroos curled in a superb strike from wide on the left to secure vict...

Chelsea Star Cesc Fabregas Questions Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Performance

While acknowledging Ronaldo's current fine form at the World Cup in Russia, Fabregas also points out how some of the current hype is unwarranted. "He did agai...

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza crumbles against 'shaking' Barbora Strycova in Birmingham

The defending champion raced into a 4-0 lead in the first set before being pegged back by Gavrilova in a match lasting almost one hour 20 minutes. Her conquer...

Luka Doncic Reportedly Not Expected to Play in Summer League for Mavericks

Despite a population of just slightly over two million souls, per Wikipedia, Slovenia has produced National Basketball Association talents such as Sasha Vujacic...

Toni Kroos brings off late miracle for Germany to stun Sweden

Reus equalized in the 48th. The final takes place in Moscow the day before. Now Germany has some control of what happens. Sweden and Germany are both on...

Thiago Silva "saddened by Neymar's attitude" against Costa Rica

Serbia play the Swiss later on Friday, while Costa Rica are out of the tournament with defeats in both games so far. "When [Neymar] draws the foul he is in ...

Belgium romp over Tunisia

Should England beat Panama on Sunday, anything short of a win will put Tunisia on the ropes. "Romelu will try to score as many goals as he can but not at ...

Kroos calls in epic trick play to stun Sweden late

If you don't score an early goal and we have the chances then it's going to be hard until the end". Mexico lead with six points from two games while South K...

Granit Xhaka 'deletes' Instagram post following celebration against Serbia

Kosovo Albanian supporters of Switzerland celebrate the goal of Granit Xhaka as they watch a telecast in a pub in Pristina. "I'm not into politics", Ser...

Hanley eyed in connection to ongoing federal, state investigation

According to McPhee, a recent stop by police discovered "a significant amount of drugs " in the suspect's auto. "And that vehicle stop coordinated with the tim...

Ronaldo goal ends Morocco’s World Cup

But the Croatians go into the game in ebullient mood after a comfortable 2-0 win over Nigeria, and will look to add to the frustrations of Messi who has failed ...

England Coach Criticises Media For Leaking Team News

Southgate is aware of England's poor recent record in major tournaments, but says his youthful squad can leave that behind and write new chapters of their ow...

Wilson Chandler Reportedly Plans to Exercise $12.8M Contract Option with Nuggets

Just a year ago, he was widely considered one of, if not the, top pick in this summer's draft, given his size, shooting touch, and playmaking ability. "That's t...

'He literally lights up a room': Lakers thrilled to draft Michigan's Wagner

He returned to North Carolina for his senior season and averaged 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists, earning third team All-American honors . It's jus...

Here's the meaning behind controversial Swiss celebrations

Switzerland trailed 1-0 after a goal in the fifth minute from Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrovic. Serbia does not recognise Kosovo's independence and relations bet...

Mohamed Salah awarded 'Chechen citizenship' by leader Ramzan Kadyrov

The squad have been training at their base in Chechnya , where leader Ramzan Kadyrov has gone out of his way to make Salah feel at home during his stay in th...

Romelu Lukaku is now an injury doubt for England game

Manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed that the striker has suffered external ligament damage and will need to be reassessed by doctors before their next fixt...

Queen's 2018: Marin Cilic beats Nick Kyrgios to reach final

Djokovic became the 10th man to register 800 victories since the Open Era began in 1968. If Djokovic wins the semi-final and goes onto take the Queen's title ...

Federer survives scare against Paire to advance in Halle

The Halle defending champion, who has a laneway leading to the stadium named in his honour, has won exactly half of his 18 grass trophies at the wooded north Ge...

Mexico hold off South Korea to pile pressure on Germany

Carlos Vela stepped up to slot the ball home, sending South Korean goalkeeper Cho Hyun-Woo the wrong way from what was the 14th penalty in 28 games at Russian ...

Firmino helps Brazil to late win over Costa Rica

Tite said he thought his superstar's tears were down to the huge pressure of leading the five-times world champions. He is a human being, he needs time to reac...

World Cup champions in danger

Chelsea's Antonio Ruediger would be the likely replacement for Hummels alongside Jerome Boateng in the heart of the German defence. Joachim Loew's defending...

Rangers confirm the signing of Jon Flanagan

Flanagan's versatility means he can play on either flank which will be a boost to his chances to lock down one of the two starting berths. Flanagan , who jo...

Real Madrid to rival Liverpool for Lyon forward Fekir

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed why he did not sell Nabil Fekir to Liverpool , and has confirmed that Real Madrid could now sign the Fr...

DeAndre Ayton Already Has A Rivalry

That workout, McDonough said, was the deal-maker. Phoenix sent the No. 16 pick, guard Zhaire Smith of Texas Tech, to the 76ers along with Miami's unprotecte...

World Cup match report Belgium v Tunisia 23 June 2018

Dylan Bronn with the header! African teams have struggled at the World Cup so far, with Egypt and Morocco having already been eliminated while Nigeria als...