Silent Argentina head to Ecuador under pressure BUENOS AIRES: Argentina flew to Ecuador on Sunday for their most important World Cup qualifier in years, shut off from the press but knowing that a win will keep them in the running for a coveted place at next year's World Cup. Lionel Messi's... 09 Oct, 2017
Mexico qualify for World Cup with win over Panama MEXICO CITY: Mexico became the first CONCACAF side to qualify for the Russia World Cup on Friday when an Hirving Lozano goal gave them a 1-0 win over Panama at the Azteca stadium. They secured the points thanks to substitute Lozano, who... 02 Sep, 2017
Ronaldo grabs hat-trick as Portugal beat Faroes 5-1 PORTO: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struck his fifth international hat-trick, including a spectacular volleyed opener, to lead the European champions to a 5-1 win over the Faroe Islands in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The... 01 Sep, 2017
World Cup qualifying woes for Argentina after ban for Messi World Cup qualifying started badly for Argentina, and now it's getting a whole lot worse. Argentina sits fifth in South American qualifying, the same position it occupied two matches ago. But a closer look at the team's performance, especially... 30 Mar, 2017
Bolivia beat Messi-less Argentina 2-0 in qualifier LA PAZ: Argentina, weakened by the last-minute suspension of Lionel Messi, had their chances of reaching next year's World Cup finals dealt a blow on Tuesday when they were beaten 2-0 by a spirited Bolivia side in La Paz. Juan Arce and Marcelo... 29 Mar, 2017
Ronaldo scores four as Portugal flatten nine-man Andorra AVEIRO: Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals, including two in the first five minutes, to lead European champions Portugal to a 6-0 win over nine-man Andorra in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. It was the Portugal captain's fourth hat-trick... 08 Oct, 2016
Luis Enrique and Simeone unite to defend 'spectacular' Neymar MADRID: Barcelona coach Luis Enrique and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone have launched impassioned defences of Neymar after the Brazilian's showboating again came under the spotlight. Former Barcelona great Michael Laudrup lambasted the... 20 Sep, 2016
Russia ready for World Cup launch SAINT PETERSBURG: A total of 141 countries spanning five continents will learn their fate for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers on Saturday as the tournament is officially launched with the preliminary draw in Saint Petersburg. Russian president... 25 Jul, 2015
