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FIFA World Cup 2022 logo revealed
The official logo of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been revealed.
Republicans and Democrats alike assail Trump after summit with Putin
Trump's remarks were a stark illustration of his willingness to upend decades of U.S. foreign policy and rattle Western allies in service of his political concerns.
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar faces three months out after foot surgery
The 26-year-old fractured his metatarsal during PSG's 3-0 win over Marseille on 25 February and had to be stretchered off the pitch.
Winter Olympics 2018: Will North Korean athletes who 'fail' in PyeongChang be punished by Kim Jong-un?
Speculation has swirled for decades that everyone from North Korean footballers to coaches are punished for not dominating international sporting championships.
Chelsea set to offload Michy Batshuayi on loan as Antonio Conte targets January forward replacement
Premier League champions Chelsea are set to offload forward Michy Batshuayi in a loan deal in January as manager Antonio Conte is targeting a replacement for the Belgian.
Italy braced for €1bn hit to economy due to World Cup failure
Former president of Italy's National Olympic Committee says the Azzurri's absence at next summer's event would be keenly felt in many parts of the Italian society.
How ex-Swansea City flop's goal in 2015 unintentionally cost Italy a place in 2018 World Cup
Eder has so far scored four goals for Portugal. One of them came in the Euro 2016 final against France.
World Cup 2018: Switzerland and Croatia through as Northern Ireland left disgruntled
Switzerland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 over two legs while Croatia, having thumped Greece 4-1 in the first leg, are on their way to Russia.
Russian mayor: Please don't hit foreign football fans during the World Cup
The mayor of Kaliningrad, Alexander Yaroshuck, has urged locals to avoid violence when the the city hosts World Cup matches next year.
Arsene Wenger compares Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez to Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi and David Beckham
Arsene Wenger has compared Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez to the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi and David Beckham due to Chile's reliance on him.
PSG president facing criminal proceedings over bribery and Qatar World Cup bids
Case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi regards bribes offered to former Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke over World Cup rights.
USA fails to qualify for World Cup because Mexicans can't get past wall
Series of shock results and Mexico's inability to get past Honduras defence late on lead to USMNT failure.
Gareth Southgate confirms England will not release players ahead of dead-rubber Lithuania qualifier
Southgate eager to keep his squad fully intact, despite the fact that the Three Lions have already sealed their World Cup place with a game to spare.
As war rages on, Syria's football team is close to qualifying for the World Cup
The team's success has left many Syrians feeling conflicted due to its strong ties with President Assad.
Yaya Toure urged by brother Kolo to come out of retirement and play in 2018 World Cup
Kolo believes his younger brother Yaya can still be useful in one more World Cup campaign.
US, Mexico and Canada launch joint bid to host 2026 World Cup with Trump's backing
The bid comes amid heightened tension between the US and Mexico over Trump's border wall.
Amnesty International: Qatar's £5bn investment should not blind UK from human rights abuses
Warning from human rights organisation comes after the Qatar-UK Business Forum in London.
Fifa have got one idea right amid 48-team World Cup expansion
Fifa's plan for World Cup 2026 has caused outrage - but could penalty shoot-outs be the answer?
How 48-team World Cup in 2026 will work and what is left to be decided
Fifa's plans to expand the tournament have not been particularly well received.
England vs Scotland: Why has international football lost its appeal?
The Battle of Britain used to be the biggest game on the calendar, now it's little more than an afterthought.
Ryan Giggs lays into Daniel Sturridge following insipid England draw with Slovenia
Striker failed to find the net for the Three Lions in Ljubljana.
Gianni Infantino's 48-team World Cup dream-child evokes memories of Sepp Blatter
Money and political influence are behind Infantino's plans to broaden world football's premier event.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino to propose 48-team World Cup
Plans would see 16 seeded teams qualify automatically for group stages.
Euro 2016: Pele offers encouragement to Marcus Rashford on the eve of his tournament debut
The 18-year-old striker earned his place in England's 23-man squad after a string of impressive performances.
Gordon Banks: Former England goalkeeper claims heavy footballs gave '66 team Alzheimer's disease
Banks said he believes heading heavier footballs may have led to several members of the team developing Alzheimer's disease in later life.
Former Honduras president Rafael Callejas pleads guilty in Fifa bribe corruption case
He admits taking bribes to steer World Cup marketing and broadcast contracts to Media World in Florida.
Qatar considering tented desert camps for 2022 World Cup fans as hotel-building is delayed
Tumbling oil prices have forced the tiny Gulf state to delay projects, including building hotels.
ICC T20 World Cup 2016: Microsoft's Bing adds cricket oriented search, in-game prediction features
Bing has rolled out a new set of cricket-oriented features to keep you posted on the games as the World Cup progresses.
Sergio Aguero will walk away from Manchester City to join Independiente after 2018 World Cup
The 27-year-old Argentine has revealed he hopes to return to his homeland after the next World Cup.
Stuart Broad keen on ICC 2019 World Cup after T20 England squad snub
Broad has overtaken Indian spinner R Ashwin and South African pacer Dale Steyn as world's topmost bowler.