The World Cup - Page 119

June 15, 2018

Iranian fans unfurl banner at World Cup demanding home country allow women to sporting events

Iranian fans during Friday’s match against Morocco unfurled a banner protesting the country’s ban on women attending soccer matches back home.

June 15, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo offers to pay $21M to avoid jail in tax evasion case

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reached a deal with Spanish tax authorities to “serve” two years in prison and pay a $21.8 million fine in a tax evasion case, Spanish newspapers reported Friday

June 15, 2018

World Cup 2018: Who are the social media winners?

Soccer fans across the globe are avidly following the World Cup, which kicked off in on Thursday when host nation Russia hammered Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament’s opening game.

June 15, 2018

Russia opens World Cup with Saudi Arabia shutout

Vladimir Putin craves sporting glory, and he got another taste of it in the opening match of the World Cup

June 15, 2018

Trump gives his thanks after US-led bid wins right to host 2026 World Cup

President Trump on Friday sent his thanks to everyone who congratulated him on bringing the 2026 World Cup to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

June 15, 2018

No team, but US still present at World Cup with 2 referees

While the United States is missing from soccer's showcase for the first time since 1986, it is the only nation with two referees working the tournament.

June 14, 2018

World Cup fever hits UN as ambassadors don their nations' soccer shirts

Russia, so often seen as a bad actor in the international arena, got a break Thursday at the United Nations and throughout the universe as World Cup fever began.

June 14, 2018

World Cup schedule, how to watch and other things to know

The 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14, much to the anticipation of 32 teams, more than 700 players and a countless number of fans.

June 14, 2018

Robbie Williams makes vulgar gesture during World Cup opening ceremony performance

British pop star Robbie Williams surprised audience members after he gave the middle finger to the cameras while performing at the World Cup on Thursday.

June 14, 2018

World Cup 2018 host cities in Russia allegedly killing off stray dogs ahead of tournament

As the 2018 FIFA World Cup approaches, some cities in Russia are allegedly preparing for the event in a way that has animal rights activists on edge: killing off stray dogs.