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4 Antetokounmpo brothers selected to Greece squad

Athens—NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and three of his brothers on Tuesday were named by Greece coach Dimitris Itoudis in his squad for this year’s...

Ukraine’s players make nation proud despite falling short of World Cup

By Kieran Canning Ukraine's World Cup dream is over after a cruel 1-0 defeat to Wales in Sunday's play-off final left a nation ravaged by war...

Cricket ‘fairy tale’: PH amateurs chase World Cup berth

By Allison Jackson The Philippines is better known for boxers than batsmen and its cricket team has not played for three years, but the side...

FIFA ‘inundated’ with 17 million requests for World Cup tickets

Fans have sought 17 million tickets for this year's World Cup finals in Qatar, FIFA said Tuesday, making it more than five times over-subscribed. Higher...

Malditas reach World Cup

In historic first, PH women make it to football’s grandest stage Malditas, Filipinas, call them whatever you like. But the Philippine women’s national football team...

PLDT, Smart laud PH lady booters for World Cup feat

PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. are celebrating the incredible win of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team, booking a World Cup...

PH headed for World Cup

The Philippines got a final goal from Sarina Bolden during a penalty shootout, sending the Philippines to a 1-1 (4-3) triumph over Chinese Taipei...

More than a historic WC spot

The Philippine Women’s National Football Team, which I will probably call the Malditas for as long as possible, is on course to securing a...

World Cup to Rio carnival: Six key events in 2022

From the World Cup in Qatar to the midterm elections in the United States, here are six events that are likely to mark the...

Pok ta Pok: Mayan ball game is serious business

With little regard for joints or bones, bare-chested men hurl their bodies at a hard floor and contort their limbs to strike a heavy...

FIFA wants biennial World Cup consensus by December 20

Geneva—FIFA will try to find a consensus on controversial plans to stage the World Cup every two years, in time for a December 20...

FIFA poll: Fans want more frequent World Cup

Lausanne, Switzerland—A majority of football supporters support the idea of a “more frequent” World Cup, according to an online poll published Thursday by FIFA...

Brazil-Argentina clash abandoned following virus controversy

SAO PAULO—Brazil’s World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina was sensationally abandoned shortly after kick-off on Sunday as controversy over Covid-19 protocols erupted. Amid incredible scenes...

Major League Rugby bullish on return after Covid shutdown

Major League Rugby kicks off its fourth season on Saturday with league chiefs confident over the long-term prospects for the sport in North America...
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