Police used water to disperse crowds when violence erupted after France's win over Croatia.
- 2 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 2:08am -

Watch all the best action from match day 25 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as France face Croatia in the final in Moscow.
- 9 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 7:15pm -

A biblical rainstorm, contrasting presidents and men in suits obscuring the crucial moment - the World Cup presentation ceremony was almost as entertaining as the final.
- 11 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 5:14pm -

Argentina and manager Jorge Sampaoli "mutually agree" to terminate his contract in the wake of the team's disappointing World Cup.
- 11 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:58pm -

The highest scoring final since 1966 was a fitting end to one of the best World Cups in recent memory.
- 11 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:57pm -

Premier League managers need to be "brave enough" and give England young players a chance in the first team, says England manager Gareth Southgate.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:39pm -

France's World Cup win was the "supreme coronation" after the "hurt" of losing at Euro 2016, says coach Didier Deschamps.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:20pm -

France manager Didier Deschamps has his press conference interrupted by his jubilant players following their 4-2 victory over Croatia.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:13pm -

Watch the reaction to the torrential rain which took the spotlight as France were crowned 2018 World Cup Champions in Moscow.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:06pm -

Match of the Day pundits highlight the key attributes and tactics that helped France win the World Cup after they beat Croatia 4-2 in the final.
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Having previously contested the match no team wanted to win, Belgium and England squared up in the match neither side wanted to play.
- 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 12:35pm -

On the morning after the night before, eyes learning to refocus again after giddily celebrating Croatia reaching a first World Cup final, Anita Sambol jumped into her car and made the 60 kilometer journey to Zagreb.
- 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 12:57pm -

If Donald Trump thought he would arrive in England as the most popular man from Washington then he was sorely mistaken.
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- 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 5:26am -

Even in silhouette, his celebratory pose is instantly recognizable to sports fans across the world.
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- 5 days ago, 10 Jul 18, 5:08pm -

This was supposed to be the World Cup where the greats dazzled with a string of performances that would leave fans purring and have future generations uttering their names for years to come.
- 7 days ago, 9 Jul 18, 10:24am -

France fans clashed with the police after celebration turned violent with flares being thrown in the streets of Paris after 4-2 win over Croatia.
- 12 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:51pm -

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi retire, Kylian Mbappe will be the sport's leading light. The 19-year-old already has a World Cup winner's medal to go with two Ligue 1 titles -- there's no limit to what he can do from here. Ogden &#187
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:18pm -

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic made his opinion clear of the video-assisted penalty decision that allowed France to take the lead in Sunday's
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:11pm -

England captain Harry Kane won the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the 2018 World Cup after no player in Sunday's final, a 4-2 win by
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:00pm -

Free-Kick: Classic World Cup final as 'Best Young Player' Mbappe powers France to World Cup glory; Luka Modric wins World Cup Golden Ball
- 14 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 1:47pm -

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric accepted the Golden Ball award as the best player at the World Cup after his side lost to France 4-2 in
- 15 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 1:26pm -

Russian activist rock band Pussy Riot claimed responsibility on Sunday for the pitch invasion that briefly interrupted the World Cup final
- 16 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 12:33pm -

Sir Alex Ferguson's former right-hand man has been appointed as the new sporting director for A-League outfit Central Coast
- 16 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 12:28pm -

Luke Shaw is prepared to walk away from Manchester United on a free transfer next summer if his first-team prospects at Old Trafford do not
- 16 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 12:00pm -

1. New York City FCRecord: 12W-4D-4LWeek 19 ranking: 6Three games, three wins for Dome Torrent as head coach of NYCFC. A 3-0 win over Columbus at home on Saturday put the New Yorkers just a point back of Atlanta in the Supporters Shield race, maki…
- 16 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 12:00pm -

Former professional referee Dermot Gallagher has claimed the decision to award France a penalty in the World Cup Final was '100 per cent wrong'.
- 39 mins ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:33am -

Police clashed with football fans during dramatic scenes in Paris as World Cup celebrations erupted across the country.
- 1 hour ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:11am -

Olivier Giroud believes France have the potential to dominate international football for years to come after they beat Croatia to win the World Cup.
- 2 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 2:30am -

A north London Tube station has been renamed after England's "hero" World Cup manager Gareth Southgate.
- 2 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 2:18am -

Welcome to the Evening Standard's coverage of the summer transfer window.
- 2 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 2:13am -

France manager Didier Deschamps was left soaked in beer, champagne and sweat after celebrating World Cup glory with his delirious squad - a moment he will cherish alongside the crowning achievement of his playing career.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:37pm -

Jose Mourinho must find a way to unlock Paul Pogba's potential for Manchester United after the midfielder's star turn to help France win the World Cup, says Rio Ferdinand.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:53pm -

Argentina have parted ways with coach Jorge Sampaoli by mutual consent following their disappointing World Cup.
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:20pm -

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Turin on Sunday ahead of completing his £99.2million (€112m) move to Juventus from Real Madrid.
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:16pm -

As the curtain comes down on World Cup 2018, with France fans set to celebrate long into the night , what legacy, if any, will leave in Russia?
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 3:00pm -

If the former England captain was thinking about what could have been at the World Cup, he didn’t show it as he took to his new life in MLS with relishFor the first two weeks of his new life in America, Wayne Rooney lumbered sheepishly though his D…
- 20 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 8:26am -

The 33-year-old was a journeyman in English football until he became a lethal striker for the New York Red Bulls in MLSIf you scan YouTube looking for Bradley Wright-Phillips, you’ll find numerous goal compilations, a few interviews and, eventually…
- 6 days ago, 10 Jul 18, 5:00am -

Los Angeles Galaxy have Zlatan, while Vancouver have arguably the league’s most exciting youngster. But which team is the best to sit back and watch?It’s important to preface this highly subjective, lightly scientific list by asserting that MLS i…
- 7 days ago, 9 Jul 18, 5:00am -

A survey conducted at a Washington Nationals games showed the former England captain is not quite at Beckham levels of fame in his new homeThis started with a question about soccer in America. Or maybe it was really a question about fame. Now that Wa…
- 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 12:15pm -

The reigning champions are second from bottom of the Eastern Conference and problems appear to be cropping up everywhereMLS writer Matthew Doyle highlighted a moment in Toronto FC’s 2-1 defeat to New York City FC just over a week ago which shines a…
- 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 5:00am -

Former England captain will watch Russia 2018 from the USForward says he hopes to restore fortunes of new team in MLSWayne Rooney insists he has not moved to DC United to wind down his career and that he retains the hunger required to succeed in Ma…
- 14 days ago, 2 Jul 18, 2:47pm -

Midfielder, 23, announces he’s gay ahead of team’s Pride NightMartin becomes only active out male athlete in major pro sportsMinnesota United midfielder Collin Martin announced he is gay, making him the only active male athlete in the major profe…
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The former Everton and Manchester United striker is joining DC United with Everton’s blessing and encouragementWayne Rooney, without the fanfare that greeted his arrival as the most gifted English player in a generation or the acrimony of his first…
- 18 days ago, 28 Jun 18, 12:29pm -

Club reaches agreement with Everton for permanent transferRooney says US move ‘fulfills another career ambition for me’32-year-old expected to debut on 14 July against VancouverWayne Rooney’s dream return to boyhood club Everton is over after o…
- 18 days ago, 28 Jun 18, 11:34am -

All footballers are vulnerable when a new manager arrives but Juan Mata would have  felt a little more vulnerable than most.
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A politician complaining about the press is like a sailor complaining about the sea, so goes the old line, considered unsurpassable until this week, when a group of Twickenham residents took themselves beyond the reach of all the absurdist metaphor a…
- 25 Sep 15, 7:08pm -

Taxi for Platini, you have to say. We have known ever since the day in June when Sepp Blatter – recalcitrant and unapologetic to the bitter end – told us he would be stepping down as Fifa president that the FBI or the Swiss Attorney General would…
- 25 Sep 15, 6:31pm -

David Dunn is sitting in the Oldham Athletic manager’s office reflecting on the unfairness of it all. He is in the 18th season of his professional football career, a career that brought 378 appearances for his hometown club Blackburn Rovers and Eng…
- 25 Sep 15, 5:49pm -

It is repugnant to bet on people losing their jobs, but that does not stop the bookmakers setting odds on which Premier League manager will be the first to leave his post. Barely a month into the campaign the 20-strong field already appears reduced t…
- 25 Sep 15, 5:11pm -

What is Blatter accused of doing?
- 25 Sep 15, 5:03pm -

What is Sepp Blatter accused of doing?Two things. One involves "criminal mismanagement" of Fifa's funds, and relates to a contract for TV rights signed with the disgraced former head of Caribbean Football, Jack Warner, a deal on which Warner later ma…
- 25 Sep 15, 5:03pm -

I don’t think I ever remember one team struggling so much to recapture what they were in possession of just a few short seasons ago.
- 25 Sep 15, 12:59pm -

Arsenal defender Gabriel has been handed a one-match ban by the Football Association after accepting a charge of improper conduct.
- 25 Sep 15, 12:37pm -

Ahead of the Premier League meeting between Tottenham and Manchester City at White Hart Lane this weekend, we caught up with a couple of fans for their take on the match...
- 25 Sep 15, 12:03pm -

Madrid, Spain (SportsNetwork.com) - Atletico Madrid picked up a 2-0 win over Elche at the Vicente Calderon on Friday to move six points clear at the top of the La Liga table.
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Sandy, UT (SportsNetwork.com) - The Portland Timbers will go for their first win of the season on Saturday when the club heads to Rio Tinto Stadium to face Real Salt Lake.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:41pm -

Frisco, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - A pair of sides that have made impressive starts to the season will square off at Toyota Stadium on Saturday as FC Dallas will play host to Toronto FC.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:36pm -

Carson, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Seattle Sounders FC will go for its second straight victory in league play on Saturday when the club visits the StubHub Center to battle Chivas USA.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:35pm -

Commerce City, CO (SportsNetwork.com) - After a successful two-game road trip, the Colorado Rapids return home on Saturday to face the San Jose Earthquakes at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:33pm -

Chester, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Philadelphia Union will look to snap a five-game winless run when the team returns home to face a struggling Houston Dynamo side at PPL Park.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:33pm -

Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - D.C. United will go for its third straight victory of the season on Saturday when the club hits the road to take on the Columbus Crew.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:17pm -

Vancouver, BC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Los Angeles Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will meet for the second time in as many weeks when the two sides do battle at BC Place on Saturday.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:16pm -

Kansas City, KS (SportsNetwork.com) - Sporting Kansas City returns to action for the first time in two weeks as the club gets set to take on the Montreal Impact at Sporting Park on Saturday.
- 18 Apr 14, 4:16pm -

Bridgeview, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - The Chicago Fire is six games into its season and still looking for its first win. And the club will hope to find that elusive victory on Saturday against the New England Revolution at Toyota Park.
- 18 Apr 14, 3:58pm -

This World Cup was never going to be a refuge from politics when it was being staged in Putin's Russia, but the players did their best to keep the tournament for themselves        
- 1 hour ago, 16 Jul 18, 2:46am -

It was a victory for all of France and the home crowd did it justice, pouring into Paris' Champs-Elysees Avenue by the tens of thousands to celebrate the World Cup title.        
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Welp.        
- 6 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 10:20pm -

About two-thirds of France's World Cup-winning team has an immigrant background        
- 7 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 9:33pm -

Four members associated with the feminist punk rock protest group from Russia interrupted the final to bring attention to Russian police actions.        
- 7 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 9:06pm -

Jeff Attinella saved Carlos Vela's header in the 94th minute and the Portland Timbers played to a scoreless draw against Los Angeles FC.        
- 8 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 8:32pm -

France's Didier Deschamps joined Mario Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer as the only men to win World Cup titles as a player and coach        
- 8 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 8:31pm -

Football's coming to Paul Pogba's home.        
- 8 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 7:51pm -

French soccer fans poured into the streets of Paris to celebrate the country's second World Cup title in history.        
- 9 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 7:19pm -

The first teenager to score in the championship since Pele, he has been a supporter of Premiers de Cordee, which brings sports to sick children.        
- 9 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 7:02pm -

PARIS (AP) World Cup, World Cup and more World Cup - that's all France is talking about.
- 38 mins ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:34am -

MOSCOW (AP) President Vladimir Putin says Russian and other security services thwarted nearly 25 million cyberattacks linked to the World Cup.
- 47 mins ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:25am -

WORLD CUP
- 59 mins ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:13am -

WASHINGTON (AP) David Ortiz can now laugh, sort of, at the shifting culture of baseball. For J.D. Martinez, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge and every other All-Star hitter, dealing with different defensive alignments is just part of the game.
- 1 hour ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:10am -

Even after roughly $1.5 billion in new contracts were hammered out during the first two weeks of free agency, there is still plenty of shopping for NBA teams to do over the coming weeks.
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