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Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia
The most expensive player in the world has been sidelined since 25 February, when he fractured a metatarsal and sprained his ankle playing for Paris St Germain in a French league match against Olympique de Marseille.
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Debut World Cup win for Moroni; Noguchi reigns supreme
Japan were victorious in the women’s event, with four-times World Cup winner Akiyo Noguchi leaving it late to beat compatriot Miho Nonaka to victory, leap-frogging her in the overall rankings.
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Salah's absence playing on Egypt's mind, says coach
Mohamed Salah is still in doubt for Egypt’s opening match in Group A on June 15 against Uruguay in Ekaterinburg after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final for Liverpool late last month.
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World Cup arrives in Sri Lanka to kick off global tour
The trophy arrived late on Tuesday and was unveiled by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Safa ‘baffled’ by Fifa’s decision on Bafana rematch
The international governing body last night ordered that a World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal be replayed.
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Bafana's World Cup hopes suffer major blow, Nigeria set to qualify
South Africa, hoping to open up a lead in Group D, scored early but conceded twice in five minutes to go down away 2-1 to the tiny Cape Verde Islands.
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Improved second half gives Brazil 2-0 win over Ecuador
Second half goals from Paulinho and substitute Philippe Coutinho saved Brazil’s blushes after a poor first half and gave them a deserved 2-0 win over Ecuador in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Porto Alegre.
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Ronaldo takes Portugal tally to 70 in Hungary stroll
The Portugal captain scored from 25 metres after he was set up by an outrageous backheel from Andre Silva and smashed in a long-range free kick in the second half.
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European clubs oppose World Cup expansion plans
The FIFA Council is expected to reach a decision in January over an increase in the quadrennial tournament to 48 teams.
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All Blacks embrace history ahead of Eden Park test
The All Blacks will target an 18th successive test victory against Australia on Saturday.
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SA Rugby still to engage government on 2023 bid ban
Rugby would engage with Fikile Mbalula on whether it will be allowed to push ahead with its bid plans.
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Infantino says Russia 2018 could have video technology
Infantino is on a four-day tour of Russia & Qatar who will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively.
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Springboks lose to Argentina in Durban
Argentina have secured their first ever win over South Africa with a 37-25 win at Kings Park Stadium.
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Duane Vermeulen: A pain in the neck
Bok 8th man Duane Vermeulen is in a race against time to be fit for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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Hawks ready to assist FBI in Fifa probe
The local investigating unit says it’s on good terms with the FBI.
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Sepp Blatter: Fifa scandal could have been avoided
Blatter has also questioned the timing of Wednesday’s arrest of seven soccer officials.
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Blatter: Shame and humiliation brought on Fifa
US authorities said nine soccer officials and five sports media and promotions executives are implicated.
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Jordaan heads to Zurich as Safa boss
At a special council meeting Danny Jordaan sidestepped allegations of bribery around the 2010 World Cup.
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Top SA bid official under investigation for alleged Fifa World Cup bribery
Fifa is now investigating whether corrupt officials at the world soccer’s governing body took bribes.
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Duminy: What we built during the World Cup is truly special
South Africa rewrote the record books by finally winning a knockout match after beating Sri Lanka.
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Proteas wilt under India pressure
The Proteas didn't have the start they wanted to their batting innings.
