[ad_1] WELLINGTON: Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women’s World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win their group. The holders battled back to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in Wellington after skipper Lindsey Horan cancelled out a first-half strike by … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha, who has signed for Turkish champions Galatasaray, has been labelled Crystal Palace’s “talisman and greatest player” by the Premier League club’s chairman Steve Parish. The 30-year-old forward joined Galatasaray on a free transfer after turning down a new contract with Palace and will receive a signing-on fee of … Read more
[ad_1] HAMILTON: Norway coach Hege Riise was left sweating on news of an injury which forced star striker Ada Hegerberg out of Tuesday’s goalless Women’s World Cup draw with Switzerland. Riise’s problems were exacerbated due to tensions in the squad with Caroline Graham Hansen unhappy at being left out of the line-up. Winger Graham Hansen, … Read more
[ad_1] NEW YORK: Callum Wilson scored a second-half equalizer as Newcastle recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw with Aston Villa in their Premier League pre-season friendly in Philadelphia on Sunday. Newcastle, the surprise package of the Premier League last season after securing a top-four finish and a ticket to the Champions … Read more
[ad_1] Lionel Messi kicks off first Major League Soccer game in Miami – CBS News Watch CBS News After weeks of anticipation, superstar Lionel Messi officially became part of Major League Soccer, playing his first game in Miami on Friday. CBS News’ Cristian Benevides reports on the historic moment from Miami. Be the first to … Read more
[ad_1] HAMILTON: Zambia coach Bruce Mwape said Friday his “epic” team will run the “old people” in opposing sides off their feet at the Women’s World Cup – starting with former champions Japan. Zambia are the lowest-ranked team at the 32-nation tournament but Mwape said they have enough firepower to upset anyone and hopes to … Read more
[ad_1] MIAMI: Jamaica must put rows with their federation behind them and get star striker Khadija Shaw firing if they are to win a match at the Women’s World Cup for the first time. The disputes, which became very public, emerged after frustration over a lack of friendly games in the build-up to the tournament … Read more
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said Thursday his team plan to use big home crowds as extra “fuel” to amplify their high-octane game as they look to stamp their mark on the Women’s World Cup. The Matildas meet world number five France in Melbourne on Friday in their final warm-up game in front of … Read more
[ad_1] The United States believes that young talent combined with the savvy of veterans such as Megan Rapinoe will make a lethal combination as they seek an unprecedented third straight Women's World Cup title. Coach Vlatko Andonovski named 14 World Cup newcomers in his 23-player squad for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, which … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: Tottenham’s new manager Ange Postecoglou said on Monday he will meet with Harry Kane this week to outline his vision for the club after being given no assurances over the England striker’s future amid interest from Bayern Munich. Bayern have reportedly had a £60 million ($76 million) bid for Kane rebuffed by Tottenham, … Read more