Why long-range goals are a rarity in Qatar World Cup?

IMAGE: There is a gradual decline in shots outside the box. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images The Qatar World Cup has had the lowest number of long-range shots and smallest percentage of goals......

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history by data company Nielsen Gracenote, moving ahead of the previous biggest upset, the United......

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

IMAGE: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is thrown in the air by the players as they celebrate. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Liverpool are on the cusp of winning their first ever Premier......

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

IMAGE: Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Germany's second successive group......

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

IMAGE: A man carries the Russian flag past the Olympic rings at the Olympic Park during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 22, 2014. (Image used for representative purposes). Photograph:......