The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Wednesday.
Rio Ferdinand is shocked by the allegation England fans sang racist songs about him and his brother Anton during the 8-0 World Cup qualifying victory in San Marino, the Manchester United defender said on Friday.
Southgate, who had two years left on his deal, will now lead England into the Euro 2020 tournament and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
'Racism is combatted with education, condemnation and discussion,' said the FIFA chief.
FIFA slapped the Mexicans with a CHF 10,000 fine for what it called "discriminatory and insulting chants" during their surprise 1-0 win over Germany on Sunday.
Iceland's amiable coach Heimir Hallgrimsson found time to discuss dentistry and the Cod Wars on Friday as the rank outsiders prepared to face Argentina in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
China can challenge for World Cup glory by 2026 , says Eriksson.
India's chances of the hosting the Under-20 World Cup in 2019 have brightened after the overwhelming success of Under-17 World Cup which is all set to topple China-1985 as the best attended event in the tournament's history.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil after extra time.
Sunderland have given permission to the Football Association (FA) to speak to manager Sam Allardyce about the vacant England post, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
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News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
Jos Buttler talks acceptance of criticism, Test cricket frustration, and focus on upcoming 50-over World Cup.
English cricket's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson and former England football midfielder Frank Lampard were given the OBE.
Outdoor sport venues including outdoor gyms, tennis courts and golf courses will close and outside team sports will not be permitted but elite sport, including Premier League soccer, will continue.
English Premier League club Everton and Indian Football Association (IFA), the game's governing body in West Bengal, on Saturday announced a three-year tie up for grooming promising players in the state. Tony Farrel, former England international and technical director at Everton, said they would conduct a ten-day coaches' clinic from Sunday as part of the agreement.
Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.
Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
The squad spent much of the night before an Olympic qualification game watching porn flicks such as Brave Gladiators in their hotel.
After a near three-month shutdown, elite competitive sport in England can resume from Monday behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said on Saturday. The first major live event is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes horse race at Newmarket on June 6, although racing is set to start at Kempton Park on Tuesday.
FA to adopt Rooney Rule in appointing future England managers
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Mbappe, 23, scored twice as the defending champions beat Poland 3-1 in the last 16, taking his tally to five goals in Qatar and nine overall at the World Cup.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
England's coach ended speculation over a possible move to Chelsea by agreeing to a two-year extension on his contract.\n\n
Sachin Tendulkar's aura is being felt way beyond the cricket field with former England footballer Michael Owen congratulating the just-retired Indian icon for his "incredible career".
England Fast bowler Graham Onions believes that his fellow countrymen are ready to adopt the nation's cricketers as their source of pride following the fall-out from football's World Cup.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said the Women's World Cup had generated more than $570 million in revenue
The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have been fined by world soccer's governing body FIFA for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers played in November.
England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.
A 17-year-old soccer player from Shillong who returned from England last week, has been detected to be suffering from H1N1 virus infection, according to test report received by Shillong Civil Hospital authority from a Kolkata lab, on Tuesday.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday
Arsenal must trust in Arteta, says Guardiola.
Claudio Ranieri re-named himself The Thinkerman on Thursday as he reflected on masterminding Leicester City's improbable rise from relegation candidates to Premier League champions.
Panama were swept aside by a 'spectacular and beautiful' England, said coach Hernan Dario Gomez on Sunday, heaping praise on Gareth Southgate's side after seeing his team thrashed 6-1 in the World Cup Group G clash.
All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus
