The United States stormed into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 at a cacophonous Al Thumama Stadium after Christian Pulisic bundled the ball home in a Group B showdown shrouded by decades of enmity between the two nations.
Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.
He made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, scoring his first ever treble in a competitive game, more than 19 years after making his professional debut.
According to Associated Press, Messi was banned for "having directed insulting words at an assistant referee" during a home qualifier against Chile on Thursday, FIFA said hours before kickoff in La Paz.
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Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."
Arsenal manager Unai Emery was pleased with his team's first away clean sheet of the season.
F1 has had only male drivers on the starting grid since 1976 but has made a push for diversity
Juventus moved top with 19 points to Inter's 18 and it was a deserved victory in an absorbing contest.
Galatasaray win 22nd Turkish title after beating closest rival
Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.
'Yes, Ronaldo won't play forever, unfortunately he doesn't score goals now, he's old, Portugal doesn't need Ronaldo (clapping emojis).'
Cummins agrees that Trent Boult's decision to deny a New Zealand central contract for lucrative T20 league around the world has been in the offing since IPL changed the complexion of the game
Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for at least 4 million pounds ($5.23 million
A total of 18 people, including three soccer players, are to stand trial for match-fixing, a judge in Pamplona ruled on Thursday.
Trying to pump up excitement, which has been largely missing in Rome in the run up to the kick-off, Italian soccer greats and 2006 World Cup winners Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta welcomed fans at the opening ceremony.
Earlier in the day, TRAU FC earn maiden I-League point after 2-2 draw against Real Kashmir,
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team.
Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'
The final was delayed by 36 minutes after thousands of Liverpool supporters were unable to get into the Stade de France for the match
Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
Ecuador, who needed a draw to qualify for the last 16 for the second time after 2006, end up third on four points after a game played to the relentless beat of the Senegal fans' drums.
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A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Brazil failed to make a winning start despite home advantage, a multi-million dollar strike force and a man advantage as they were held 0-0 by South Africa in their opening soccer match at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.
Manchester City clinched the Champions League title to seal their treble in a sensational season.
Global football body FIFA has been urged by its own human rights advisory panel to give Iran a deadline for allowing women to watch football matches.
Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.
All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday.
Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party
What set Le Golf National apart, however, was the unrivalled viewing experience for the fans -- most spectacularly the 7,000-capacity grandstand looming over the first tee.
Iraq beat Iran 7-6 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup on Friday after the two Middle Eastern rivals played out one of the most extraordinary matches in the tournament's history.
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Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday
Mourinho's side failed to turn their domination into more goals and things got edgy late on when Saville's shot evaded Gazzaniga who seemed slow to get down.
Ronaleo netted his 14th league goal for Juve this season while PSG's winning streak was snapped by Monaco in a 3-3 draw. Here are images from the matches played on Sunday
Teams focused on World Cup, not politics, had easier passage to last 16, says Arsene Wenger
