5:24 AM ET Fans were allowed to take rainbow-themed bucket hats and flags into the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for Wales‘ second World Cup Group B match against Iran on Friday, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said. The hats represent “Rainbow Wall”, the supporters’ group for Wales fans who are members of the LGBTQ
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5:27 AM ET Associated Press Iran‘s political turmoil appeared to overshadow the national team’s second match at the World Cup, as pro-government fans harassed anti-government supporters outside the stadium in Qatar before their clash with Wales on Friday. Some Iran fans confiscated Persian pre-revolutionary Iranian flags from supporters entering the stadium and shouted insults at
10:35 AM ET AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — United States men’s national team midfielder Tyler Adams says that beating England on Friday at the World Cup would “fast-track” the impact his side can have on the sport in the US. The two sides will square off in the second match for both teams in Group B. England
1:07 PM ET Associated Press DOHA, Qatar — The Welsh football federation said FIFA has offered assurances that fans wearing rainbow symbols will be allowed at Friday’s World Cup game against Iran. The federation had asked FIFA for clarity on reports some Wales fans were stopped from taking rainbow bucket hats and flags into the
2:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Bruno Fernandes said he hopes there will be more criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo because it gets the best out of the Portugal striker. Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups with a penalty in the 3-2 win in their World Cup opener against Ghana on Thursday.
9:27 AM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Yunus Musah will be a centerpiece for the US men’s national team when it faces England in a critical World Cup group stage match on Friday, but he was close — very, very close — to playing for the other side. 2 Related In fact, if not for
7:09 PM ET Associated Press Ghana coach Otto Addo criticized the American referee who awarded the penalty that resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo‘s record goal at the World Cup on Thursday, calling it “a special gift.” Ronaldo won and converted the second-half penalty, making him the first male player to score in five World Cups. Portugal
3:54 PM ET Richarlison scored a pair of goals — including a stunning second — as Brazil made good on the hype with a 2-0 win over Serbia to start their World Cup campaign in Qatar on Thursday. Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic denied Brazil’s potent strike force on several occasions in a goalless first half
4:29 PM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Neymar was pictured in tears on the Brazil bench after leaving his team’s 2-0 win over Serbia to begin their World Cup campaign in Qatar on Thursday, after picking up an injury to his right ankle. Brazil, who are seeking a sixth World Cup trophy, will now have to
1:52 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent RASS ABOU ABOUD, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo‘s fifth and probably final World Cup began with a win as Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 at Stadium 974 on Thursday. – World Cup 2022: News and features | Schedule | Squads Ronaldo, who officially departed Manchester United on Tuesday, scored with a second-half
12:59 PM ET Portugal got their World Cup campaign up and running with a 3-2 win against Ghana as quick-fire goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao helped them to victory at Stadium 974. Cristiano Ronaldo put his side ahead in the 65th minute — after leaving Manchester United by “mutual agreement” earlier in the
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12:22 PM ET Adriana Garcia Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Thursday as the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal‘s opening game in Qatar against Ghana. The Portugal captain scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot — the 118th goal for his country — at Doha’s Stadium 974. Ronaldo,
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8:01 AM ET Jurgen Klopp is in line to take on further responsibility for Liverpool‘s player recruitment next summer, sources have told ESPN, following the surprise departure of sporting director Julian Ward after less than six months in the job. Ward was elevated to his role at the end of last season after Michael Edwards,
7:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent DOHA, Qatar — For most national team captains arriving at the World Cup, the dream is to be the one left holding the trophy at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 18. But for Wales captain Gareth Bale, it’s a little different. He’s in Qatar to win matches, that’s obvious, but there’s
5:05 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Football fans left stranded without accommodation in Qatar due to official fan villages being unfinished because of “operator negligence” have been offered full refunds by the Supreme Committee in charge of the organisation of the World Cup. Thousands of travelling fans have been given the option of staying in
8:46 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo will be suspended for his first two games with his next club after the striker was handed a ban by the Football Association following an incident involving a fan’s phone. Ronaldo was given a police caution after appearing to knock a phone out of a young supporter’s hand
2:14 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United‘s owners, the Glazer Family, are looking for a world record price for a sports franchise if they are to sell the club, sources have told ESPN. The Glazers issued a statement on Tuesday to say they are looking at “strategic alternatives” including outside investment or a sale. –
2:30 PM ET Cesar Hernandez DOHA, Qatar — FIFA opened an investigation on Wednesday into potentially discriminatory chants heard from Mexico supporters during their World Cup-opening 0-0 draw against Poland. “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association due to chants by Mexican supporters during the Mexico v. Poland FIFA World
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