WORLD CUP

Hareide says Pogba is more concerned about his hairstyle

Homes have been converted into makeshift printing and sewing plants as orders pour in from across the country

Chelsea trio snubbed by La Roja coach Lopetegui as final 23-man roster announced

Over 150,000 of the poorest children in country to receive free education, sports facilities

England manager wants his players to enjoy their time off before and during World Cup in Russia

Putin's security services have cracked down hard on football troublemakers

The eliminated Azzurri will not brighten the tournament, but Italians will still make the cup shine

Former goalkeeper was the oldest player to ever lift the trophy when Italy won the World Cup in 1982

Talismanic right-back set to miss event after getting surgery done on right anterior cruciate ligament

Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder says he wants to continue playing till at least that time

'There’s no doubt that the toughest time in that job is when the team’s not winning,' former Australian cricketer said

Former South Africa opener believes Kangaroos won’t be affected by ball-tampering scandal

England limited-overs captain calls it ‘viable product’ to increase fan base

The timing leaves the world's most expensive footballer in a tight race to feature again for PSG

Brazilian needs around a month to recover from foot operation as he targets full fitness

A study published on Friday showed faith in the national team muted and interest weak

Skipper Stanikzai warned others side won’t be going to 2019 event to just make up the numbers

Winger hopes to find his scoring form with England after a long international drought

Both World Cup contenders are yet to decide on attacking combination and personnel

Says Russia committed to ensuring peaceful and secure hosting of mega event

At least $1bn per year believed to be pouring into offshore accounts of Russian shell companies for online gambling

US Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said he worries political issues could hurt the North American bid

The participation of the national teams of Saudi Arabia and Iran in the tournament provides an incentive for the group

Football legend believes country has more organised team in comparison with 2014 squad

Munir stars with both bat and ball, claiming 3-32 and scoring 145 in nine-wicket win over Bangladesh

Germany, Brazil, France, Spain and Argentina will all be confident of claiming sport’s biggest prize

Striker has not represented France since October 2015 after being named in sex tape scandal

Azzurri face Sweden to decide who goes to Russia next year

Croatia skipper has been accused of providing false testimony in major corruption trial

First time since 1986 that American football side fails to qualify for the biggest sporting event

Qatar is the first Arab country to be chosen to host the FIFA World Cup

Socceroos win 3-2 on aggregate to enter final play-off, probably against Panama

Temperatures in Qatar are currently in the high 30's Celsius and humidity levels are above 50 per cent

Martinez's men first European side to qualify for World Cup

Imagine the 'Bajirao' stunner in cricket garb!

Eight-team tournament deemed a success by Infantino, Low

Portuguese achieves unique feat of reaching four finals with three different teams

Three major Chinese companies have signed sponsorship deals with FIFA in the space of a year

29-year-old was handed a four-match international ban for insulting an assistant referee against Chile

Under Qatari law, workers should complete a 48-hour week, equivalent to eight hours per day

Mathematically guaranteed a place in mega-event courtesy other team’s poor results

England scored to a 2-0 victory over Lithuania in a forgettable World Cup qualifier

Qatari PM keen to learn from Pak army’s experience in security domain

Team lost coach as well as key player but remain upbeat for results at World Cup Qualifiers

An investigation was underway to determine the cause of death

Left-armer produced one of the most memorable spells of the mega-event in Adelaide last year against Shane Watson

Two Pakistanis reportedly among four suspects arrested in connection with the planned attack

46-year-old will stay with national team till next World Cup

The South African was tournament director of 2007 and 2009 World T20 competitions, and 2013 Champions Trophy

Andy Murray will attempt to safeguard a place in the second week of Wimbledon for a second title