Exploited Qatar World Cup workers to receive compensation

Qatar World Cup organizers say migrant workers building stadiums will receive more than $5 million in compensation after recruitment fees were demanded to secure employment in the...
APRIL 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Russia’s World Cup drives some students to rare protests

MOSCOW (AP) Many university students would be delighted to have the World Cup in town, but not Maria Cheremnova.
MARCH 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia’s World Cup drives some students to rare protests

Patric scores winner as Hiroshima beats Kawasaki in J-League

KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Brazilian striker Patric scored a late winner as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 away on Saturday to claim top spot in the J-League.
MARCH 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

No ‘exotic tea’ or shisha – Russian soccer’s guide on doping

MOSCOW (AP) The Russian Football Union is warning players against drinking ''exotic tea'' or smoking shisha pipes as it tries to avoid any...
MARCH 30, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
No ‘exotic tea’ or shisha – Russian soccer’s guide on doping

AP PHOTOS: Gauchos hold on for dear life in Holy Week rodeo

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) It's a Holy Week tradition in Uruguay's capital - the most important rodeo of the year.
MARCH 29, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA asked to probe Russian racism against France players

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) FIFA has opened an investigation after France national soccer team players were racially abused by fans in Russ...
MARCH 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA asked to probe Russian racism against France players

Few positives for Italy after missing out on World Cup

MILAN (AP) Over 180 minutes of soccer, Italy showed exactly why it is not going to the World Cup.
MARCH 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Few positives for Italy after missing out on World Cup

With World Cup looming, Messi sees Argentina lose to Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Trailing 6-1, Lionel Messi had seen enough.
MARCH 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Column: World Cup offers chance for respite from Russia heat

PARIS (AP) It was late 1945, and distrust of Russia was rising. British military planners had recently hatched secret plans, codenamed "Unt...
MARCH 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Column: World Cup offers chance for respite from Russia heat

Rakitic’s penalty kick in 2nd half lifts Croatia past Mexico

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Ivan Rakitic scored on a penalty kick in the second half, lifting depleted Croatia to a 1-0 win over Mexico on Tuesda...
MARCH 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Rakitic’s penalty kick in 2nd half lifts Croatia past Mexico

Injured Messi watches Argentina crushed 6-1 by Spain

MADRID (AP) With Lionel Messi rested, Argentina was crushed 6-1 by Spain on Tuesday, with Real Madrid midfielder Francisco ''Isco'' Alarcon...
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Injured Messi watches Argentina crushed 6-1 by Spain

Vardy 1, VAR 1: Italy levels vs England after video review

LONDON (AP) World Cup-bound England conceded its first goal in more than 10 hours after a video review allowed Lorenzo Insigne to equalize...
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Vardy 1, VAR 1: Italy levels vs England after video review

Brazil wins 1-0 in Berlin to end Germany’s unbeaten run

BERLIN (AP) Brazil defeated Germany 1-0 on Tuesday to end the World Cup champion's 22-game unbeaten run and restore some lost pride followi...
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Brazil wins 1-0 in Berlin to end Germany’s unbeaten run

Lukaku scores 2 as Belgium beats Saudi Arabia 4-0

BRUSSELS (AP) Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the first half Tuesday to help Belgium earn a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in a friendly between two World Cup-bound teams.
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Mbappe scores twice as France beats Russia 3-1 in friendly

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat World Cup host Russia 3-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Mbappe scores twice as France beats Russia 3-1 in friendly

Mbappe scores twice as France beats Russia in friendly

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat World Cup host Russia 3-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Mbappe scores twice as France beats Russia in friendly

Messi won't play for Argentina in Spain friendly

MADRID (AP) Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina's team for Tuesday's friendly against Spain in Madrid.
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland cruises to 6-0 rout of World Cup-bound Panama

LUCERNE, Switzerland (AP) Switzerland routed Panama 6-0 Tuesday in a mismatch of two teams going to the World Cup in Russia.
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Switzerland cruises to 6-0 rout of World Cup-bound Panama

Japan’s World Cup preparations take a hit in loss to Ukraine

LIEGE, Belgium (AP) Japan's preparations for the World Cup took another hit Tuesday.
MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Morocco touts gun safety in 2026 World Cup bid against US

Morocco touted its limited threat from gun crime in a 2026 World Cup bidding proposal to take on the United States-led rival for the soccer...
MARCH 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Morocco touts gun safety in 2026 World Cup bid against US

Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain

MADRID (AP) Lionel Messi has recovered from his adductor muscle problems and will play against Spain in a friendly on Tuesday.
MARCH 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain

Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain in Madrid

MADRID (AP) Lionel Messi has recovered from his adductor muscle problems and will play against Spain in a friendly on Tuesday.
MARCH 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Argentina coach says Messi fit to play Spain in Madrid

Thauvin ruled out of France’s friendly game against Russia

PARIS (AP) France winger Florian Thauvin has been ruled out of the team's friendly against Russia because of a hamstring injury.
MARCH 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Thauvin ruled out of France’s friendly game against Russia

Makarainen wins biathlon World Cup title in dramatic finish

TYUMEN, Russia (AP) Kaisa Makarainen of Finland won the women's biathlon World Cup for the third time in her career on Sunday after a dramatic finish to the final race of the seas...
MARCH 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Without Messi, Argentina beats Italy 2-0 in friendly

MANCHESTER, England (AP) Without a slightly injured Lionel Messi, Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini provided late goals for Argentina in a 2-0...
MARCH 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Without Messi, Argentina beats Italy 2-0 in friendly

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