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Soccer-Iran awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch

Tuesday, April 7 by SRN News

April 7 (Reuters) - Iran's government will only decide on the national team's participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country's Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said. Iran's football federation (FFIRI) has been... Read More.

Trump says government will have to ‘force ourselves’ on Los Angeles during World Cup

Wednesday, April 1 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters the government will have to "force ourselves" on Los Angeles when the World Cup happens, saying he did not want any crime or problems. "We're gonna have to do something when it... Read More.

World Cup European roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy

Wednesday, April 1 by SRN News

By Field Level Media For the third consecutive time, four-time World Cup winners Italy will be on the outside looking in during World Cup competition. In World Cup European playoff action on Tuesday, Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in penalty kicks to knock FIFA's 12th-ranked team out of... Read More.

Mauricio Pochettino ‘open’ to coaching USMNT post-World Cup

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

By Field Level Media Mauricio Pochettino said Monday his time as the head coach of the U.S. men's national team may not be over after this year's World Cup. "Who knows what is going to happen," Pochettino told reporters as the USMNT prepared for Tuesday's friendly... Read More.

After grind of Milan Cortina Games, Olympians chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup runs

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

DENVER (AP) - The NHL players who skated at the Milan Cortina Games peaked way earlier than usual. They had to, with an Olympic gold medal on the line. Very little downtime later, they're trying to peak again. They need to, with hockey's silver Stanley... Read More.

A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - "Push!" "Press!" "Good ball!" As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team's goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers. This was the scene Sunday... Read More.

Soccer-Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup ‘dispossession’

Sunday, March 29 by SRN News

By Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, March 28 (Reuters) - Protesters transformed a major Mexico City highway into a makeshift football pitch on Saturday, playing impromptu matches to denounce World Cup preparation which they said is overshadowing the capital's pressing needs. The event unfolded on the white-painted... Read More.

Soccer-Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts

Saturday, March 28 by SRN News

ATLANTA, March 28 (Reuters) - Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over the United States in their friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring alarm bells for the World Cup co-hosts. Weston McKennie had the U.S... Read More.

Sailing-Burling confirmed on Luna Rossa’s sailing team for America’s Cup

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

March 27 (Reuters) - Helmsman Peter Burling will look to dethrone his former Team New Zealand in the America's Cup as a confirmed driver for Italian challengers Luna Rossa. Burling won the America's Cup three times with New Zealand but parted ways with them... Read More.

Soccer-Spain to face Peru in final World Cup warm-up in Mexico

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

March 26 (Reuters) - Spain will face Peru in their final World Cup warm-up match in the Mexican city of Puebla, the Royal Spanish Football Federation said on Thursday. The June 8 friendly will be the European champions' last outing before they open their World... Read More.

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Soccer-Iran awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch

Trump says government will have to ‘force ourselves’ on Los Angeles during World Cup

World Cup European roundup: Bosnia-Herzegovina shocks Italy

Mauricio Pochettino ‘open’ to coaching USMNT post-World Cup

After grind of Milan Cortina Games, Olympians chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup runs

A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

Soccer-Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup ‘dispossession’

Soccer-Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts

Sailing-Burling confirmed on Luna Rossa’s sailing team for America’s Cup

Soccer-Spain to face Peru in final World Cup warm-up in Mexico

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