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Koepka ‘heartbroken’ as spectator loses sight

Koepka ‘heartbroken’ as spectator loses sight

Brooks Koepka is "heartbroken" to learn a tee-shot of his that struck a spectator at last week's Ryder Cup in France has reportedly left the woman blinded in one eye. 3 Oct 2018
Reed revelling in ‘Captain America’ role

Reed revelling in ‘Captain America’ role

Patrick Reed is relishing his role as "Captain America" as he prepares to get renew his Ryder Cup rivalry with Europe. 26 Sep 2018
No Sam Kerr for Matildas' Euro tour

No Sam Kerr for Matildas' Euro tour

Superstar Matilda Sam Kerr has been missed out of the 18 player squad for Australia’s upcoming two-match European tour. 25 Sep 2018
SBS to show Matildas clashes

SBS to show Matildas clashes

All four upcoming Matildas matches will be broadcast live on SBS, the TV channel confirmed today. 17 Sep 2018
Matildas to face France and England

Matildas to face France and England

The Matildas are set to face France and England this October. 1 Sep 2018
Is this Australia's luckiest fan?

Is this Australia's luckiest fan?

Seven-year-old Nathan Ong could be the luckiest football fan in Australia. 9 Aug 2018
Aussie 7s into bronze medal match

Aussie 7s into bronze medal match

Australia is off to the bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup Sevens after losing to 19-12 to France this morning. 22 Jul 2018
How the Socceroos helped France win the World Cup

How the Socceroos helped France win the World Cup

French journalist Colomban Jaosidy, from the football monthly magazine Onze Mondial, says Les Blues 2-1 win over the Socceroos was a key factor in their eventual World Cup triumph. 19 Jul 2018
World Cup: the Social Game

World Cup: the Social Game

While the players were left to get the job done on the pitch, supporters took to twitter in a massive way for the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jul 2018
Olivier Giroud shows off custom PUMA boots

Olivier Giroud shows off custom PUMA boots

PUMA kitted Olivier Giroud out in a pair of custom boots with the French flag printed on the sole plate. 17 Jul 2018
France's Mbappe says Pele 'will always remain king'

France's Mbappe says Pele 'will always remain king'

France forward Kylian Mbappe said Brazil legend Pele would "always remain king" after the three-time World Cup winner joked earlier in the day that he might return to football if Mbappe kept emulating his achievements. 16 Jul 2018
Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans were detained across France on Sunday night during the mass celebrations following the national football team's victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final, French media reported on Monday, citing the country's Interior Ministry. 16 Jul 2018
Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Six Paris metro stations have been temporarily renamed to mark France's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, local transport authorities RATP Group said via Twitter on Sunday night. 16 Jul 2018
Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two people died and another three were injured in France as the country was celebrating their national football team's triumph at the 2018 FIA World Cup, local media reported Monday. 16 Jul 2018
France World Cup celebrations turn violent

France World Cup celebrations turn violent

Celebrations of France's victory in the 2018 World Cup final turned into mayhem in Paris and several other French cities, local media reported Monday, citing police. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States has marked the celebrations dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a concert of Russian saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and the Igor Butman Quintet. 16 Jul 2018
France's dressing room goes 'crazy' - Varane

France's dressing room goes 'crazy' - Varane

France defender Raphael Varane said on Sunday night that the atmosphere in his side's dressing room was "crazy" following their 2018 FIFA World Cup victory. 16 Jul 2018
Croatian football boss: 'I want to jump into the Adriatic Sea'

Croatian football boss: 'I want to jump into the Adriatic Sea'

Croatian Football Federation (HNS) President Davor Suker said on Sunday that he felt "devastated" after Croatia's loss in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018
France defender Rami retires from international football

France defender Rami retires from international football

France defender Adil Rami has announced his retirement from international football following his side's 2018 FIFA World Cup victory, the French news website L’Equipe reported on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018
France showed 'strength, character, confidence' - Giroud

France showed 'strength, character, confidence' - Giroud

France striker Olivier Giroud said on Sunday night that he was proud of his side showing "strength, character and confidence" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jul 2018
Those who criticised France now celebrate - Pogba

Those who criticised France now celebrate - Pogba

France midfielder Paul Pogba said that those who used to criticise his side were now celebrating their 2018 FIFA World Cup victory. 16 Jul 2018