- FC Yahoo
A year before hosting the World Cup, Russia's national team has a lot of work to do
Striker Fyodor Smolov was one of Russiaโs lone bright spots at the Confederations Cup. (Getty) The World Cup is a less than a year away. A formidable Russian national team feels a lot further than that. When youโre one of the biggest, richest and most
- NBC Sports
Bakayoko to Chelsea, Matic to Man United close
Two defensive midfielders will have new homes very soon. Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22, is closing in on a move to Chelsea from AS Monaco as he is set to replace the outgoing Nemanja Matic who will link up with his former boss Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Multiple reports, including this one from the BBC, state the deal for Bakayoko is close to completion with Chelsea and Monaco agreeing the $41.8 million fee and the French midfielder is expected to be a Chelsea player in the next 48 hours.
- BBC News
El Hadji Diouf: I am not a bad guy, says controversial Senegal great
El Hadji Diouf is a hero in Senegal. Everywhere he goes, he is mobbed by fans both young and old. His countrymen are still grateful for the stellar role he played during the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. But in England, he is remembered more for his controversial antics than for his football talent. It is a trait that followed him in the English league clubs he played for - from Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers to Bolton Wanderers, with a spell for Rangers in Scotland as well. Diouf was aggressive, spat at opponents and confronted match officials as well as opponents. But now in his retirement, he is telling his story. 'I am a bad loser' "I am a lion, I am a bad loser and it's not wrong
Headlines
- Russian national team needs to sort itself out before hosting World Cup
- Schaerlaeckens: USMNT Gold Cup roster leans heavily on youth, fringe
- Germany, Chile advance as expected at Confederations Cup
- Goalkeeping blunders help Mexico reach Confederations Cup semis
- Ronaldo, Portugal dominate winless New Zealand to advance
