Messi threatened by top boxer for ‘bull**** act’
The world’s top boxer has called out Lionel Messi for a “bull***” act after Argentina’s World Cup victory over Mexico.
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Iran demands US is booted from World Cup over social media post
Iran filed an official complaint to Fifa after the Americans posted an altered image of the Iranian flag as show of support for women’s rights.
Two results Socceroos need for final 16 dream
After the stunning win over Tunisia, Graham Arnold’s Socceroos are out to make World Cup history for Australia. Here’s how they progress to the round of 16, plus all the fallout.
Sack him: Germany legend ‘must quit’ for brutal slur
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has delivered a withering takedown of Germany’s Jurgen Klinsmann, demanding the World Cup winner be sacked and calling him a “disgrace to football”.
It’s all about the vibe: Socceroos reveal trump card
It’s difficult to fathom that an injury could be the catalyst to the Socceroos’ newfound belief, but that is exactly what is happening as their ‘Official Vibes Manager’ strikes the right chord.
Watch: Absolute chaos after Socceroos’ stunner
On Saturday night, Graham Arnold masterminded Australia’s third ever World Cup win. See his message to the haters and the aftermath of the famous goal.
Sewage flooded accommodation drives Aussie fans nuts
Australian football fans have taken to social media to vent over the shocking state of the $300-a-night accommodation they have been assigned in Qatar.
Player ratings: Socceroo who had ‘game of his life’
Tunisia threw everything at them but the Socceroos held firm to win their first World Cup match in more than a decade – and some new heroes emerged. See every player’s rating.
Australia win first WC game since 2010
A Mitch Duke goal was enough for the Socceroos to secure their third ever win at a World Cup, downing Tunisia 1-0.
Cup rankings: Stunning climb of nation no-one feared
After a week of action at the World Cup JOE BARTON re-ranks all 32 nations with some minnows making massive climbs up and some superstar power sliding. WHO WINS?
Iran’s Cup runneth over with deadly politics
If ever a team has come to a tournament feeling as though it cannot win, it must be a side that has been plunged into a maelstrom of upheaval and protests.
Slater: Everyone thinks they will beat the Socceroos
When you look at Australia’s World Cup game with Tunisia the simple answer is: we can’t win. We are the team every other nation expects to beat – that is the reality, writes Robbie Slater.
Ugly WC headlines overshadow the beautiful game
OneLove armband controversies, horrific injuries, athlete protests and of course the controversial FIFA-enforced beer ban – we review the most bizarre first week in World Cup history.
Saudis rule out state play for Man United but want Ronaldo
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister has said that his government would encourage bids for Manchester United from the country’s private sector.
World Cup star undergoes surgery after horror collision
Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani has undergone surgery on his pancreas after the horror collision against Argentina. Here’s the latest.
Socceroos legend ambushes Minister’s Qatar press conference
Former Socceroos hero Mark Schwarzer has used a politician’s press conference to rail against a huge problem for the sport in Australia.
Lip-readers make Aussie fan an instant World Cup icon
An Australian fan’s hilarious reaction to seeing himself on the big screen has become one of the funniest moments of the World Cup. See it here plus latest updates from Qatar.
‘Inexcusable’: Beckham feels the heat for Qatar role
The former England captain has been criticised by Human Rights Watch for his silence during the World Cup after reportedly accepting $268m to promote the Gulf state.
‘Eat or get eaten’: the mentality driving Milos Degenek
From a childhood in war-torn Croatia to being unable to afford a winter jacket in Germany, Milos Degenek has made the World Cup the hard way but always with his “lion mentality”.
Did Socceroos teen prodigy live up to the hype?
Australia’s youngest ever World Cup player caused plenty of excitement when he came off the bench against France. Was the Garang Kuol hype justified? See full expert ratings and cast your vote.
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