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Belgium played with 'fear of losing', admits Martinez

Belgium played with 'fear of losing', admits Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said his players were weighed down by a "fear of losing" in their shock World Cup defeat by Morocco on Sunday.

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Neville urges Glazers to 'engage' with fans over any Man Utd sale

Neville urges Glazers to 'engage' with fans over any Man Utd sale

Gary Neville has called on the Glazer family to ensure a "more pleasant exit" from Old Trafford should they sell Manchester United by engaging with the club's supporters over potential new owners.

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Shiffrin in pole position in Killington

Shiffrin in pole position in Killington

Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in prime position for victory at the World Cup slalom at Killington after posting the fastest time in the first run on Sunday.

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Mexican president masses supporters to show political 'muscle'

Mexican president masses supporters to show political 'muscle'

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and thousands of supporters took to the streets of the capital Sunday for a march seen as a show of political strength by the left-wing populist.

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'We can do anything', says Morocco's Regragui after Belgium win

'We can do anything', says Morocco's Regragui after Belgium win

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said his team "can do anything" at the World Cup after their surprise 2-0 victory over Belgium on Sunday.

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Canada beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title

Canada beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title

Felix Auger-Aliassime sealed tennis history for Canada as they won their first Davis Cup title by beating Australia 2-0 in Sunday's final in Malaga.

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Campbell hails Costa Rica's 'personality' after win over Japan

Campbell hails Costa Rica's 'personality' after win over Japan

Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell hailed his side's "personality" after they recovered from an opening-day mauling by Spain to beat Japan 1-0 at the World Cup on Sunday.

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Four killed in Sao Tome's failed coup bid: state media

Four killed in Sao Tome's failed coup bid: state media

Four people were killed in a failed coup attempt on Sao Tome, the state news agency STP-Press said on Sunday reporting a toll from the armed forces chief of staff.

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Woodward laments 'worst week in English rugby' after Springboks loss

Woodward laments 'worst week in English rugby' after Springboks loss

Former England coach Clive Woodward said Saturday's defeat by South Africa had rounded off the "worst week in English rugby history" as he launched a scathing attack on Eddie Jones and the current Red Rose boss's employers at Twickenham.

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Political football: War and peace by other means at the World Cup

Political football: War and peace by other means at the World Cup

As Iran prepare to play diplomatic arch-rivals the United States at the World Cup on Tuesday, AFP looks at how geopolitics have spilled onto the pitch in previous World Cups.

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