7+ hour, 35+ min ago   (157+ words) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said Friday. Former World Champion Boxer Zolani Tete Killed in South Africa Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's sports,…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (168+ words) Lionel Messi posted his thoughts on Sunday's 1-0 loss against Spain in the World Cup final one day after the disappointing defeat. Messi was incredible during the 2026 World Cup, finishing second in goals (eight) and tied for second in assists (four)…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (278+ words) One of the greatest players in soccer history played what will likely be his final World Cup match on Sunday. Lionel Messi and Argentina fell to Spain 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup Final. Four years ago, Messi and…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (229+ words) Argentina engineered a stunning comeback over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, overcoming a 1-0 deficit in the final minutes for a 2-1 victory. Messi assisted on both of Argentina's goals in the 85th minute (to Enzo Fernández) and two…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (245+ words) The South African Football Players Union announced Saturday that 2026 FIFA World Cup team member Jayden Adams died at the age of 25. "The [SAFPU] is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams. "Jayden had…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (618+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final eight. The round of 16 wrapped on Tuesday with Switzerland's remarkable walk-off win over Colombia on penalty kicks. While Switzerland didn't enter the tournament as one of the favorites, several of the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (451+ words) Norway has pulled off the first stunning result in the knockout stage by beating Brazil. They will await the winner in the nightcap, which may be the best of the round, as England face a stern test in Mexico against…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (279+ words) Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered Tuesday night to celebrate, Mexico City's Health Secretariat said on the social platform X. The victims, who authorities said died…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (252+ words) The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 kicked off on Sunday with South Africa meeting Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. After a defensive struggle with no goals in regulation, Canada's Stephen Eustáquio broke through in stoppage time with a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (515+ words) Canada and South Africa kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round on Sunday in Los Angeles. Canada is the clear favorite to progress to the round of 16, but it has something to prove after a disappointing close to the…...