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Czech Republic coach Koubek resigns after early World Cup exit
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (227+ words) The decision was mutual, Koubek and Czech Football Association head David Trunda said in a statement. "The coach offered me his position at a personal meeting today and I decided to accept his offer after an open and fair debate,…...
Eust'quio's foot delivers late strike for Canada's first World Cup knockout win
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (672+ words) Then Stephen Eust'quio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday. "I shot with everything I had," Eust'quio said. The party was on, for red-clad fans in the stands at So Fi…...
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eust'quio
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (486+ words) A tense match at So Fi Stadium appeared to be headed for extra time until Eust'quio " who plays professionally for Los Angeles FC several miles away " put a stunning volley from outside the penalty area into the bottom corner of…...
South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (466+ words) South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach "incapable" and ordered a complete review of the national team program. South…...
Editorial: Immigrants need a community's support
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (370+ words) On the eve of this nation's 250th anniversary, we reflect on its accomplishments. But we shouldalso take stock of moments when our faith in America's innate goodness falters. Most of us still want to believe that we are people of compassion,…...
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (692+ words) Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32. Tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico have all advanced, along with France, Germany,…...
Mexico's World Cup joy muted in regions gripped by cartel violence
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (903+ words) By MAR'A VERZA and AAR'N IBARRA In villages and towns across Mexico where shootings are a near-daily occurrence, the cheers are mostly confined indoors. There, real-life concerns outrank the excitement around a World Cup in which Mexico has reached the…...
Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora impresses in first World Cup start and could see role expand
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (495+ words) It was the type of spark Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was looking for from an offense that had looked sluggish, even as the team won its first two matches of the World Cup and had already cliched a spot in…...
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (813+ words) Priced out of stadium tickets to the tournament their country is hosting alongside the U. S. and Canada, many Mexicans are reclaiming the event and staging their own celebrations on the streets. "Honestly, there's nothing like going to the stadiums, but I…...
South Africa's no-nonsense coach who shut down Trump question and told critics back home to shut up
1+ week, 3+ day ago (536+ words) At the age of 74, with thick silver hair and a seemingly permanent furrowed brow, the Belgian takes a no-nonsense approach to dealing with the media. Broos has shut down questions about Donald Trump, called out what he saw as the…...