Tag: World Cup
Why are there so many Israelis at the World Cup?
Israel did not qualify for the World Cup. They’ve only managed to do so once, in 1970. Yet, after Israelis bought around 12,000 tickets...
FIFA bans Uruguay’s Luis Suarez for 4 months for biting opponent...
FIFA banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from all football activities for four months on Thursday for biting an opponent at the World Cup, a...
World Cup leaves Brazil costly stadiums, poor public transport
When the final whistle blows at the World Cup, Brazilians will be left with some of the world's costliest soccer stadiums and few of...
Brazilians left wanting by flawed World Cup investments
When Brazil drafted plans to host the upcoming World Cup, this Atlantic beach destination was exactly the type of city it wanted to show...
FIFA asks WCup host Russia to explain anti-gay law
Geneva - FIFA has asked authorities in 2018 World Cup host Russia for "clarification and more details" about a new anti-gay law, joining the...
Woes Sap Hopes Behind Brazil Sport Extravaganzas
RIO DE JANEIRO — All but diehard fans of international soccer could be forgiven for not knowing, much less caring, about the Confederations Cup,...