WADA Bans Russia from major Global Sporting events for four years
Russia has been banned from all major sporting competitions for four years after a string of controversies concerning its athletes’ use of banned drugs, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday. Russia would not be able to officially compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo or the 2022 soccer World Cup in Qatar. The […]
Argentina World Cup Winner José Luis ‘Tata’ Brown Dies at 62
Football player José Luis Brown, who scored Argentina’s opening goal in their win against West Germany in the 1986 World Cup final, has died at 62. The defender, known by his nickname “Tata”, dislocated his shoulder in the match but refused to be substituted. Watch the above video of the incident where he dislocates his […]
Women’s WC: Scotland Out; England top Group
Scotland crashed out of the Women’s World Cup after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Argentina as England finished top of Group D with a 2-0 win over Japan. Shelley Kerr’s side surrendered a 3-0 lead in the final 20 minutes to draw 3-3 following late VAR drama in stoppage time, which saw Florencia Bonsegundo’s penalty […]
Marta Sets World Cup Record as Brazil Qualify for Round of 16
Six-time world player of the year Marta scored a record 17th World Cup finals goal to clinch Brazil’s place in the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Italy, who topped Group C on goal difference. The 33-year-old Brazil legend’s nerveless, second-half penalty saw her become the all-time leading scorer at men’s or women’s World […]
