Category: World Cup 2014

BBC Crisis Escalates as Players, Stars Rally Behind Lineker

LONDON—The BBC scrambled to stem an escalating crisis Saturday over its suspension of former soccer star and program host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government’s new asylum policy. As a growing number of Premier League players and presenters rallied to Lineker’s support, Britain’s national broadcaster was forced to rip up its radio and…


Kaillie Humphries of US Wins 100th Major Bobsled Medal

ALTENBERG, Germany—Kaillie Humphries of the United States got a milestone medal Saturday, winning a World Cup women’s monobob race for the 100th top-three finish of her career in major international competition. Humphries has won 70 medals in two-woman races in her career; 60 in World Cups, seven at the world championships and three at the…


Swiss Ace Marco Odermatt Wins World Cup Giant Slalom

ADELBODEN, Switzerland—Marco Odermatt carried his remarkable streak in giant slalom to another World Cup win Saturday in his home nation’s classic race staged in unseasonably warm weather. Odermatt, the Olympic champion, protected his first-run lead in fading light and even extended it with the fastest second-leg time to finish 0.73 seconds ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen….


LIVE NOW: Fans Mourn Pele’s Death Outside Urbano Caldeira Stadium

Fans gathered on Thursday to pay tribute to Brazilian soccer great Pelé at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in his hometown Santos, following his death. The Urbano Caldeira Stadium, also known as Vila Belmiro Stadium, where Pelé played some of the best matches of his career, will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos,…


Fans Mourn Pele’s Death Outside Urbano Caldeira Stadium

Fans gathered on Thursday to pay tribute to Brazilian soccer great Pelé at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in his hometown Santos, following his death. The Urbano Caldeira Stadium, also known as Vila Belmiro Stadium, where Pelé played some of the best matches of his career, will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos,…


LIVE NOW: Argentines Welcome Their Team After Winning the FIFA World Cup

Thousands of Argentines gather at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires on Dec. 20 to welcome their national team after winning the FIFA World Cup.   …


‘We Want Answers’: Family of Security Guard Who Died at World Cup Stadium

NAIROBI—The family of a security guard who died while on duty at the World Cup’s Lusail Stadium in Qatar are seeking answers and hope to receive help to return the body of the 24-year-old to his homeland, Kenya, they said on Wednesday. John Njau Kibue suffered a serious fall on Dec. 10, tournament organizers the…


France Advances to Semifinals at World Cup, Tops England 2-1

AL KHOR, Qatar—Kylian Mbappe and France made it back to the semifinals of the World Cup on Saturday by beating England 2–1. Olivier Giroud scored in the 78th minute at Al Bayt Stadium to keep France on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. Giroud raced away…


Messi Scores, Argentina Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Lionel Messi was pushed into the middle of a joyous post-match huddle as Argentina’s players jumped up and down to celebrate reaching the World Cup quarterfinals. Messi delivered again for his country, marking the 1,000th game of his era-defining career with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to…


LIVE NOW: Soccer Fans Gather in Washington DC to Cheer on Team USA

Soccer fans gather at a beer garden in Washington D.C. on Dec. 3 to cheer on Team USA against the Netherlands. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: gettr.com/user/epochtv Facebook: www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Gab: gab.com/EpochTV Telegram:…