World Cup

‘Angry’ Van Gaal looking for a joyous World Cup farewell

DOHA, Qatar — This year’s World Cup wasn’t part of the plan for Louis van Gaal. In fact, it was a major inconvenience.

Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar — Louis van Gaal’s gambles at both ends of the field paid off for the Netherlands.

Bellingham scores, gets serenaded in his World Cup debut

DOHA, Qatar — He started. He scored. He got serenaded.

Saka, Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar — When Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford last walked off the field at a major international soccer tournament, they were bombarded with racist abuse.

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