Steve Douglas and Rob Harris, Ap Sports Writers Updated 2:36 am PST, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 LONDON (AP) — Gordon Banks, the World Cup-winning England goalkeeper who was also known for blocking a shot from Pele that many consider to be the greatest save in soccer history, has died. He was 81. English soccer club Stoke, one of Banks' former teams, posted a statement from his family on Twitter on Tuesday. "It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," the statement on Twitter said. "We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him." No cause of death was given. Known for his reflexes, Banks was one of English soccer's most revered players after helping the team win the 1966 World Cup on home soil. He conceded only one goal in five games before England beat West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Four years later at the next World Cup in Mexico, Banks … [Read more...] about World Cup-winning England goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies at 81
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Stoke announce that World Cup winner Gordon Banks has died aged 81
PUBLISHED: 10:20 12 February 2019 | UPDATED: 10:20 12 February 2019 Press Association Sport staff Gordon Banks makes a save at Carrow Road in March 1963, as Leicester City beat Norwich 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round, in front of a crowd of 43,984 - which remains the stadium's record attendance Picture: Archant library Archant England’s World Cup winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City have announced. Gordon Banks, pictured in 1966 Picture: PAThe news was revealed in a statement from the Banks family on the club’s official website, www.stokecityfc.com.It said: “It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight.“We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him.“We would ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this time.”A key member of the 1966 World Cup winning team, Banks … [Read more...] about Stoke announce that World Cup winner Gordon Banks has died aged 81
Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee unveils logo
By Matt Young Published 2:40 pm CST, Thursday, January 24, 2019 PHOTOS: A look at 2018 World Cup watch party in Houston The logo for the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee. Houston is among 17 American cities vying to become one of 10 host cities selected when the finalists are trimmed by 2021. less PHOTOS: A look at 2018 World Cup watch party in Houston The logo for the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee. Houston is among 17 American cities vying to become one of 10 host cities selected when the ... more Photo: Harris County Houston Sports Authority Photo: Harris County Houston Sports Authority Image 1 of / 40 Caption Close Image 1 of 40 PHOTOS: A look at 2018 World Cup watch party in Houston The logo for the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee. Houston is … [Read more...] about Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee unveils logo
US draws Sweden again for 2019 Women’s World Cup
By JEROME PUGMIRE and ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Sports Writers Updated 1:32 pm CST, Saturday, December 8, 2018 The trophy of the 2019 FIFA Women World Cup is pictured during the final draw of the 2019 FIFA Women World cup football tournament in Boulogne Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, on December 8, 2018. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images less The trophy of the 2019 FIFA Women World Cup is pictured during the final draw of the 2019 FIFA Women World cup football tournament in Boulogne Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, on December 8, 2018. (Photo by ... more Photo: FRANCK FIFE, AFP/Getty Images Photo: FRANCK FIFE, AFP/Getty Images Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 The trophy of the 2019 FIFA Women World Cup is pictured during the final draw of the 2019 … [Read more...] about US draws Sweden again for 2019 Women’s World Cup
Hockey World Cup: Have we as a country collectively failed our national sport?
By Sheeraz Faseeh Published: November 26, 2018 0 SHARES Share Tweet Email Until a week ago, there was once again immense uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE Like the case for most sports in the country barring cricket, the last 10 years have been a lost decade for Pakistan hockey as well. During this period, the team’s performance witnessed a severe decline not seen since Pakistan first started playing hockey in 1948. In 2014, Pakistan failed to qualify for the hockey World Cup for the first time, followed by a failure to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro. The team is currently ranked 13 in the world, which is marginally better than when it slipped to 14th last year. Once a powerhouse of world hockey, the team with the most World Cup titles to its name, Pakistan can no longer compete with the top teams in the world. It’s sad to see how the mighty have fallen. As a patriot and … [Read more...] about Hockey World Cup: Have we as a country collectively failed our national sport?