Tag: Fifa

Croatia’s Modric shines again but team mates must do more

SOCHI: Croatia progressed to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a second successive penalty shootout on Saturday but their inability to put away...

Russia salutes ‘heroes’ after Croatia ends World Cup dream

MOSCOW: The Kremlin dubbed the Russian national team heroes and proud soccer fans saluted their underdog host team after the side lost on penalties...

Croatia end Russia’s World Cup party in penalty shootout heartbreak

SOCHI: Although Russia made it further at this year’s World Cup than most anyone expected, it was Croatia that advanced to the semifinals with...

Harry Maguire, Dele Alli head England into World Cup semis

SAMARA: Headers from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave England a 2-0 win over Sweden as they reached their first World Cup semi-final in 28...

David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic agree on World Cup bet

Los Angeles: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham have agreed on the terms of a friendly wager ahead of the England v Sweden World Cup quarter-final...

Zlatan says Sweden has ‘big chance’ to win World Cup

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed his homeland Sweden to win the World Cup ahead of a quarter-final showdown Saturday...

Kane sets sights on new records as he targets World Cup...

MOSCOW: Harry Kane is leading the race for the World Cup Golden Boot as he bids to become the first England player to win...

Playing ‘favorites’ Brazil a dream for Belgium: Martinez

MOSCOW: Brazil are the favorites in what Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described as a “dream match” for his players when the two countries meet...

Japan’s World Cup team leaves behind a spotlessly clean locker room...

MOSCOW: Even after they were booted out of the World Cup, the Japanese national football team gave us a lesson in grace. According to CNN,...

World Cup big guns primed for last-eight battles

MOSCOW: England became the last team to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout as favourites Brazil and fancied France...

Neymar unfazed by critics after sweet and sour display downs Mexico

SAMARA, RUSSIA: Brazil superstar Neymar brushed off his critics after firing the five-time World Cup winners to victory over Mexico on Monday and into...

England dare to dream after Belgium World Cup heroics

MOSCOW: England chase their first win in a tournament knockout match for 12 years on Tuesday as they face Colombia after the World Cup...

Russia hope for World Cup miracle after Messi, Ronaldo exit

Russia are hoping for a World Cup miracle on Sunday as the host nation take on 2010 winners Spain for a place in the...

Croatia feel on brink of greatness, just like heroes of ’98

NIZHNY NOVGOROD: Croatia’s coach and captain hailed their “fantastic” World Cup so far and declared themselves ready to beat Denmark on Sunday in a...

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

ST PETERSBURG: The World Cup lost its headline acts on Saturday as the game’s two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, readied to...

Messi and Ronaldo gear up for World Cup knockout phase

MOSCOW: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take centre stage as the World Cup shifts into high gear at the weekend with the start of...

England, Belgium battle for top spot after Germany World Cup shock

KALININGRAD: England and Belgium battle it out for top spot in their group on Thursday as the remaining teams at the World Cup digest...