WATCH: Memorable moments of ‘unforgettable’ FIFA world cup
MOSCOW: FIFA has released a short video of memorable moments of recently ended football world cup 2018 in Russia. The video has the moments of despair, ecstasy, anger and some tears. It has…
Back to harsh reality for Croatia after stellar World Cup run
MOSCOW: It was a dream run that came agonizingly close to being crowned with a World Cup title but for Croatia now comes a return to a harsh soccer reality of sketchy…
VAR plays key role in final but was it the way FIFA intended?
MOSCOW: A debatable penalty awarded with the use of FIFA’s new video replay system proved a turning point in the World Cup final on Sunday and raised more questions over whether the…
VIDEO: French President ‘dabs’ in team’s locker room after WC win
MOSCOW: French President Emmanuel Macron cheered his team from the stands as he was pictured celebrating the goals. After the final victory, Macron joined the players in the locker room for celebration. In a…
France set for heroes’ welcome after thrilling World Cup win
MOSCOW: Victorious France were set to return to a heroes´ welcome on Monday after winning the World Cup for the second time with a roller-coaster 4-2 victory over Croatia which set off…
France and Croatia seek World Cup glory
MOSCOW: Croatia face France in Moscow on Sunday attempting to win their first World Cup while Didier Deschamps´ side are aiming to land their second title two decades on from their triumph…
Croatia coach Dalic chooses the hard path to success
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Zlatko Dalic’s coaching career has mirrored his team’s campaign at the World Cup – a long, hard road to recognition and respect on the back of the hard currency…
Griezmann happy if France win World Cup ‘ugly’
ISTRA, RUSSIA: France forward Antoine Griezmann said winning the World Cup against Croatia on Sunday was more important than how his team do it. Belgium´s players criticised the tactics France used in…
Dejected England, Belgium aim to leave World Cup on a high
SAINT PETERSBURG: England manager Gareth Southgate admits the World Cup third-place play-off is a game that no team wants to play, but Saturday´s match against Belgium offers the chance to finish the…
France eye World Cup final but Belgium have Henry factor
SAINT PETERSBURG: World Cup favourites France, targeting the final in Russia two decades after their 1998 triumph, said Monday one of their greatest players, Thierry Henry, would feel torn as he plotted…
French icon Henry plots his country’s downfall
ST PETERSBURG: The irony of Thierry Henry, one of France’s all-time soccer greats, plotting his own country’s downfall at the World Cup in Russia has not been lost on his former teammate…
Brazil World Cup exit ‘the saddest moment of my career’: Neymar
SOCHI: Neymar has expressed his anguish after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on Friday, losing 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals in Russia. “I can say it is the…
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 another unimpressive team over 90 minutes and extra…
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 to Croatia, bringing an end to its World…
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 on Saturday. Ibrahimovic, Sweden’s all-time top scorer with…
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 against England. The Swedes have advanced to the…
Kane sets sights on new records as he targets World Cup glory
MOSCOW: Harry Kane is leading the race for the World Cup Golden Boot as he bids to become the first England player to win the prize since Gary Lineker 32 years ago.…
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