Tag: World Cup 2018
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...
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...
Messi, Rojo rescue Argentina from humiliating early exit
SAINT PETERSBURG: Marcus Rojo's stunning finish four minutes from time kept Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes alive to see off Nigeria 2-1...
FIFA World Cup 2018: Opening fixtures to look out for
by Murad Ali Khan
1)EGYPT vs URUGUAY:
It’s still as a doubt as to whether Mo Salah, arguably the main attraction of the match, will feature...
Telstar 18: Representing Pakistan officially in FIFA World Cup 2018
MOSCOW: Keeping the tradition alive, the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2018, Telstar 18, is produced in Pakistan’s Sialkot city.
Designed by the company...
World Cup fever causes sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers
MERAJNAGAR: Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours...
Russia creates ‘tourist police’ for World Cup
MOSCOW: Russia is looking for a few good men and women who can shoot a gun and speak a bit of English.
Knowledge of French and...
World Cup 2018: Glenn says Gareth Southgate’s job is safe
England manager Gareth Southgate has been told his job is safe even if his side lose every game at next year's World Cup in...
Inspirational Eriksen leads Denmark to World Cup 2018
DUBLIN: Christian Eriksen’s magnificent hat-trick inspired Denmark to a 5-1 demolition of the Republic of Ireland in Tuesday’s second leg of their play-off in...
