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FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: Africans adopt a France team with a familiar feel
July 14, 2018 18:24 IST
France vs Croatia, FIFA Football World Cup 2018 Final: France’s progress to the deciding game in Moscow against Croatia has kept alive interest for Africa with the diverse and multi-cultured French squad
FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: I’m the little man who can, says Luka Modric
July 14, 2018 17:49 IST
France vs Croatia, FIFA Football World Cup 2018 Final: Luka Modric says determination and self-belief were always more important than physical stature in football and that will be as true in Sunday's World Cup final as in any other match.
FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: When Croatia crashed the World Cup party
July 14, 2018 17:05 IST
France vs Croatia, FIFA Football World Cup 2018 Final: Seven years after they gained independence from the former Yugoslavia, Croatia's thrilling and unexpected run to the semi-finals was, for just about everyone except the victorious hosts
Moscow Mystique: Where India is key to unlocking Russian warmth
July 14, 2018 16:11 IST
The tourist flow from India rose by a conservative estimate of 20 to 30 per cent for the FIFA World Cup, according to prominent travel agencies.
FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: Never mind the goals, Olivier Giroud key to France’s hopes
July 14, 2018 13:42 IST
France vs Croatia, FIFA Football World Cup 2018 Final: Olivier Giroud was central to coach Didier Deschamps' plans, dropping deep into midfield to start a defensive block that kept the Belgians from better utilising all the possession they had.
FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic chooses the hard path to success
July 14, 2018 13:34 IST
France vs Croatia, FIFA Football World Cup 2018 Final: Seven years on, Zlatko Dalic took over a Croatia squad in disarray and slowly rebuilt the unity that has allowed them to get the best out of their individual talent
FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: Croatia’s dream run ignites diaspora in Australia
July 14, 2018 13:29 IST
France vs Croatia, FIFA Football World Cup 2018 Final: Australia's population of 24 million people includes more than six million citizens born overseas, according to 2016 census figures.
Belgium beat England 2-0, finish third at 2018 World Cup: Highlights
July 14, 2018 21:48 IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 highlights, Belgium vs England: Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard scored to put help Belgium to their best-ever finish in a World Cup.
A ‘magician’ named Luka ModricSubscriber Only
December 4, 2018 09:22 IST
Luka Modric had to battle odds throughout his career. After surviving war, and silencing critics, the midfielder has now led Croatia to their first-ever World Cup final.
France and Croatia World Cup Class of 98: Where are they now?Subscriber Only
July 14, 2018 09:59 IST
As the second wave of the golden generation of France and Croatia gears up for Sunday’s final, we take a look at what the past masters are up to.
Fifa may consider making VAR conversations audible in the future: Professor Werner HelsenSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 09:43 IST
Professor Werner Helsen, full-professor of movement control and neuroplasticity research group from the University of Leuven, talks about the objections and controversies that VAR has thrown up during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Turning it in like Kieran TrippierSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 09:07 IST
With his bending free-kicks and set-piece utility, England right back Kieran Tripper has drawn comparison with David Beckham.
England vs Belgium World Cup Preview: England, Belgium to make the most of third-place matchSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 01:24 IST
England and Belgium reluctantly prepare for the third-place match, scheduled for Saturday, a day before FIFA World Cup 2018 final.
FIFA World Cup 2018: New faces, same tactics for Belgium vs England, says coach Roberto Martinez
July 14, 2018 00:57 IST
Some of the players will be different but there will be no tactical surprises as Belgium face England for a second time at the World Cup in Russia, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said.
FIFA fines Swedish, Croatian FAs over break of equipment rules
July 13, 2018 22:32 IST
The Swedish and Croatian Football Associations were fined 50,000 Swiss francs each by FIFA on Friday for breaches by some of their players of the global soccer body's marketing and media regulations regarding equipment.
Croatia will have excess energy for FIFA World Cup 2018 final, says Ivan Rakitic
July 13, 2018 22:18 IST
Croatia will have more than enough energy to take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday despite being taken to extra time in all three of their World Cup knockout matches
FIFA World Cup 2018: Gareth Southgate to make as few changes as possible for Belgium
July 13, 2018 22:37 IST
England manager Gareth Southgate says he hopes to make "as few changes as possible" for Saturday's World Cup third-place playoff against Belgium.
Russian President Vladimir Putin to hand World Cup host’s mantle to Emir of Qatar on Sunday
July 13, 2018 21:28 IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and FIFA President Gianni Infantino will take part in a ceremony on Sunday
Premier League coaches must show more faith in homegrown talents, says Wayne Rooney
July 13, 2018 20:14 IST
England will be more dominant on the international stage if Premier League coaches put more faith in homegrown players, former captain Wayne Rooney has said.
Gianni Infantino says VAR means the end of offside goals
July 13, 2018 19:14 IST
Gianni Infantino, dressed in a red volunteer's uniform and in triumphant mood, also declared the tournament the "best World Cup ever" in an hour-long news conference.
Big stadium, small city: Russia wrestles with FIFA World Cup 2018 legacy
July 13, 2018 19:08 IST
When Russia won the right to host the 2018 World Cup, President Vladimir Putin promised that, after the competition, the stadiums would become sustainable homes to vibrant football clubs.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Marco Van Basten critical of Neymar’s World Cup theatrics
July 13, 2018 16:49 IST
Neymar's play-acting at the World Cup made him the butt of plenty of jokes, and also earned the Brazil striker some criticism from FIFA technical director Marco van Basten.
England’s World Cup hopes end – The Cup isn’t coming ‘home’Subscriber Only
July 13, 2018 09:51 IST
‘Cup is coming home’ campaign, which Croatia cut short, was seen as arrogant by the world but a vehicle by England to reinforce its identity through football.
World Cup 2018: Speck on the world map, Croatia have punched above their weightSubscriber Only
July 13, 2018 10:09 IST
Croatia have outgrown their geographic and demographic stature to reach the World Cup final, becoming the smallest country to do so after Uruguay in 1950.
World Cup 2018: How Croatian players survived hardships to reach finalSubscriber Only
July 13, 2018 10:24 IST
Croatia’s dream run is inter-woven with that of their players, most of whom had to chart their own unconventional paths to reach where they’re now.
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