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FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil aim to change echo of defeat to sound of celebration

June 6, 2018 17:02 IST

As high-profile Brazil players walked off the pitch following a recent training session at Teresopolis, a few dozen disgruntled fans chanted "7-1."

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil vs Croatia - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - June 3, 2018   Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their first goal    Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil aim to change echo of defeat to sound of celebration

June 6, 2018 17:02 IST

As high-profile Brazil players walked off the pitch following a recent training session at Teresopolis, a few dozen disgruntled fans chanted "7-1.''

Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in photoshoot for PAPER magazine

‘GOAT’ Lionel Messi poses with goats in photoshoot

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Lionel Messi is called as GOAT by many across the globe for his prowess with the ball and it has garnered him five player of the year awards.

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Serbia vs Chile - Merkur-Arena, Graz, Austria - June 4, 2018   Serbia’s Nemanja Matic in action with Chile’s Angel Sagal and Diego Valdes      REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

FIFA World Cup 2018: Serbia stumble at home to Chile, Morocco impress in pre-tournament friendlies

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Meanwhile, Italy and the Netherlands, two of the biggest names to miss out on Russia, continued their rebuilding work with a 1-1 draw in Turin.

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Going to Russia for FIFA World Cup 2018? These Russian words will be heard and Okolofutbola, beware; there’s NagaikaSubscriber Only

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 will be held in Russia and here are a list of words which will be heard during the tournament.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: How Croatian community is helping Australia footballSubscriber Only

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Fortunes of Australia football team have long depended on a healthy smattering of Croatians in the team and 2018 World Cup will be another example.

FILE -- In this Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 photo, from left, Antonio Ruediger, Mesut Ozil and Leroy Sane jog during a training session of the German national soccer team in Berlin, Germany. Manchester City winger Leroy Sane has been omitted from Germany's final 23-man World Cup squad. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)

FIFA World Cup 2018 squads of surplus and shortage

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 Squads: The profusely talented Germany forgo Leroy Sane, while limited Egypt forced to take the Mo Salah gamble.

Leipzig's Timo Werner, center, dribbles Monaco's Kamil Glik, right, before scoring during their Champions League Group G soccer match between Monaco and Leipzig at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, Tuesday Nov. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Poland’s Kamil Glik in doubt for World Cup due to injury

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Poland's World Cup preparations suffered a blow on Monday when defender Kamil Glik seriously injured his shoulder in training on the same day as being named in coach Adam Nawalka's 23-man squad for the tournament in Russia.

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Poland FIFA World Cup 2018 squad: Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny head Poland’s 23-man team

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny will lead Poland's World Cup campaign after being included as expected in the final 23-man squad.

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Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic headline Croatia’s FIFA World Cup 2018 squad

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

With their clubs duties behind them, it's time for Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic to focus on the World Cup. Both were named in Croatia's squad Monday for the tournament in Russia.

Jordan Pickford, who has three caps, said Southgate had still not informed the squad who would be first-choice keeper in Russia. (Source: Reuters)

England boss Gareth Southgate praises keeper Jordan Pickford ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Gareth Southgate has indicated that Everton's Jordan Pickford could be his first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup after saying his selection in Saturday's friendly against Nigeria was a "bit of a statement".

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Cristiano Ronaldo begins FIFA World Cup 2018 preparations amid Real Madrid doubts

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo was expected to join Portugal's squad on Monday, with just about everyone wondering what he will say about his situation with Real Madrid.

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah applauds fans as he is substituted off. (Reuters)

Egypt FIFA World Cup 2018 squad: Egypt gamble on Mohamed Salah’s fitness

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

Egypt have gambled on Mohamed Salah returning to fitness in the coming weeks by naming him in their 23-man squad for this month's World Cup in Russia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Ronaldo returns to airport as Nike recreates magic of Brazil’s 1998 promo

June 6, 2018 17:03 IST

20 years after Nike released of the most iconic world cup advertisements featuring Brazil's 1998 World Cup squad, they have once again managed to recreate the magic with the samba boys in the new advertisement for FIFA World Cup 2018.

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Former Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu has $11,000 stolen in Russia

June 6, 2018 17:04 IST

Russian police say former Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu had $11,000 stolen from his luggage when he flew in for the World Cup.

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Peru FIFA World Cup 2018 Squad: Unlucky Sergio Pena misses out

June 6, 2018 17:04 IST

Midfielder Sergio Pena was the unlucky player to miss out as Peru finalised their 23-man squad for the World Cup on Monday.

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Germany FIFA World Cup 2018 squad: Leroy Sane misses out, Manuel Neuer makes a place

June 6, 2018 17:04 IST

Leroy Sane was a surprise omission from Joachim Loew's final Germany squad for the World Cup finals on Monday as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was named among the 23 players heading to Russia

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FIFA World Cup Final Squads: Complete final squads of all 32 teams

June 6, 2018 17:04 IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 Complete Squads of 32 teams with player list and clubs of each player.

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Tunisia players find a clever way to break Ramzan fast during matches

June 6, 2018 17:04 IST

In the two international friendlies that Tunisia played, the goalkeeper would go down in the early minutes of the second half, allowing players to rush to the sidelines and break their fast.

Injured Vincent Kompany retained in Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 squad

June 6, 2018 17:04 IST

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah optimistic of recovery

June 4, 2018 13:41 IST

Salah missed Egypt's goalless draw with Colombia last Friday as the North Africans continue their World Cup preparations.

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil vs Croatia - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - June 3, 2018   Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their first goal    Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil fans relieved after Neymar’s return

June 6, 2018 17:05 IST

Three months after undergoing surgery on his right foot, Neymar returned to action for Brazil and inspired a 2-0 win over Croatia in an international friendly.

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England vs Nigeria - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 2, 2018   (L - R) England's Fabian Delph, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrate after the match                        Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

England motivated by Euro 2016 failure, says Marcus Rashford

June 6, 2018 17:05 IST

England's underwhelming campaign at Euro 2016 saw them fall 2-1 to surprise package Iceland in the Round of 16.

South Korea's national soccer team head coach Shin Tae-yong, center, watches his players during a training session for the upcoming 2018 Russia World Cup at National Football Center in Paju, South Korea, Wednesday, May 23, 2018. South Korea will compete in the Group F at the 2018 FIFA Russia World Cup with Germany, Mexico and Sweden. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

FIFA World Cup 2018: South Korea coach demands improvement after trimming squad

June 6, 2018 17:05 IST

Shin Tae-yong cut Crystal Palace winger Lee Chung-yong, a veteran of the World Cups in 2010 and 2014, and Kwon Kyung-won of Tianjin Quanjian in China from the initial 28-man squad.

Peru's Paolo Guerrero celebrates after scoring during a friendly soccer match between Saudi Arabia and Peru in kybunpark stadium, St. Gallen, Switzerland,  on Sunday, June 3, 2018. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Peru captain Paolo Guerrero marks return with brace over Saudi Arabia

June 6, 2018 17:05 IST

Paolo Guerrero netted Peru's second and third goals as they outclassed fellow World Cup qualifiers Saudi Arabia in the Swiss town of St Gallen.

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