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FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatian ‘miracle’ down to team work and unity, says coach Zlatko Dalic
July 13, 2018 01:35 IST
Croatia's fairytale run to the World Cup final is a footballing "miracle" built on a foundation of teamwork and unity which has seen them outlast sides reliant on brilliant individual talent, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: No positive doping tests in Russia
July 13, 2018 01:30 IST
There have been no positive results from over 3,000 anti-doping tests carried out before and during the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday.
Croatian fans aim for Moscow’s FIFA World Cup 2018 final at any cost
July 12, 2018 22:26 IST
Croatia secured a hard-won spot in the tournament showpiece against France, to be held at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, after defeating England 2-1 on Wednesday
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologises for Ukraine comments
July 12, 2018 22:01 IST
Domagoj Vida apologised after his team's World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday after speaking out in support of Russia’s neighbour and adversary Ukraine.
Wide variety of tactical styles bring the FIFA World Cup 2018 to life
July 12, 2018 21:51 IST
The wide variety of playing styles employed by the 32 teams at the World Cup, plus the so-called Guardiola effect, has helped make the tournament in Russia a memorable one.
Russia expects 15 percent foreign tourism boost after FIFA World Cup 2018
July 12, 2018 20:14 IST
The month-long tournament, which ends with the final between France and Croatia on Sunday, has so far been without major security incidents.
This day, that year: Didier Deschamps captains France to first World Cup title in 1998
July 12, 2018 20:14 IST
Exactly 20 years back, France won their first World Cup title after beating Brazil 3-0 in the final at home.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Kyle Walker proud to have answered England doubters despite painful defeat
July 12, 2018 20:03 IST
Kyle Walker could not hide the pain of the crushing 2-1 defeat by Croatia after extra time denied them a place in the World Cup final but he could take solace from restoring pride in the national team and proving critics wrong.
England hailed as heroes after FIFA World Cup 2018 heartache
July 12, 2018 19:01 IST
Gareth Southgate's England team were hailed as heroes by British media, who acclaimed their achievement rather than dwelled on disappointment after their heart-breaking World Cup exit on Wednesday.
Marco van Basten urges Neymar to cut out theatrics
July 12, 2018 18:41 IST
FIFA's technical director Marco van Basten says Neymar needs to cut down on theatrics after the Brazil star became a butt of jokes worldwide.
WATCH: Fan throws beer at journalist’s face while reporting World Cup match
July 12, 2018 14:23 IST
The Kiwi journalist Lloyd Burr continued to report despite having a beer thrown at his face while reporting on England's semifinal clash with Croatia.
WATCH: Croatian firefighters scramble to attend distress call, miss match-winning penalty
July 12, 2018 14:28 IST
Croatia has reached the World Cup final for the first time after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinal.
England players hailed as ‘Heroes’ by British media after World Cup heartbreak
July 12, 2018 10:35 IST
England were knocked out from the World Cup tournament after losing 2-1 to Croatia in the semifinal.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business
July 12, 2018 09:03 IST
The Croats, who play France on Sunday 20 years after losing to them in the 1998 World Cup semi-final, fought back to beat England 2-1 after extra time, securing a first final appearance.
England, Uruguay fined for breaching marketing World Cup rules
July 12, 2018 08:49 IST
No specific details were given but Croatia and Sweden were previously fined because players wore unauthorised ankle socklets over their team kit or took a drink with a non-sponsors' logo onto the field.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatian players knock over a photographer during celebrations, help him up and kiss him
July 12, 2018 14:31 IST
Croatian players stormed into the photographers' area while celebrating their second goal and ended up trampling a photographer.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Jubilant Croatia fans revel in World Cup semi-final win over England
July 12, 2018 07:14 IST
Croatia, a country of around 4 million people, came to a standstill as Croatians watched the game on screens in squares and cafes.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Too early to take positives for proud England boss Gareth Southgate
July 12, 2018 07:15 IST
England made a fine start to their quest to become the first England side to reach the final in 52 years but faded in the second half before going down 2-1 to the Croatians after extra time at the Luzhniki Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia were lions, says Mario Mandzukic
July 12, 2018 07:15 IST
Mario Mandzukic scored Croatia's second goal of the night in the second period of extra-time to send them into their first ever World Cup final.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Harry Kane says England defeat will hurt for a long time
July 12, 2018 07:15 IST
England captain Harry Kane said that the defeat against Croatia in the semi-final would be hard to swallow but that they came farther than they thought they would.
Croatia vs England, FIFA World Cup 2018: Twitterati feel sorry for England after Croatia lossSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 14:33 IST
Croatia reached their first ever World Cup final by beating England 2-1 with Mario Mandzukic scoring in the second half of extra time.
Croatia vs England FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia end England’s run to reach first World Cup final
July 12, 2018 06:59 IST
Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time after Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute to beat England 2-1.
Liberté, égalité… Umtiti: How France defeated Belgium in World Cup semi-finalSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 09:42 IST
While their much-touted forwards struggled to find a way past the Belgian goalkeeper, Cameroonian-born France centre-back Samuel Umtiti rose above the 6'4” Marouane Fellaini to nod France into the World Cup final after 12 years.
FIFA World Cup 2018, France vs Belgium: A Tale of two GamesSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 09:47 IST
How fans Cheered and sighed at the screenings of the World Cup semi-finals at the Embassies of France and Belgium in New Delhi.
FIFA Half Time Duration: What is the duration of half-time in football?
July 12, 2018 00:07 IST
FIFA Half Time Duration: A football match high time duration is of 15 minutes that is followed in the FIFA World Cup 2018 as well.
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