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Soccer Football - World Cup - England Press Conference - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 10, 2018 England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

FIFA World Cup 2018: England have potential for much more, says Gareth Southgate

July 11, 2018 00:04 IST

Gareth Southgate believes England are "nowhere near" the level they will be capable of reaching in the future, he said on Tuesday ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

France vs Belgium Live Streaming FIFA World Cup 2018 Semi-final Live Streaming: When and Where to watch France vs Belgium Live Stream on TV in India

July 11, 2018 00:26 IST

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Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Sweden vs England - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - July 7, 2018 England manager Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane celebrate after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

England vs Croatia Preview: England look to keep World Cup dream alive against CroatiaSubscriber Only

July 11, 2018 09:43 IST

In the second semifinal of the World Cup 2018, Croatia and England will lock horns together on Wednesday. The two sides have met seven times with England winning four.

Proud of England’s performance at the World Cup 2018, says Wayne Rooney

July 10, 2018 16:41 IST

England will face Croatia in the semifinal of the World Cup on Wednesday and will look to reach the final for the first time since 1966.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Gareth Southgate in no mood to change England’s winning formulaSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 15:45 IST

Although Croatia are the most difficult opponent England will have faced in the tournament, Gareth Southgate's words suggest he will continue with his attacking formation and personnel.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Raphael Varane, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic could join this elite list

July 10, 2018 14:38 IST

France's Raphael Varane and Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic won the Champions League trophy in May with Real Madrid.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Semi Final - France v Belgium - Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia - July 10, 2018 France's Samuel Umtiti celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Lee Smith

France beat Belgium 1-0, through to 2018 World Cup final: Highlights

July 11, 2018 05:16 IST

Samuel Umtiti's 51st minute header turned out to be the difference between the two sides as France secured a spot in the World Cup final for the third time in the history of the tournament.

France vs Belgium Preview: Thierry Henry’s shadow looms over World Cup semifinalSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 13:26 IST

France legend Thierry Henry, now assistant to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez, will be trying to help them reach the World Cup final for the first time in their history.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Amid England euphoria, Dele Alli gets self-critical

July 10, 2018 09:38 IST

England play Croatia on Wednesday for the chance to meet France or Belgium in the final and Dele Alli, who scored the second goal in the 2-0 last-eight win over Sweden, admitted he was not happy with his performance in that game.

France's players run on the pitch of Zenit Arena during an official training session at the eve of his semi-final against Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

FIFA World Cup 2018 France vs Belgium: In Greater Paris, lives French greatnessSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 16:46 IST

Parisian suburbs may lack schools, but even the smallest have several football clubs that provide a steady stream of talent, with the likes of Pogba, Mbappe and Kante attempting to change the region’s unflattering narrative of unemployment and terrorism.

Belgium assistant coach Thierry Henry, left, jokes with Belgium's Romelu Lukaku as Eden Hazard, right, looks on during a training session on the eve of the semifinal against France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Monday, July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

FIFA World Cup 2018: In Belgium vs France, stablemates pitted against each otherSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 12:16 IST

World Cup 2018, Belgium vs France: Both teams boast of significant Premier League presence, and then in the Belgian dug-out, French icon Thierry Henry would be plotting his own country’s downfall.

Belgium's Youri Tielemans, right, runs during a training session on the eve of the semifinal against France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Monday, July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

FIFA World Cup 2018: The non-playing Back Four that changed BelgiumSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 11:58 IST

Following Belgium's first round exit in the 1998 World Cup, Bob Browbaeys, Eric Abrams, Marc Van Geersom, Kris Van Der Haegen created a system through which most of the current generation of superstars have emerged.

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 3, 2018 file photo a woman jumps as she poses for a photograph at the Red Square during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Crowds in Moscow make Qatar rethink 2022 World Cup plans

July 10, 2018 04:07 IST

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Moscow even when their team was not playing. The much smaller city of Doha would be packed for the tournament's first two weeks if the same occurred.

Soccer Football - World Cup - France News Conference - France Training Camp, Istra, Russia - July 8, 2018 France's Benjamin Pavard during news conference. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin

At World Cup, France defender Benjamin Pavard makes his name

July 10, 2018 03:42 IST

Unknown to many just a few months ago, 22-year-old Benjamin Pavard is now one of the stars of the World Cup.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Sweden vs England - Samara Arena, Samara, Russia - July 7, 2018 England's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their first goal with John Stones REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

England’s set-piece mastery reaping rewards at World Cup

July 10, 2018 03:32 IST

Set pieces have been the main source of goals at the tournament in Russia - 42 percent, no less - and England has been the master of that department on its run to the semifinals.

FILE PHOTO: World Cup - Round of 16 - Belgium vs Japan - Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia - July 2, 2018 Belgium's Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo

Marouane Fellaini: Mane for all seasonsSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 11:28 IST

What Marouane Fellaini lacks in skill, he more than makes up with heart, energy and willingness to take on different roles and this has made him a manager's favourite for club and country.

Soccer Football - World Cup - France Training - Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg Russia - July 9, 2018 France's Hugo Lloris during training REUTERS/Michael Dalder

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris braces for ‘complete’ Belgium team

July 10, 2018 00:34 IST

Hugo Lloris, set to make his 103rd international appearance for France, will be facing a Belgian team who have scored a tournament-leading 14 goals in five matches.

Sochi : Croatia's Luka Modric, top, celebrates with Dejan Lovren after winning the quarterfinal match between Russia and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium, in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, July 7, 2018. AP/PTI(AP7_8_2018_000024A)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia’s Football Federation sacks Ognjen Vukojevic over Ukraine message

July 9, 2018 20:46 IST

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement on Monday.

Belgium's Marouane Fellaini, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Marouane Fellaini, Nacer Chadli keep African interest alive

July 9, 2018 23:42 IST

The World Cup semi-finals may be an all-European affair but Belgium's unlikely heroes Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli have ensured that at least one part of North Africa has retained a strong interest in the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final, says Roberto Martinez

July 9, 2018 18:13 IST

Belgium are in uncharted territory for their World Cup semi-final with France but believe their team spirit and togetherness can ensure they carry on their extraordinary journey in Russia.

Luis Enrique had last been manager of Barcelona till 2017. (Source: AP)

Luis Enrique appointed as new Spain coach

July 9, 2018 18:29 IST

Former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique was announced as new Spain coach on Monday on a two-year deal.

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World Cup fines in Russia leaves FIFA’s priority questioned

July 9, 2018 11:35 IST

FIFA reacted strongest to ambush marketing at the 2010 World Cup against a European brewery challenging Budweiser's exclusive rights.

Unseen Russia: ‘Closed Cities’ through the prism of football at World CupSubscriber Only

July 9, 2018 10:12 IST

Photographer Sergey Novikov narrates to Sriram Veera his experience of travelling through the hinterland of the country with his lens capturing the connect with football in ‘Closed Cities’

Croatia's Domagoj Vida, left, Luka Modric, centre, and Mateo Kovacic attend Croatia's official training in Roschino near St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the 2018 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia’s Domagoj Vida says Ukraine message was not political

July 9, 2018 00:16 IST

Domagoj Vida's video after Croatia's quarter-final win against Russia on Saturday appeared online and led to criticism from Russian politicians and a warning from FIFA's disciplinary committee.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Belgium Press Conference - Belgium Training Camp, Dedovsk, Russia - July 8, 2018 Belgium's Thomas Vermaelen during the press conference REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin

FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-finals: Belgian sights firmly set on World Cup victory, says Thomas Vermaelen

July 9, 2018 00:02 IST

32-year-old defender Thomas Vermaelen made it clear his vista was firmly focused on next Sunday’s final at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

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