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FIFA warns Croatia’s Domagoj Vida over Ukraine video
July 8, 2018 22:52 IST
The video shows Croatia defender Domagoj Vida shouting ``glory to Ukraine'' before the retired ex-player Ognjen Vukojevic adds ``this win is for Dynamo and Ukraine ... go Croatia.''
FIFA World Cup 2018: Fearless France out to show Thierry Henry that he picked the wrong side
July 8, 2018 20:35 IST
France legend Thierry Henry is now a member of the Belgian coaching staff. The two sides will meet on Tuesday to decide who plays in July 15's World Cup final.
Mesut Ozil being made a scapegoat, should quit German national squad, says player’s father
July 8, 2018 22:54 IST
Mesut Ozil's father said that he was being made a scapegoat for Germany's 2018 World Cup debacle and that he does not have to explain himself to anyone anymore.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro cuts ties with Spanish federation after World Cup exit
July 8, 2018 20:10 IST
Spain's interim coach Fernando Hierro has cut his ties with the Spanish Football Federation following the team's disastrous exit from the World Cup last week, the organisation said on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia search for missing sparks ahead of England clash
July 8, 2018 20:05 IST
Croatia became only the second team to win successive penalty shootouts at the World Cup, following in the footsteps of Argentina in 1990
England vs Sweden: England fans invade Ikea store and jump on beds in wild celebrations
July 8, 2018 16:32 IST
England's 2-0 win over Sweden in the World Cup quarterfinals ensued wild celebrations across the country - including inside of an Ikea store.
David Beckham, Wayne Rooney troll Zlatan Ibrahimovic after England beat Sweden
July 8, 2018 14:27 IST
England beat Sweden 2-0 at the FIFA World Cup and it gave former England players David Beckham, Wayne Rooney reason to poke fun at former Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Croatia second team to win consecutive World Cup knockout penalty shootouts
July 8, 2018 09:41 IST
Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties after the match ended in a 2-2 draw, thus ending the hosts' unexpected run in the tournament.
Hosts Russia disappointed but exit World Cup stage with pride
July 8, 2018 05:30 IST
Russia came into the tournament as the lowest-ranked team but have defied expectations by reaching the quarter-finals, defeating 2010 world champions Spain in the round of 16.
Croatia’s Luka Modric chasing World Cup dream after shootout win
July 8, 2018 05:24 IST
Luka Modric, who won a third successive Champions League title with Real Madrid before coming to Russia, brushed off suggestions that his performance might put him in the running for the Ballon d'Or.
Croatia end Russia’s run, advance to World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1998
July 8, 2018 10:10 IST
Although Russia made it further at this year's World Cup than most anyone expected, it was Croatia that advanced to the semifinals with a 4-3 shootout victory Saturday following a 2-2 draw.
Robert Martinez’s tactical genius: Romelu Lukaku on the right, using unexpected system
July 8, 2018 11:03 IST
Roberto Martinez surprised Brazil by using a system that he's never used before and changed the positions of his key players.
World Cup 2018: Brazil out, but not downSubscriber Only
July 8, 2018 11:05 IST
The unbridled creativity of Tite’s Brazil blazed even in the defeat to Belgium, which put an end to their World Cup dreams.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Gareth Southgate’s England show maturity and smartness in confident win
July 8, 2018 01:06 IST
This really is a new England team and they showed it again in their 2-0 win over Sweden which sent them into the semi-finals.
FIFA World Cup 2018, Russia vs Croatia: Denis Cheryshev scores a screamer out of nowhere, watch video
July 8, 2018 09:45 IST
Denis Cheryshev sent a screamer from deep that curled perfectly into the top left from about 30 yards to give Russia the lead in quarterfinal against Croatia.
FIFA World Cup 2018: England in semi-finals thanks to ‘collective spirit’, says Gareth Southgate
July 8, 2018 00:09 IST
Entering the tournament with minimal expectations and the second youngest team at the World Cup, England surprised many by reaching their third ever World Cup semi-final.
FIFA World Cup 2018: England form and Jordan Pickford saves made the difference, says Sweden coach Janne Andersson
July 7, 2018 23:11 IST
Before England's second goal Sweden missed a golden opportunity to level right after the restart but Pickford, who was named man of the match, made an outstanding save, palming Marcus Berg's close-range header away.
England 2-0 Sweden: Twitter erupts as England book semifinal spot for first time in 28 years
July 8, 2018 09:44 IST
Twitterati reacts as England defeat Sweden 2-0 to book their FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal spot.
Kazan confirmed as World Cup graveyard of champions
July 7, 2018 22:24 IST
Brazil's match against Belgium was the last one to be played at the Kazan Arena and they were the third giant to be knocked out in the stadium after Argentina and Germany
FIFA World Cup 2018: Defeat is saddest moment of my career, says Neymar
July 7, 2018 21:47 IST
Less than a day after being knocked out the World Cup by Belgium, Brazilian striker Neymar said he will find it hard to return to club football.
England beat Sweden 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup 2018 semis
July 7, 2018 21:42 IST
An impressive England advanced to their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years on Saturday after headers by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave them a deserved 2-0 last-eight victory over a disappointing Sweden.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Eden Hazard not Neymar takes over as tournament’s star
July 7, 2018 21:06 IST
Eden Hazard's ability has never been in question but there were some, heading into this tournament, who wondered if he had the mental fortitude to deliver on the biggest stage.
FIFA World Cup 2018, Russia vs Croatia highlights: Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties, through to semi-finals
July 8, 2018 03:19 IST
FIFA World Cup 2018, Russia vs Croatia highlights: Croatia and Russia both scored in extra-time and the match ended level on 2-2, in the subsequent penalty-shootout, Croatia managed to beat Russia 4-3.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland FA official suggests players should drop second nationality
July 7, 2018 18:33 IST
A top Swiss football official said he was worried that players could benefit from Switzerland's youth development programmes only to play for other national teams at senior level.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Romelu Lukaku shows he is capable of more than just scoring
July 7, 2018 18:00 IST
Romelu Lukaku showed a quick turn of pace as he moved out of defence after Belgium won possession from a corner, crossing the halfway line and driving upfield before feeding De Bruyne, who then advanced a few metres before striking a superb shot into the corner.
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