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Age no bar! 60-year-old from Kerala plays football with teenagers everyday

July 8, 2018 09:25 IST

The World Cup fever has gripped Kerala, and one such fan is a 60-year old truck driver, from a remote village in the state.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham keep friendly bet ahead of England vs Sweden

July 7, 2018 15:46 IST

England will face Sweden in the quarterfinal clash on Saturday with both teams competing for a spot in the semifinal.

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Last remaining multiple FIFA World Cup 2018 champions eliminated

July 7, 2018 15:43 IST

Five-time champion Brazil and two-time champion Uruguay were both eliminated Friday, losing in the quarterfinals.

Sweden vs England Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2018 Live Streaming: England take on Sweden. (Source: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2018 Highlights: England beat Sweden 2-0 to book semifinal spot

July 7, 2018 21:47 IST

Sweden vs England, FIFA World Cup 2018 Highlights: England beat Sweden 2-0 in the World Cup 2018 quarterfinal.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Russia Training - Russia Training Camp, Sochi, Russia - July 6, 2018 Russia players during training REUTERS/Henry Romero

Russia vs Croatia World Cup Preview: Russia hope for another upset against a charged-up CroatiaSubscriber Only

July 7, 2018 13:29 IST

Both Russia and Croatia went to penalties in their Round of 16 matches to reach quarterfinals, where they face each other on Saturday.

‘It’s coming home’: What is the origin of England’s World Cup slogan and what does it mean?Subscriber Only

July 7, 2018 13:40 IST

The catchphrase used by England fans, "It's Coming Home", has grown into a meme. But what is the origin of this extremely popular slogan?

World Cup 2018: How Indian fans reacted to Brazil getting knocked out to Belgium

July 7, 2018 10:00 IST

Brazil were knocked out after going down against Belgium in the quarterfinal of the World Cup in Russia.

England vs Sweden Preview: Sweden look to hold united front against revitalised EnglandSubscriber Only

July 7, 2018 09:54 IST

Sweden have punched above their weight from qualifying onwards and that trend has continued at the World Cup in Russia as well.

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez smiles as he waits for the start of the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez ‘proudest man on earth’ after toppling Brazil

July 7, 2018 07:11 IST

A brave Belgium showcased their attacking brilliance then survived a spirited Brazilian fightback to claim a 2-1 win over the tournament favourites.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Brazil vs Belgium - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - July 6, 2018 Brazil coach Tite looks on REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Chance was not on Brazil’s side in painful defeat, says coach Tite after World Cup ouster

July 7, 2018 06:45 IST

The defeat was Tite's first in a competitive match since he took over as Brazil coach in mid-2016 and only his second defeat overall.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Karma comes back to bite news outlet following Brazil’s exit

July 7, 2018 08:22 IST

Brazil crashed out of World Cup 2018 after losing 1-2 to Belgium in the quarter-final in Kazan on Friday.

Everywhere he has gone, the man who is called Sweden’s team joker has won hearts. (Source: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: John Guidetti the main reason why Kenya is supporting SwedenSubscriber Only

July 7, 2018 13:11 IST

John Guidetti spent several years in Kenya, where his father was a teacher and is one of the main reasons that Kenyans are rooting for Sweden against England.

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (7) celebrates after the final whistle as Belgium defeat Brazil in their quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. Belgium won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium dump Brazil out after winning quarter final 2-1

July 7, 2018 07:45 IST

Belgium scored the decisive goal on a counterattack just after a corner had been taken by Neymar. Romelu Lukaku surged forward with the ball and Kevin De Bruyne put it in the net to give Belgium a 2-0 lead in the 31st minute.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Uruguay vs France - Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - July 6, 2018 Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez looks on during the match REUTERS/Darren Staples

FIFA World Cup 2018: ‘France were better’, says gracious Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez

July 7, 2018 08:02 IST

Oscar Tabarez said that France were worthy winners of Friday's World Cup quarter-final but that his small country had once again shown why it deserves its place alongside the best nations in global soccer.

France head coach Didier Deschamps, embraces France's Antoine Griezmann after he was replaced during the quarterfinal match between Uruguay and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Didier Deschamps relieved as France avoid suspensions in pitch mess

July 7, 2018 08:05 IST

Didier Deschamps was relieved to come through his side's 2-0 quarter-final win over Uruguay without losing any of his players to an unnecessary suspension

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Uruguay vs France - Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - July 6, 2018 Uruguay's Fernando Muslera with Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin REUTERS/Carlos Barria

FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Godin lauds Uruguay ‘lions’, exonerates goalkeeper Fernando Muslera

July 7, 2018 08:05 IST

Uruguay captain Diego Godin praised his teammates and said goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error for the second goal should be forgiven.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Uruguay vs France - Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - July 6, 2018 France's Antoine Griezmann shoots at goal from a free kick REUTERS/Darren Staples TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

World Cup 2018: Antoine Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

July 7, 2018 08:06 IST

Raphael Varane's glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarter-final on Friday.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Russia vs Croatia - Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia - July 7, 2018 Croatia's Luka Modric and Dejan Lovren celebrate after the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: France, England, Belgium and Croatia left standing in Russia

July 8, 2018 10:59 IST

The business end at 2018 World Cup is upon us, with a number of big guns knocked out already, a number of teams will be sizing up their chances at winning the trophy.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Spain vs Russia - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 1, 2018 Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov shakes hands with Spain coach Fernando Hierro at the end of the match REUTERS/Carl Recine

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia coach not getting carried away despite calls of support from Vladimir Putin

July 6, 2018 20:26 IST

Russia face Croatia in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with the hosts buoyed by support from President Vladimir Putin, coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Friday.

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 27, 2018 file photo Sweden's Andreas Granqvist, rear, and Mexico's Javier Hernandez, front, challenge for the ball during the group F match between Mexico and Sweden, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg , Russia. FIFA has fined Sweden's soccer federation 70,000 Swiss francs ($70,750) for players wearing unapproved branded clothing. FIFA says the Sweden team defied requests "to cease the activity that led to the sanction." (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Andreas Granqvist welcomes baby, prepares for England in quartersSubscriber Only

July 6, 2018 20:24 IST

Sweden captain welcomed his baby daughter from afar early Friday while his team gets ready for its World Cup quarterfinal match against England on Saturday.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Spain vs Russia - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 1, 2018 Russia players celebrate winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia says to mint half-rouble coin if team reaches semis

July 6, 2018 20:19 IST

The recent success of the Russian team, widely scorned at home for their poor performances in the past, has taken the country and the soccer world by surprise.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Maybe we won’t get this opportunity again, says Gareth Southgate

July 6, 2018 20:04 IST

England came into the World Cup with low expectations from their fans and much talk of building for the future but as they face a quarter-final with Sweden on Saturday,

Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Colombia vs England - Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 3, 2018 England's Jordan Pickford and team mates celebrate winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Fan comes through on World Cup prediction, gets England squad tattooed on leg

July 6, 2018 19:39 IST

England reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2006, after defeating Colombia in the Round of 16.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Quarter Final - Brazil vs Belgium - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - July 6, 2018 Brazil's Neymar reacts REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Brazil vs Belgium highlights: Brazil knocked out of World Cup, lose 2-1 to Belgium

July 7, 2018 18:29 IST

A Brazilian own goal gave Belgium the lead and Kevin De Bruyne made it two in the first half. Brazil hounded Belgium in the second and got a goal out of it but fell short in the end.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Spain vs Russia - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 1, 2018. Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and his wife Svetlana, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Spain's King Felipe VI are seen in the stands before the match. Sputnik/Dmitry Astakhov/Kremlin via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino invites trapped team in Thailand cave to World Cup final

July 6, 2018 19:10 IST

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hoped that the team will be rescued just in time for the final of World Cup, scheduled to take place in Moscow on July 15.