2018 FIFA World Cup

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French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris lifts the trophy after France won 4-2 in the final against Croatia at the 2018 football World Cup in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

France’s Cup of Joy, happiness all around

Open and attacking football under a generally conservative coach Didier Deschamps brought its rewards for a very young team.

17 Jul 2018 12:00 AM

Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle at Wimbledon Women’s Finals

The remote finger itches

As the peak summer sporting action tapers off with the conclusion of the World Cup and Wimbledon.

16 Jul 2018 12:02 AM

FIFA World Cup final: France beat Croatia, win first global title in 20 years

Score, France 4 (Mandzukic own goal 18', Griezmann 38 (P),Paul Pogba 59', Kylian Mbappe 65')- Croatia 2(Perisic 28', Mandzukic 69').

15 Jul 2018 7:47 PM

The boys have been recovering in hospital since they were rescued over three days last week and will be discharged on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Thai Boys Rescued From Cave Won't See World Cup Final Live Tonight

Since live broadcast will be telecast late night in Thailand, the boys will watch recording of match later as doctors want them to rest.

15 Jul 2018 4:28 PM

Croatia managed to fight their way in after a long spell of being constantly eliminated at the group stage.

Cheering on the underdogs

The stage is set. The two teams will fight it out to take home the ultimate footballing prize.

15 Jul 2018 1:34 AM

Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic steals hearts

The Croatian President delighted soccer lovers with her presence in the VIP box as her football team defeated England.

13 Jul 2018 6:27 AM

About 10 minutes before Mandzukic scored, defender Sime Vrsaljko headed a shot on target off the goal line to keep the score tied. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Croatia reaches World Cup final for 1st time, beats England 2-1

England had been trying to reach its first World Cup final since winning its only title in 1966.

12 Jul 2018 5:20 AM

The Thai footballers, aged from 11 to 16, had been stuck deep underground after setting off to explore the cave with their 25-year-old coach after training on June 23. (Photo: File/AP)

Rescued Thai boys too weak to attend World Cup final: FIFA

Will find new opportunity to invite boys to FIFA event to share with them moment of communion, celebration: FIFA spokesman.

11 Jul 2018 11:44 AM

When will India qualify for the World cup?

The World Cup has shown that neither wealth nor size of population matters in producing quality football teams.

08 Jul 2018 3:15 AM

Kylian Mbappe’s sterling performance against Argentina gave the World Cup the push it badly needed. (Photo: AFP)

Excellence comes with a price

The World Cup in Russia has offered a chastening lesson for Asian and African teams, with none of them qualifying for the quarter-finals.

08 Jul 2018 1:05 AM

FIFA World Cup: Maguire, Alli goals take England to semis, beat Sweden 2-0

Full time, Sweden 0- England 2 ( Harry Maguire 30', Dele Alli 59')

07 Jul 2018 7:58 PM

FIFA World Cup: Varane, Griezmann score as France reach semifinal

Full time, Uruguay 0- France 2 (Raphael Varane 40', Antoine Griezmann 61')

06 Jul 2018 7:21 PM

English players celebrate after beating Colombia on penalties at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup: Air Jordan

Goalie Pickford saves spot-kick in shootout as England break penalty jinx to power ahead.

05 Jul 2018 7:32 AM

FIFA World Cup: Neymar, Firmino send Brazil to last eight, beats Mexico 2-0

Full time, Brazil 2 (Neymar 51', Firmino 89')- Mexico 0.

02 Jul 2018 7:17 PM

With big fishes such as Portugal, Argentina and Spain out, the likes of Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Croatia, England and Colombia will now fancy their chances of making it to the quarters. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Spain vs Russia: Hosts hold nerves, advance on penalties

Spain joined the likes of Argentina and Portugal on the flight back home.

01 Jul 2018 7:47 PM

According to preliminary reports, the Renault Logan taxi drove on the wrong side of the road, violating road regulations, and crashed into a bus. (Representational Image)

Indian soccer fan dies in car accident near Football World Cup venue: Report

The incident, the first reported death of World Cup visitor to Russia, was blamed by police on taxi driver.

30 Jun 2018 9:25 PM

FIFA World Cup 2018, France vs Argentina: Messi's dream shattered in thriller

Score: France (Griezmann 13', Pavard 57', Mbappe 64', 68') 4 - 3 Argentina (Di Maria 41', Mercado 58', Aguero 90+3')

30 Jun 2018 7:29 PM

Germany’s Toni Kroos, left, scores his side’s second goal during the group F match between Germany and Sweden at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Jinxed Germany exits

VAR, a contentious addition to soccer, will be in focus even more: a sign of desperation as the do-or-die aspect of sport creeps in.

30 Jun 2018 5:19 AM

Cyber-criminals will likely send a variety of phishing emails during the tournament, offering a range of free offers or entries into draws for match tickets.

Cyber criminals exploiting World Cup fever with phishing campaign

New phishing scheme exploits victims by downloading an infected FIFA World Cup schedule and results checker onto PCs.

28 Jun 2018 7:45 PM

Trump greeted Rebelo de Sousa in the Oval Office and then turned to the cameras to offer his reaction to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump's joke on Cristiano Ronaldo flops

Trump cracked joke on Ronaldo running for president against Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who said, 'Portugal is not just the United States'.

28 Jun 2018 5:23 PM

Paulinho gave his team the lead when he met a lofted ball from Philippe Coutinho in the 36th minute. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Brazil advances to round of 16 at World Cup, tops Serbia 2-0

Brazil struggled in its opening two matches, first held to a 1-1 draw and then needing late goals to win the other.

28 Jun 2018 3:01 AM

The hours after work have been devoted to the FIFA World Cup since the matches take place throughout the week.

Buzzing to the tune of the cup

Messi’s goal against Nigeria had not just the stadium erupting with joy, but even those watching it on TV.

28 Jun 2018 12:34 AM

Paraguayan referee Enrique Caceres shows the yellow card to Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and Portugal. The Iran coach believed it should have been a red card for elbowing his player.

We wuz robbed: Iran coach

‘Elbow is a red card in the rules, the rule doesn’t say if it’s Messi or Ronaldo,’ complains Iran coach Carlos Queiroz who is a Portuguese.

28 Jun 2018 12:30 AM

Jubilation turned to alarm soon after the final whistle when a video emerged on social media of Maradona walking with difficulty and being guided into the dining room of the VIP section by two friends.(Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Maradona memes break the internet

From his VIP box in the stands Maradona reigned supreme as the undisputed centre of attention.

27 Jun 2018 12:55 PM

She also said that she had encountered numerous problems in Russia like unwanted attention, ranging from aggressive looks to offensive songs. (Photo: ANI)

Brazilian journalist's reaction when man tried to kiss her on live TV praised

When man backed away, TV Globo, SportTV journalist stopped her report, rebuked him.

26 Jun 2018 1:30 PM

Quaresma's goal came on a night when Ronaldo - who had scored all four Portugal goals in its first two games - was denied on a penalty shot. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal draws 1-1 with Iran

The 2016 European champions will next face Uruguay on Saturday in the round of 16.

26 Jun 2018 2:34 AM

Iran fans did not stop making noise for several hours. Police then blocked roads nearby, but the main avenue across the hotel was still open, which allowed Iran fans to keep their effort in smaller numbers. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Iranian fans attempt to disrupt Portugal's sleep at hotel

Fans made noise outside tportugal team's hotel in an attempt to disrupt their opponents sleep.

25 Jun 2018 5:28 PM

The victory kept Colombia in the running for a spot in the round of 16 and knocked out Poland, the first European country to be eliminated. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Falcao scores, Colombia beats Poland 3-0 at World Cup

Falcao, who missed the 2014 World Cup because of a knee injury, made it 2-0 with a 70th-minute goal.

25 Jun 2018 4:19 AM

Father of Alex said his son was a great fan of Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, which has just one point from two games in so far in the world cup in Russia.(Photo: Facebook)

Lionel Messi fan from Kerala leaves home with suicide note after Argentina's loss

A search was on for Dinu Alex, missing since he left his home after Argentina suffered a 0-3 rout against Croatia.

23 Jun 2018 1:42 PM

The auditorium for screening World Cup matches.

Happy viewing! Fifa fan builds own auditorium

The auditorium can accommodate at least 100 people but 200 more can squeeze inside the courtyard of his house.

23 Jun 2018 5:09 AM

Some laws of physics are inviolable whatever is the technology that has gone into the making of the ball.

On the ball: The nuts and bolts of football flight

A World Cup played at high altitude is certain to be a nightmare for goalkeepers as the ball travels faster than it does at sea level.

22 Jun 2018 6:07 AM

Gareth Southgate admitted his World Cup celebrations will be more muted for the remainder of the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: England coach Gareth Southgate dislocates shoulder

Southgate said he was happier to take the blow rather than one of his players.

21 Jun 2018 8:34 AM

Watch: Senegal fans clean up stands after win vs Poland in FIFA World Cup

In the other group match, Japan caused yet another upset by beating Colombia 2-1.

20 Jun 2018 11:39 AM

Disallowed by wife, Mexico man’s friends carry cardboard cut-out to World Cup matches

Mexico next face South Korea on June 23, which will be followed with a clash against Sweden on June 27.

19 Jun 2018 2:12 PM

Saudi Arabia football team were flying to Rostov-on-Don for their second match, against Uruguay on Wednesday, after they were thrashed 5-0 by Russia in the opening game of the tournament. (Photo: Twitter / Saudi Arabia national football team)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Saudi Arabia team land safely after engine fire on plane

Russia’s aviation watchdog Rosaviatsya said that during the landing there was a brief fire on one of the engines.

19 Jun 2018 9:14 AM

The 29-year-old Elshenawy won the award following his impressive performance in the 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Friday.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy declines award

The trophy, an artistic red goblet, is sponsored by Budweiser. Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol.

18 Jun 2018 10:40 AM

The earth literally moved in quake-prone Mexico City when Hirving "Chucky" Lozano smashed home the game-winning goal in the 35th minute at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium a football "earthquake of joy." (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico quakes with joy after World Cup upset win vs Germany

Seismologists said that they had detected an "artificial" rumbling, possibly caused by "widespread jumping" when the goal was scored.

18 Jun 2018 10:21 AM

In the recording, the driver says he briefly dozed off and accidentally hit the gas. It was unclear whether the man spoke under duress. (Photo: AP)

Taxi driver who hit 8 Moscow pedestrians fell asleep: Police

The Moscow city traffic authority identified the driver as 28-year-old Chyngyz Anarbek, who is from Kyrgyzstan.

18 Jun 2018 9:33 AM

An ambulance and police work at the site of an incident after a taxi crashed into pedestrians on a sidewalk near Red Square in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Driver ploughs taxi into Moscow crowd including football fans, 8 injured

A video shows the taxi pull sharply out of line of stationary traffic and accelerate and mount the narrow pavement packed with pedestrians.

17 Jun 2018 10:29 AM

Football requires less infrastructure than cricket, which needs all sorts of equipment, and so it is difficult to fully hold lack of infrastructure responsible for the lack of footballing culture.

Why India lacks a football culture

India is ranked 97th in the world and is not playing in the World Cup.

17 Jun 2018 12:13 AM

Maradona was seen rounding off the ensemble for Argentina's tournament opener with a fat cigar as well. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup: Diego Maradona attends Argentina vs Iceland wearing 2 watches

Maradona almost did not make it to the tournament after being admitted to a hospital in Colombia earlier this month.

16 Jun 2018 7:52 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup 2018: Ronaldo scores hat-trick, Portugal draws 3-3 with Spain

Ronaldo scored twice in the first half, only to see Spain rally for a 3-2 lead after two goals in three minutes early in the second half.

16 Jun 2018 1:49 AM

Achilles is deaf, meaning he will not be easily distracted by waiting journalists when he makes his predictions by choosing between two bowls of food, each bearing a team flag. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Achilles the 'psychic' cat makes correct prediction in opener

The furry white feline is being touted as a cat psychic will predict the winners and losers of the tournament.

15 Jun 2018 12:13 PM

The FIFA World Cup in Russia was kicked off last night on June 14 and will continue till July 15. (Photo: AP)

WB: All parties' politicians slash busy schedules to watch FIFA World Cup

Be it leaders of opposition BJP, Congress, CPI(M) or ruling TMC, politicians are changing daily schedules to watch favourite teams play.

15 Jun 2018 11:42 AM

Denis Cheryshev's scored brace as Russia hammered Saudi Arabia confortably. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Cheryshev stars as Russia thump Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opener

Golovin, Gazinskiy and Dzyuba were the other scorers as the host ran out comnfortable winners.

14 Jun 2018 10:50 PM

21st FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in Russia’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018 officially declared open after glittering ceremony

Robbie Williams alongside Russian soprano Aida Garifullina will beperforming in opening ceremony.

14 Jun 2018 7:44 PM

The 50-year-old will have barely 48 hours to prepare his team for their opening World Cup match against neighbours and bitter rivals Portugal in Sochi on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Spain fires Lopetegui two days before World Cup debut, Fernando Hierro takes charge

Spain defender Hierro’s only previous senior coaching role was one season with Oviedo in the Spanish second division.

13 Jun 2018 6:50 PM

Kadyrov himself went to the Egyptian team hotel to pick up Salah and deliver him for training at the football stadium before 8,000 cheering fans. (Photo: AFP)

Mohamed Salah makes 2018 FIFA World Cup headlines for Chechnya photo

The star forward was seen in a smiling photo with Ramzan Kadyrov, strongman of Chechnya .

13 Jun 2018 10:39 AM

Mystic Mantra: Seek the sacred in sport

Sport demands that one strives utmost to defeat or outsmart one’s opponents.

13 Jun 2018 1:33 AM

In 2014 Brazil were knocked out in the semifinal stage by Germany. (Photo: AFP)

2018 FIFA World Cup: Neymar's Brazil to lift the trophy in Russia says reports

Goldman Sachs Group made the prediction based on its forecast on data mining, machine learning and econometrics.

12 Jun 2018 12:23 PM

Video Assistant Referee and his team monitoring the match.

Get ready for VAR

The 2018 World Cup in Russia will herald a technological first — a Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

10 Jun 2018 6:53 AM

Coach Derrick Pereira, technical director, FC Goa.

The coach doth shine

The Brazilian took over from Dunga, and has turned a wonderful group of individuals into a strong unit who function well.

10 Jun 2018 6:42 AM

Argentina and Brazil have several fan club pages on Facebook in Kerala and Kolkata where fans regularly post pictures of players, team news and training videos.

All gung-ho for doosri country

Though a cricket crazy country, football has traditionally enjoyed maddening support in pockets, particularly West Bengal, Goa and Kerala.

10 Jun 2018 6:40 AM

Espana heart, Messi Fan!

FC Goa forward, and former Espanyol man Coro delves deeper into the games at the World cup.

10 Jun 2018 6:35 AM

Last chance saloon for CR7 and Messi

Although Lionel Messi is two years younger than Cristiano Ronaldo, it would be difficult for him to carry on until 2022 if he falls short in Russia.

10 Jun 2018 6:35 AM

With 64 matches played across 12 stadiums in 11 cities spanning the European part of Russia, the World Cup offers an abundance of potential places to strike, CTC warns. (Photo: AP)

Security experts warn about IS group posing threat to 2018 FIFA World Cup

Alarm bells have been ringing since disturbing photo-montages began to appear on social media late last year.

07 Jun 2018 4:36 PM

The middle-class couple decided to watch 'Greatest Show on the Earth' from the stands enjoying Paolo Rossi's predatory skills. It started the couple's memorable journey watching the beautiful game.(Photo: AFP)

Elderly Kolkata couple to attend their 10th FIFA World Cup in Russia

Now at 85, with his 76-year-old wife, Pannalal is gearing up to watch his 10th World Cup, which he feels will be last from the stands.

02 Jun 2018 12:41 PM

Spain’s prime minister Mariano Rajoy said he was not concerned by the suggestion his country would be barred from competing in the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Spain to face ban for 2018 World Cup? FIFA warns RFEF over government interference

The Spanish government’s involvement in the election for the football federation’s new president could see Spain ousted from the World Cup.

16 Dec 2017 3:15 PM

Two decades after making his Italy debut on a snowy field in Moscow in a World Cup playoff, Buffon was in the jersey in Milan on Monday in another playoff. But the Italians drew the game with Sweden and lost the playoff 1-0. Gianluigi Buffon, the captain, wore the hurt on his face. (Photo: AFP)

Gianluigi Buffon bids teary Italy farewell after failed World Cup qualification

If Italy had qualified, Buffon, who will turn 40 in January, would have become the first player to travel to six World Cups.

14 Nov 2017 9:15 AM

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