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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

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