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Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic

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 July 2018 6:27 AM IST

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 July 2018 5:20 AM IST

Kylian Mbappe celebrates a goal against Argentina. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe electrifies

The PSG starlet then put Benjamin Pavard through with a sublime pass.

11 July 2018 11:47 PM IST

France forward Olivier Giroud controls the ball as Belgium defender Vincent Kompany tries to play catch up on Monday (Photo: AFP)

France prance

Former champions block Belgium, barge into final.

11 July 2018 11:38 PM IST

$Thailands Navy SEALs, who were central to the rescue effort, celebrated the feat with a post that read: \All the thirteen Wild Boars are now out of the cave,\ - a reference to the boys soccer team. \We are not sure if this is a miracle, a science, or what.\ (Photo: AP)$ Sports

A Thai cave, an extraordinary tale and a captivated world

In the darkness, down the twisting stone tunnels and through the murky water, they - 12 boys and their coach - awaited...

11 July 2018 10:19 AM IST

Thibaut Courtois rushed from his goal just in time to save Vertonghen again from Mbappes pace on 12 minutes, but it was Belgium who started the better in possession. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Samuel Umtiti heads France into World Cup final as Belgium fall short

France were thankful for fine saves from goalkeeper Hugo Lloris either side of half-time.

11 July 2018 2:12 AM IST

Croatian players flex their muscles as they take part in a practice session at the Luzhniki training field in Moscow ahead of their semifinal match against England. (Photo: AFP)

Underdogs fight

England, Croatia in bitter battle to grab spot in summit clash.

11 July 2018 1:57 AM IST

Englands Ashley Young (left) shares a light moment with Marcus Rashford during a training session. (Photo: AP)

Why are England likeable now?

The English goalkeeper has not grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Above all, England are likeable.

11 July 2018 1:54 AM IST

Denis Cheryshev

Lewa loses, Russia win

As the 21st World Cup is a week away from its conclusion, the time is ripe to draw a list of winners and losers in...

10 July 2018 2:30 AM IST

Argentina's loss could be Argentine's gain

Horacio Elizondo, also from Argentina, was the last to achieve the rare honour at the 2006 World Cup.

10 July 2018 1:51 AM IST

Variety is recipe for success in football

France won the World Cup in 1998 mainly because of their multicultural cast.

10 July 2018 1:49 AM IST

Kevin De Bruyne (left) of Belgium heads the ball next to teammate Marouane Fellaini at a training session. (Photo: AFP)

Red hot clash

Fiery Belgians up against French finesse in semi-final.

10 July 2018 1:48 AM IST