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A Russian fan cheers during the match against Croatia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Russia proud after painful exit

Russia doesn't need a new dose of nationalistic fervour because being Russian has always been a matter of pride for many...

9 July 2018 1:28 AM IST

Croatian players celebrate after their penalty shootout victory in the quarter-final over Russia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Saturday night. (Photo: AFP)

Ghost busters!

Croatia beat resolute Russia who played like a team possessed.

9 July 2018 1:26 AM IST

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez.

Martinez, an innovative coach

France vs Belgium should be an all-time classic between two countries oozing with confidence.

9 July 2018 12:25 AM IST

A group of Syrian fans at World Cup.

From Syria with love for Putin

Samanda, a chirpy girl in the team of Putin supporters, said the group's composition is a reflection on the mentality of...

9 July 2018 12:25 AM IST

Croatias Luka Modric celebrates after scoring a penalty spot in a shootout at the end the quarterfinal match between Russia and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium, in Sochi, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Croatia beats Russia in shootout to reach semis

Ivan Rakitic scored the winner from the spot as Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev dived the opposite direction.

8 July 2018 2:44 AM IST

Tite, Brazil coach

Tite's men lose match not honour

Tite said the match was a delight for neutrals. He was right. It was the sort of game that makes football a compelling...

8 July 2018 2:08 AM IST

Iranian journalist Shirmardi Seyedehsamira.

Iran's Shirmardi blazes a trail in Russia

The intrepid Iranian woman is optimistic that one day all her compatriots will be able to watch football matches from...

8 July 2018 1:58 AM IST

Brazil fans look crestfallen. (Photo: AP)

EU 12, South America 9

Semis are an all-European affair.

8 July 2018 1:56 AM IST

She has been a part of many tournaments such as the COTIF Womens Football Tournament.

A matter of time before women's soccer shines'

A globetrotting footballer, Ierene Guerrero, has fallen in love with India and is inspiring Indian women.

8 July 2018 12:18 AM IST

Fifa World Cup in Russia

France defence not that strong: Louis Saha

The former Manchester United star has been in the city before as part of Premiership club's fan engagement program.

8 July 2018 12:18 AM IST

FIFA World Cup: Maguire, Alli goals take England to semis, beat Sweden...

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

7 July 2018 7:58 PM IST

Brazils Fernandinho, top left, scores an own goal, the first for Belgium sides during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Belgium beat Brazil 2-1, will play France in World Cup semi-final

Neymar had a late chance to equalise but Thibaut Courtois tipped over as Belgium clung on.

7 July 2018 1:42 AM IST