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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves a penalty during the round of 16 match between Colombia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Spartak Stadium, in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: England ends shootout drought to reach QFs

Yerry Mina's header in the third minute of stoppage time for Colombia made it 1-1 at the end of regulation, and extra...

4 July 2018 2:45 AM IST

Fans without tickets enjoy live actiion at the Fifa Fan Fest zone in Russia. (Photo: Asian Age)

Fan Fest is fantastic at World Cup

Free from the restrictions of the stadium, fans were soaking in the terrific atmosphere.

4 July 2018 1:17 AM IST

There is no need for a player of such outrageous talent to indulge in theatrics to garner attention.

Actor' Neymar annoys fans

The Brazlian's performance is tarnished by his tendency to overreact.

4 July 2018 1:17 AM IST

Emil Forsberg of Sweden celebrates after scoring against Switzerland at the St Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Time's up for Swiss

Swedes enter quarters for first time in 24 years.

4 July 2018 1:17 AM IST

Belgiums Vincent Kompany (left) in action against Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima in their Round of 16 match at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Japan punch above weight, leave Russia proud

Many people including yours truly hadn't been bullish about Asian team's chances in Russia.

4 July 2018 1:15 AM IST

Abhishek Ambekar

Abhishek Ambekar excited to be playing in Kolkata

It was a great experience playing for Minerva and we ended up winning the title after a hard fought season, says...

3 July 2018 7:50 AM IST

Having also exited the last 16 in both 2002 and 2010, Japan suffered knock-out stage heartbreak for the third time. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Belgium beats Japan 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Goals by Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui in four devastating minutes had put Japan 2-0 up early in the second half to...

3 July 2018 3:00 AM IST

Englands Harry Kane at training in London on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

English test for Colombia

A victory will give Harry Kane & Co. momentum to go all the way in Russia.

3 July 2018 2:07 AM IST

More alleged victims are coming forward over sex abuse in football. (Photo: AFP)

Spanish tiki-taka or a sleeping pill?

And, Spain's opponents have found a way to tackle tiki-taka after being passed to death for four to five years.

3 July 2018 2:00 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

And the GOATs collapsed!

Neither of the soccer wizards Messi or Ronaldo could conjure a single goal in the knockout phase.

3 July 2018 12:28 AM IST

Messi and Ronaldo

Cup loses sheen, but it's ok

Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been knocked out of the World Cup, much to the dismay of their...

3 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

FIFA World Cup: Neymar, Firmino send Brazil to last eight, beats...

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

2 July 2018 7:17 PM IST