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Spains Lago Aspas (centre) in action against Israel in their Group G qualifying match at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Spain, who have already qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, won 1-0. (Photo: AFP)

Ireland spoil Wales' World Cup chances

Having turned 28 in July, and with his fortunes tied to a country that last qualified for the World Cup in 1958.

11 Oct 2017 4:27 AM IST

Icelands players celebrate after defeating Kosovo 2-0 in their 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Iceland in World Cup Huh!

Smallest country ever to qualify for Cup; Serbia too make it to Russia.

11 Oct 2017 4:19 AM IST

England players at a training session in Kolkata on Tuesday, the eve of their Group F match against Mexico. (Photo: AP)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: Mexico stand in England's way

England asserted their supremacy in the group with a 4-0 rout of Chile and another similar result will certainly seal...

11 Oct 2017 4:16 AM IST

Action from the Group C between Costa Rica and Guinea at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Tuesday. The match ended 2-2. (Photo: PTI)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: Iran surprise for Germany

The Asians were powered by Younes Delfi's early brace and pumped in an additional two goals in the second half to seal a...

11 Oct 2017 4:14 AM IST

Spain captain Abel Ruiz (second from right) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Niger in their Fifa U-17 World Cup match in Kochi on Tuesday. Spain won 4-0. (Photo: Sunoj Ninan Mathew)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: Lincoln, Paulinho win it for Brazil

The best chance in the session came in the second minute but Lincoln failed to beat the goalie as his angled shot was...

11 Oct 2017 4:13 AM IST

England (white) and Chile (red) players vie for the ball (not in the photo) during their FIFA U-17 World Cup football match in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Bengal's goal: World Cup football sweets kick off

Felu Modak is also planning out a Memento Sandesh', which will be like the football championship trophy.

10 Oct 2017 2:11 AM IST

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

It's an opportunity we can't let go'

India beat Macau 2-0 in the corresponding fixture on September 5 with skipper Sunil Chettri bagging a brace.

10 Oct 2017 2:08 AM IST

Indias Jeakson Thounaojam (no. 15) scores against Colombia in the Under-17 World Cup Group A match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. He became the first Indian to score in the finals of a Fifa tournament. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Jeakson Thounaojam heads into history

India were in with a chance as long they maintained their concentration and shape.

10 Oct 2017 2:06 AM IST

Action from the Turkey vs Mali match in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI )

Paraguay sail into last-16

The African champions' striker Ndiaye who scored against Paraguay was off colour in the first half.

10 Oct 2017 12:23 AM IST

Members of the Spain team at a training session in Kochi on Monday, the eve of their Group D clash against Niger. (Photo: Arunchandra Bose)

Little Canaries have knockouts berth in sights

Barcelona academy player Abel Ruiz is also key but the striker needs to step up his performance. Spain's major concern...

10 Oct 2017 12:22 AM IST

Poland national team players celebrate after qualifing for the finals in Russia. (Photo:AP)

Poland reaches 2018 FIFA World Cup, Germany trash Azerbaijan

Poland recovered from throwing away a two-goal lead in Warsaw to secure a first trip to the World Cup finals since 2006.

9 Oct 2017 10:46 AM IST

Mexico goalkeeper Cesar Lopez saves a goal from Iraq striker Mohammed Dawood during their FIFA U-17 World Cup match in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Rain gods spare Fifa U-17 World Cup matches in city

The matches were played under an overcast sky, but were spared a downpour

9 Oct 2017 6:15 AM IST