Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

Argentina start World Cup campaign against hopeful Iceland

Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Argentina and their talisman Lionel Messi will embark on yet another attempt to end a long…

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A fresh start in World Cup history for Peru, Denmark

Saransk (Russia), June 15 (IANS) Peru will take on Denmark in a Group C match which will be their first…

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France test for Australia in Group C

Kazan, June 15 (IANS) France, boasting of one of the most talented squads in the FIFA World Cup, will be…

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World Cup: Google joins hysteria with innovative Doodles

Los Angeles, June 15 (IANS) Google has joined the FIFA World Cup fever with a series of Doodles coming up…

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Saudi footballers to be penalised for rout by Russia

Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Members of Saudi Arabias national football team will face a disciplinary penalty for their crushing defeat…

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FIFA World Cup: This is just the beginning, says Russia coach

Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Russian coach Stanislav Cherchesov has called for calm following his team's 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia…

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Bengal confectioner sweetens World Cup

Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) Raising a toast to West Bengal's eternal love for football and sweets, a renowned shop in…

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I dreamed a night like this, says Russia’s Cheryshev

Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Denis Cheryshev refused to say whether he deserved a place in Russia's starting line-up after a…

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Saudi Arabia coach Pizzi not fearing sack

Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi played down suggestions that his position is under threat after…

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Costa Rica’s Ronald Matarrita leaves World Cup after injury

San Jose, June 15 (IANS) Costa Rica defender Ronald Matarrita will not play in the 2018 World Cup due to…

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Gabriel Jesus hopes to make World Cup history for Brazil

Sochi, June 15 (IANS) Gabriel Jesus, at 21 the youngest member of Brazil's 23-man World Cup squad, said he intends…

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Spirit of FIFA turns UNSC into friendly football pitch

By Arul Louis United Nations, June 15 (IANS) The angry rhetoric and the blame-throwing gave way to the thump of…

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FIFA World Cup starts with colourful ceremony

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the FIFA World Cup open after a colourful opening ceremony at…

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Russia overwhelm Saudis in FIFA World Cup opener

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Hosts Russia began their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, registering an easy 5-0 victory…

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Bengal politicos gear up to enjoy magic of FIFA World Cup

Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) As football frenzy gripped the globe with the FIFA World Cup kicking off in Russia, the…

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Ready for game against Morocco, says Iran coach Queiroz

Saint Petersburg, June 14 (IANS) Noting that the first match against Morocco here on Friday will be a must-win for…

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Egypt’s goalkeeper thrilled as World Cup record looms

Yekaterinburg (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Egypt's goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadary on Thursday said he would be thrilled to be the oldest…

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World Cup: Iran, Morocco aim to impress in opener

Sochi, June 14 (IANS) Having failed to progress beyond the group stages in their previous appearances, Asian giants Iran will…

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James Rodriguez suffers from muscle fatigue, but will play in Colombia debut

Kazan (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez did not train with the rest of the national team on…

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Under Hierro, Spain face big opening test against Ronaldo-led Portugal

Sochi, June 14 (IANS) When the draw for the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was made, the…

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