Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

World Cup: Uruguay eye good start against hopeful Egypt

Ekaterinburg (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Uruguay will aim to get their campaign off to a good start while Egypt will…

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England’s football team pays tribute to Grenfell Tower fire victims

St. Petersburg, June 14 (IANS) England's football team on Thursday started its second training session in Russia with a minute…

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World Cup “best thing” to happen to a player, says Ibrahimovic

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Los Angeles Galaxy forward and former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that the 2018…

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World Cup “best thing” to happen to Sweden team

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Los Angeles Galaxy forward and former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that the 2018…

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Spain still among favourites despite Lopetegui’s departure: Mbappe

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) French forward Kylian Mbappe said that Spain will compete at the 2018 FIFA World Cup with…

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Russian kids go crazy over Costa Rican goalkeeper Navas

Pavlovsk (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who plays for Real Madrid, is a fan favourite at…

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Mexico’s Grand Warlock says team will reach World Cup quarters

Mexico City, June 14 (IANS) Mexico's Brujo Mayor (Grand Warlock) has predicted that his country's national football team will reach…

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Japan reach Russia six days before Colombia tie

Kazan (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Japan's national football team arrived in this southern Russian city where they will carry out…

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Croatian striker optimistic ahead of Nigeria tie

Saint Petersburg (Russia), June 14 (IANS) AC Milan striker Nikola Kalinic said he was optimistic about Croatia's chances at the…

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Peru keeper sees possession as key against Denmark

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese has said that his team's FIFA World Cup opener against Denmark will…

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Argentina ready for World Cup, says Caballero

Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Willy Caballero has insisted that the two-time world champions are well prepared for the…

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Brazil coach puts cards on the table ahead of World Cup opener

Sochi, June 13 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite dispelled doubts on Wednesday regarding the team that will play against Switzerland in…

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Iranian football team seeks apology from Nike amid US sanctions

Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Irans football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has slammed Nike over the refusal of the firm…

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UK blocks over 1,200 football hooligans from travelling to Russia

London, June 13 (IANS) British law enforcement authorities have blocked over 1,200 local football hooligans from entering Russia for the…

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Young Russian athlete with Down syndrome to help referee start World Cup

Moscow, June 13 (IANS) A young Russian athlete with Down syndrome will help the referee with the coin toss that…

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Achilles the cat predicts Russian victory at World Cup opening match

Saint Petersburg, June 13 (IANS) "Achilles," the feline resident mouse-catcher at St. Petersburg's Hermitage museum, was on Wednesday promoted to…

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FIFA head says Spain’s situation not ideal, but reminiscent of Italy in 2006

Moscow, June 13 (IANS) The president of FIFA on Wednesday stated that the Spain national team is not in an…

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Fans arrive in Russia ahead of World Cup kick-off

Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Football fans from all corners of the globe began to arrive in Russia on Wednesday as…

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Spain rocked by coach change; Hierro replaces Lopetegui

Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Spain's preparations for the FIFA World Cup have been hit hard a day before the tournament…

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Russians in traditional garb welcome England players

Zelengororsk (Russia), June 13 (IANS) Women in traditional dresses bearing gifts of decorated local bread were among the fans who…

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