Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

Keeper De Gea wants public apology from Spain PM

Moscow, June 11 (IANS) A miffed Spain goalkeeper David De Gea on Monday called for a public apology from the…

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Peru hold first training session in Russia for World Cup

Moscow, June 11 (IANS) Peru's football team on Monday held its first training session near Moscow in front of hundreds…

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Swiss team depart for Russia with eye on opening game vs Brazil

Kloten (Switzerland), June 11 (IANS) Switzerland's national soccer team jetted off to Russia on Monday, where the players are scheduled…

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Spain defender Pique leaves training early with knee discomfort

Krasnador (Russia), June 11 (IANS) Spain centre-back Gerard Pique was forced to leave a training session early on Monday after…

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Brazil arrive for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Sochi, June 11 (IANS) The Brazilian football team, which is the most successful FIFA World Cup competitor with five titles,…

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Colombia call up defender Diaz to World Cup squad

Bogota, June 11 (IANS) Club Olimpia defender Farid Diaz has been drafted into Colombia's World Cup squad following a knee…

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Football referees watching slow motion videos flash more red cards

London, June 11 (IANS) Given the current debate on video assistant refereeing (VAR), which will be used in this year's…

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Pele may not attend Russia World Cup opening ceremony

Rio de Janeiro, June 11 (IANS) Brazilian soccer icon Pele's presence at the inaugural World Cup match on June 14…

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Peru team arrives in Russia to play 1st World Cup in 36 years

Moscow, June 11 (IANS) The Peruvian national soccer team has arrived in Russia to compete in its first World Cup…

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Spain’s Aspas says fans’ scoring expectations too high

Krasnodar (Russia), June 10 (IANS) Forward Iago Aspas on Sunday said that the Spanish football team suffered from fans' expectations…

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Portugal trains in rain in Russia, Ronaldo participates

Kratovo (Russia), June 10 (IANS) Portugal held its first training session in Russia on Sunday in preparation for the 2018…

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Spain back to training in Russia after narrow win in Tunisia friendly

Krasnador (Russia), June 10 (IANS) The Spanish football team returned to some light training on Sunday at its 2018 FIFA…

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FIFA unveils VAR operations room ahead of World Cup

Moscow, June 10 (IANS) FIFA has presented the World Cup's video assistant referee (VAR) operations room, which will make its…

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Colombia full-back Fabra to miss World Cup

Bogota, June 10 (IANS) Colombia international full-back Frank Fabra has been ruled out of the World Cup in Russia after…

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France’s Mbappe plays down injury scare

Lyon, June 10 (IANS) France forward Kylian Mbappe made light of the "knock" he picked up in the team's 1-1…

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Mexico lose to Denmark in final pre-World Cup friendly

Brondby (Denmark), June 10 (IANS) Mexico ended its preparations for the World Cup in Russia on a sour note with…

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Uruguay focused on first game against Egypt as team departs for Russia

Montevideo, June 10 (IANS) Uruguay's captain Diego Godin said the players were focused on their first game against Egypt as…

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Australia beat Hungary in last World Cup dress rehearsal

Budapest (Hungary), June 10 (IANS) Australia churned out an unconvincing 2-1 win against Hungary here, as the Socceroos played their…

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Spain struggle against Tunisia but pull off 1-0 win

Krasnodar (Russia), June 10 (IANS) Spain wrapped up their preparations for the 2018 World Cup here with a hard-fought 1-0…

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Salah-led Egypt squad received by President before heading to Russia

Cairo, June 9 (IANS) Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday received superstar forward Mohamed Salah and the other members…

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