Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Lanzini injury blow for Argentina

Barcelona, June 8 (IANS) Argentina's preparations for FIFA World Cup suffered a blow as attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini was ruled…

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Southgate yet to decide England line-up

London, June 8 (IANS) Asserting that he was pleased with the preparations ahead of next week's FIFA World Cup in…

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Peru head coach leads practice in Austria ahead of World Cup

Schruns (Austria), June 8 (IANS) Peru's national football team head coach Ricardo Gareca on Friday led his team's practice regimen…

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Football fever begins to grip cricket-crazy India as World Cup nears

Jalandhar, June 8 (IANS) Raj Kumar sat at his roadside repair shop in Jalandhar on Friday, the sound of pneumatic…

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60,000 football fans from Brazil to travel to Russia

Rio de Janeiro, June 8 (IANS) At least 60,000 citizens of Brazil will travel to Russia to support the national…

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England should play youngsters, says Linekar

London, June 8 (IANS) Asserting that England has no chance of winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup, legendary striker Gary…

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South Korea stymied in goalless draw with Bolivia

Innsbruck (Austria), June 8 (IANS) World Cup-bound South Korea had plenty of possession and chances in an international friendly against…

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Portugal rout Algeria in pre-World Cup friendly

Lisbon, June 8 (IANS) Portugal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their final pre-World Cup international friendly with…

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Uruguay bid farewell to fans with win over Uzbekistan

Montevideo, June 8 (IANS) Uruguay's national football team bid farewell to their fans at the Centenario Atadium here with a…

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South Korea aim to overachieve at Russia 2018

Seoul, June 8 (IANS) All teams have ambitions to go as far as possible at the FIFA World Cup, but…

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Spain coach Lopetegui enjoying pre-World Cup nerves

Madrid, June 8 (IANS) Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has admitted that he had a touch of nerves in an interview…

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Switzerland: A talented squad with a tough draw

Bern, June 8 (IANS) Switzerland fans have waited a long time to see their expectations exceeded at a major tournament.…

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Has the time come for Belgium’s golden generation?

Brussels, June 8 (IANS) After a disappointing quarter-final defeat to minnows Wales at Euro 2016, Belgium's golden generation now have…

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Nigeria optimistic about World Cup despite poor warm-up

Lagos, June 8 (IANS) In spite of recent poor performances in international friendlies against England and the Czech Republic, Nigeria…

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Man Utd bound Fred injured in Brazil training

London, June 8 (IANS) Brazil suffered an injury scare during their pre-World Cup camp here when midfielder Fred left a…

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Nigeria drop to 48th in FIFA rankings ahead of World Cup

Abuja, June 8 (IANS) Nigeria have dropped to 48th in the FIFA's global rankings in June, a week away from…

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Latin American fans top global demand for Russia World Cup tickets

Moscow, June 8 (IANS) Latin American fans are leading global demand for tickets to the World Cup in Russia, football…

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England beat Costa Rica in final World cup warm-up match

London, June 8 (IANS) England concluded their World Cup preparations in impressive fashion by comfortably beating Costa Rica 2-0 at…

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Iranian coach appeals to FIFA over Nike boycott

Tehran, June 8 (IANS) Iran national football team's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called on FIFA to intervene after US…

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Spain’s king bids farewell to national team ahead of World Cup

Madrid, June 7 (IANS) Spain's king on Thursday bid his country's national football team farewell before their trip to the…

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