Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

France look convincing in win over Italy

Nice (France), June 2 (IANS) France prevailed 3-1 over Italy here in the hosts' penultimate international friendly before heading to…

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President says national football team brings all Mexicans together

Mexico City, June 1 (IANS) Mexico's president Enrique Pe?a Nieto said at a send-off ceremony for the FIFA World Cup-bound…

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German goalkeepers take part in training ahead of World Cup

Eppan (Italy), June 1 (IANS) German goalkeepers Manuel Neuer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Kevin Trapp on Friday participated in their…

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Peru captain Guerrero warmly welcomed back after lifting of ban

Schruns (Austria), June 1 (IANS) Smiles broke out at Peru's pre-World Cup training ground in Austria on Friday as the…

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Colombia to face Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly

Carnago (Italy), June 1 (IANS) The Colombian team will face off in the northern Italian city of Bergamo against an…

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Saudi Arabia eye first World Cup victory since 1994

Riyadh, June 1 (IANS) After failing to qualify for the World Cups in South Africa in 2010 and Brazil in…

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Asian giants Iran face tough challenge

Tehran, June 1 (IANS) They've entered the FIFA World Cup before, but never progressed beyond the group stage. Iran are…

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Can Messi shoulder Argentina’s hopes of World Cup glory?

Buenos Aires, June 1 (IANS) Runners-up at Brazil 2014, the Copa America in Chile in 2015 and again in the…

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Nigeria regroup in London ahead of England friendly

London, June 1 (IANS) The Nigeria football team have arrived here ahead of their pre-World Cup friendly against England at…

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Nacho joins Spain training ahead of friendly vs Switzerland

Madrid, May 31 (IANS) Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez on Thursday joined training with the Spanish national football team in…

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Peru’s Pablo Guerrero cleared to play FIFA World Cup

Geneva, May 31 (IANS) Peru striker Paolo Guerrero can participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, as his 14-month ban…

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Peru cut defender Abram from World Cup squad

Lima, May 31 (IANS) Peru coach Ricardo Gareca has confirmed his 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia,…

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Can Russia progress beyond the World Cup group phase?

Moscow, May 31 (IANS) Only once before has a World Cup host nation failed to progress beyond the competition's first…

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Australia ready to make their mark at 2018 World Cup

Melbourne, May 31 (IANS) Once upon a time, Australia dared to dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals, seemingly…

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Star-studded France hope to relive World Cup glory after two decades

Paris, May 31 (IANS) Two decades after lifting the World Cup on home soil, France is ready to relive the…

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Costa Rica at full strength with addition of Navas

San Jose, May 31 (IANS) The Costa Rican national team preparing for next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia…

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Russia lose to Austria in World Cup tune-up

Innsbruck (Austria), May 31 (IANS) Russia's defensive weakness was on display as the 2018 FIFA World Cup hosts fell 1-0…

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Japan lose to Ghana, new coach Nishino under spotlight as World Cup looms

Yokohama, May 30 (IANS) Japan lost 0-2 to Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama…

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FIFA World Cup: Goalkeeper Neuer participates in Germany training

Berlin, May 30 (IANS) Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on Wednesday took part in his national football team's training session ahead…

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Valencia’s Rodrigo distances himself from rumours of departure from club

Las Rozas (Spain), May 30 (IANS) Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno on Wednesday told the press his intention was to stay…

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