Moscow, July 3 (IANS) Japan’s veteran attacking midfielder Keisuke Honda has announced his retirement from international football after his national team lost 2-3 to Belgium in a Round-of-16 game in the FIFA World Cup. “I…
Samara (Russia), July 3 (IANS) So can Brazil go all the way in this World Cup? Their win against Mexico in the Samara Arena took them one step closer to the title they haven’t won…
Samara (Russia), July 3 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite refused to criticise striker Neymar after an incident in which the Brazil striker appeared to once again be guilty of over-reacting following a possible incident on the…
Montevideo (Uruguay), July 3 (IANS) Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani will not be ruled out of their World Cup quarterfinal match against France, despite suffering from swelling in his leg, their national football association (AUF) has…
(180702) — SAMARA, July 2, 2018 (Xinhua) — Roberto Firmino (R) of Brazil vies with Miguel Layun (C) of Mexico during the 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico in…
(180701) — NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 1, 2018 (Xinhua) — Ivan Rakitic (L) of Croatia vies with Yussuf Yurary Poulsen of Denmark during the 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Croatia and Denmark…
Rostov, July 3 (IANS) Belgium pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win to condemn a spirited Japan 3-2 and fix a quarterfinal date with Brazil in a rip-roaring round of 16 FIFA World Cup game here…
Samara (Russia), July 2 (IANS) Brazil’s talisman Neymar scored one and assisted another in the second-half as the five-time world champions defeated Mexico 2-0 here on Monday to enter the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Neymar…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) Colombia forward Radamel Falcao said Monday that his national team has a golden chance against England in their upcoming last-16 match in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. On Tuesday, Group H…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) Colombia coach Jose Pekerman on Monday praised the improvement Barcelona defender Yerry Mina has made with his national team during their ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup journey in Russia. Pekerman spoke…
Samara (Spain), July 2 (IANS) The World Cup Round-of-16 match between Switzerland and Sweden on Tuesday will be a duel between Europe’s two quiet, under-the-radar achievers. But anyone who has followed Switzerland closely over the…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) England football coach Gareth Southgate believes his players have given supporters reason to dream again as they prepare to face Colombia on Tuesday for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) Spain were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 3-4 on penalties to Russia on Sunday after their round of 16 game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Although few members…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) Russia’s celebration of the national team’s win over Spain in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 is comparable to the celebration of the World War II victory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry…
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), July 2 (IANS) Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says his faith in his footballers has gone up as they overcame Denmark 3-2 (1-1) via penalty shootout to enter the FIFA World Cup…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) England will try and overcome the weight of history of knockout heartbreaks in recent past when they face Colombia in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup here on Tuesday…
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) After Spain was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by Russia, a dejected Spain skipper Sergio Ramos has said he will play the next World Cup in 2022 even…
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), July 2 (IANS) Uruguay’s squad on Monday held a training session without forward Edinson Cavani ahead of the team’s upcoming FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash with France. On Saturday, Cavani had to…
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), July 2 (IANS) Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said his team has to do more when they face hosts Russia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties…
Algiers, July 2 (IANS) Algerian Youth and Sport Minister Mohamd Hattab has said his country is considering submitting a joint bid with neighbouring Morocco and Tunisia for World Cup 2030, the local media reported. The…