World Cup: Mexico eye top spot against desperate Sweden
Ekaterinburg (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Mexico will aim to cement their place at the top of Group F while Sweden will battle for survival in what could be a tricky World Cup clash at the…
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Spain’s Asensio defends goalkeeper David de Gea from growing criticism
Krasnodar (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Spain attacking midfielder Marco Asensio shielded his team’s first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea from critics Tuesday, saying there was little more Manchester United’s normally safe pair of hands could have…
Eyeing pre-quarters berth, holders Germany aim to eliminate S. Korea
Kazan, June 26 (IANS) Defending champions Germany will go for the kill against South Korea to enter the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals when they face-off in their final Group F contest at the Kazan Arena…
World Cup: Lukaku skips training ahead of England clash
Moscow, June 26 (IANS) Throwing a hint that he night not feature in Thursday’s final group game against England, Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku missed training with the rest of the World Cup squad on Tuesday….
Iran female fan puzzles Russian twitterati
Moscow, June 26 (IANS) A girl rooting for the Iranian football team in Russia has stunned and puzzled Twitter users, who are struck by the contrast between her World Cup looks, caught by an unknown…
Sweden captain Granqvist may retire after World Cup
Moscow, June 26 (IANS) Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist may retire from international football after his side’s match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the player said on Tuesday. “This could…
Egypt “unlucky” according to coach Cuper
Volgograd (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Egypt coach Hector Cuper said that his team was unlucky in their third defeat of the World Cup group stage after losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia. “Our strategy worked well…
World Cup: Brazil look to seal qualification against Serbia
Sochi, June 26 (IANS) Brazil will look to build on their morale-boosting 2-0 win over Costa Rica and seal a berth in the knockout stages when they take the field in their final Group E…
Spain need to cut out errors: Isco
Kaliningrad (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Spain must cut down on careless errors if they are to advance to the later stages of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, midfielder Isco said after the Roja…
Fines for Swiss trio over goal celebrations
Moscow, June 26 (IANS) The Swiss trio of Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka and Stephan Lichtsteiner have been collectively fined fined over $25,000 by FIFA and warned over “unsporting behaviour contrary to the principals of fair…
Morocco leave Russia with ‘heads held high’: coach
Kaliningrad (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Morocco coach Herve Renard said his players will depart the FIFA World Cup in Russia with their “heads held high” despite failing to advance beyond the group stage. The African…
Iran’s coach says VAR not working
Saransk (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Iran national football team’s coach, Portuguese Carlos Queiroz, was critical of the video assistant referee (VAR) despite his team earning a 1-1 draw in their match against Portugal, thanks to…
RUSSIA VOLGOGRAD: 2018 WORLD CUP – GROUP A – SAUDI ARABIA VS EGYPT SET-2 #Gallery
VOLGOGRAD, June 25, 2018 (Xinhua) — Players of Saudi Arabia celebrate scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt in Volgograd, Russia, June 25, 2018. Saudi Arabia won…
Messi to have more ball time against Nigeria: Sampaoli
Saint Petersburg (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli says star player Lionel Messi will see more of the ball in their crucial Group D match on Tuesday against Nigeria. Argentina suffered a 3-0…
RUSSIA SAMARA: 2018 WORLD CUP – GROUP A – URUGUAY VS RUSSIA #Gallery
(180625) — SAMARA, June 25, 2018 (Xinhua) — Artem Dzyuba (C) of Russia vies with Rodrigo Bentancur (L) and Matias Vecino of Uruguay during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Uruguay and…
Alburayk late show help Saudi Arabia pip Egypt
Volgograd (Russia), June 25 (IANS) Saudi Arabia scored a late winner to beat Egypt 2-1 in the last game of the 2018 World Cup finals for both sides to allow them to travel home on…
World Cup: Uruguay beat Russia 3-0 to top Group A
Samara (Russia), June 25 (IANS) Uruguay finished the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup atop Group A after defeating hosts Russia 3-0 at the Samara Arena on Monday. The score was opened by…
World Cup: Saudi Arabia pip Egypt in final Group tie
Volgograd (Russia), June 25 (IANS) Saudi Arabia ended their FIFA World Cup 2018 campaign on a winning note, edging past Egypt 2-1 in their final Group A game at the Volgograd Arena here on Monday….
Varane to captain France against Denmark
Moscow, June 25 (IANS) France defender Raphael Varane is to wear the captain’s arm band during his national team’s upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Denmark, saying on Monday it was an honour to…
Guerrero: “I want to hug” Jedinak for the support he gave me
Moscow, June 25 (IANS) Peru captain Paulo Guerrero has said he will give his Australian counterpart Mile Jedinak a “big hug” before they face off in Tuesday’s vital Group C FIFA World Cup game. Guerrero…