Moscow, June 20 (IANS) Tunisian national team goalkeeper Mouez Hassen had to retire from the World Cup in Russia because of a shoulder injury he suffered in his team’s debut match against England in Volgograd,…
Sochi, June 20 (IANS) Brazil forward Neymar had to leave a practice session due to discomfort in his right ankle, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming Group E World Cup match against…
(180619) — MOSCOW, June 19, 2018 (Xinhua) — Fans of Senegal cheer during a Group H match between Poland and Senegal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Russia, June 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)…
(180619) — SARANSK, June 19, 2018 (Xinhua) — Yuya Osako of Japan heads the ball to score during a Group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Saransk, Russia,…
St. Petersburg, June 20 (IANS) Russia defeated Egypt 3-1 in a Group A clash on Tuesday to virtually assure themselves a place in the next round of the FIFA World Cup here. A goal by…
Rostov-on-Don, June 19 (IANS) Saudi Arabia chief coach Juan Antonio Pizzi promised his footballers would do everything possible to put the 0-5 defeat his side suffered against Russia in their opening FIFA World Cup game…
Moscow, June 19 (IANS) Senegal celebrated their return match to the FIFA World Cup after a gap of 16 years with a narrow 2-1 win over Poland in a Group H clash here on Tuesday….
Moscow, June 19 (IANS) Senegal kicked-off their FIFA WOrld Cup on a winning note as they registered a narrow 2-1 win over Poland in a Group H clash here on Tuesday. An own goal from…
Moscow, June 19 (IANS) England striker Marcos Rashford praised captain Harry Kane when he spoke to the press on Tuesday in the wake of England’s 2-1 win against Tunisia on Monday night. Rashford played as…
Saransk (Russia), June 19 (IANS) Colombia coach Jose Pekerman said Tuesday his team will continue to fight for a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a “painful” defeat to Japan in their opening…
Moscow, June 19 (IANS) Veteran French full back Patrice Evra feels that people should reject lunch invites from former Manchester United team mate Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese football star once invited Evra over for lunch,…
Saransk (Russia), June 19 (IANS) A late Yuya Osako header gave Japan a 2-1 victory over 10-man Colombia in an entertaining World Cup Group H match here on Tuesday. Osako broke Colombia’s resistance in the…
Moscow, June 19 (IANS) Peru midfielder Wilder Cartagena and defender Luis Advincula on Tuesday said their national football team is capable of beating France, ahead of the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup clash. Peru, which…
Kazan, June 19 (IANS) Spain will look to ease pressure on them with their first win of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, while Iran will aim to register their second consecutive triumph in the Group…
St. Petersburg, June 19 (IANS) Costa Rica’s national football team held a training session on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup clash with Brazil. Their training included tactical work planned by head…
Mordovia (Russia), June 19 (IANS) Japan rode goals from Shinji Kagawa and Yuya Osako to beat ten-man Colombia 2-1 in a Group H FIFA World Cup game here on Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Kagawa…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Travel agencies aiding Indians visiting Russia have revealed extremely positive responses from Indian football supporters, as well as those not so enthused by the sport but excited at the prospect…
Kazan (Russia), June 19 (IANS) A handful of fans dressed in red and yellow gathered outside a hotel in Kazan to catch a glimpse of players from Spain’s national team who arrived in the Russian…
Saint Petersburg, June 19 (IANS) Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz on Tuesday said his team aimed to defeat Brazil in their upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup clash, in which Los Ticos must avoid a loss…
Simferpol (Russia), June 19 (IANS) Foreign football fans, who have come to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, are travelling to Crimea by groups on guided tours, the Crimean parliament’s tourism committee chief Alexey…