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July 16, 2018

Russian festival of football a ‘brilliant’ success

The World Cup -as it reached its end- has changed perceptions of the host country.

July 12, 2018

Mandzukic sends irrepressible Croatia into first World Cup final

Croatia showes their magnificent resilience to come from behind and beat England 2-1.

July 11, 2018

Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

France dreams of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after defeating Belgium.

July 9, 2018

England bask in glow as Russia exit

England celebrates reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in a generation as Russia comes to terms.

July 5, 2018

Southgate’s England banish penalty jinx

England’s coach watched as his team beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals.

July 4, 2018

Colombia’s Pekerman fuming at interruptions after loss to England

Colombia’s efforts to reach the World Cup quarter-finals are hampered.

July 4, 2018

Cheers to tears for Japan

For millions of Japanese football fans the emotions were the same — pinch-me optimism to crushing disappointment.

July 4, 2018

Ref duped by Neymar, claims coach Osorio

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio hit out at Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi.

July 4, 2018

Bring on Brazil World Cup fever grips Russia

Russians dance and kiss after their team defied all expectations to reach quarter-finals.

July 4, 2018

Sweden win to go through

A deflected shot from Emil Forsberg gives Sweden a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a dull World Cup round of 16 match.

July 4, 2018

Sampaoli facing Argentina sack

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is heading for the exit door following his team’s World Cup elimination by France, reports say.

July 4, 2018

Cavani did not tear calf muscle, confirm Uruguay

Cavani has not suffered a calf muscle tear, increasing chances to play against France.

July 3, 2018

We don’t want to stop, says Dalic

Dalic says he wanted Croatia’s World Cup adventure to continue past the quarter-finals after his team secured a last eight spot.

July 3, 2018

England hope to conquer curse

Penalties have been the death of England at six of the last 12 major tournaments and in that time, they have won only once.

July 3, 2018

Spain autopsy begins after heartache

Spain’s World Cup roller-coaster ride finally ground to a halt and the finger-pointing began after their third failure.

July 3, 2018

Neymar shines as Brazil win

Brazil roars in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico as Neymar shines with a goal and an assist.

July 2, 2018

Spark missing but Croatia still advances to quarter-finals

Croatia showes none of the spark but still did enough to edge Denmark.

July 2, 2018

Messi, Ronaldo exits signal changing of the guard

French teenager Kylian Mbappe overshadows Messi as France beat Argentina 4-3.

July 2, 2018

Brazil chase record triumph

Neymar may well be the centre of attention as Brazil chase a record sixth World Cup triumph in Russia.

July 2, 2018

Akinfeev the hero, Spain out

Hosts Russia reaches the quarter-finals of the World Cup when they beat Spain 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

June 29, 2018

Tite backs Brazil to grow

Tite insists Brazil can cope with being installed as World Cup favourites, following Germany’s shock exit.

June 29, 2018

Germany in shock after cup exit

German fans had their hopes of a fifth World Cup title dashed on after watching their team crash out of the tournament.

June 29, 2018

France know it’s going to get Messi

The name of Lionel Messi is on everyone’s lips in the French camp as Les Bleus gear up for a seismic clash with Argentina.

June 29, 2018

Colombia and Japan into last 16

Colombia’s Yerry Mina thumped home a second-half header to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Senegal.

June 29, 2018

Kingdom’s kids shine in Russia

Cambodia’s duo of young representatives joins the sixth season of Football for Friendship (F4F) Programme.

June 28, 2018

Brazil outclass Serbia to set up Mexico clash

Brazil makes more serene World Cup progress with goals by Paulinho and Thiago Silva.

June 28, 2018

England want to keep winning, says Pickford

Pickford says maintaining momentum is more important than navigating the draw.

June 28, 2018

Mane critical to Senegal hopes

Senegal must cut out the defensive errors and find a way to get Sadio Mane firing like he does for Liverpool.

June 28, 2018

Champions Germany limp out

Germany sensationally went out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after they were defeated by a South Korea.

June 28, 2018

Iceland’s World Cup ends

Iceland’s Viking mentality meant they arrived at the World Cup without any fear, but they were dashed by a lack of firepower.

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