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‘Moscow was warm and splendid in 1980’

Two stars who took part at the 1980 Olympics are still in awe.

22 Jun 2018 12:17 AM

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group C match between Denmark and Australia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Kangaroos keep Great Danes on tight leash

The Socceroos were quickly into their strde after the restart, only for Pione Sisto to curl just wide of Ryan’s goal.

21 Jun 2018 11:24 PM

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal with teammate France’s Antoine Griezmann, left, during the group C match between France and Peru at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mbappe strike does the trick for France

France led 1-0 at halftime after Mbappe knocked in an Olivier Giroud shot that was deflected by a defender in the 34rd minute.

21 Jun 2018 11:22 PM

The powerful striker turned in the area and took a shot but the ball deflected off Ramin Rezeian before bouncing back onto Costa's knee and into the net. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Diego Costa scores again, Spain beats Iran 1-0 at FIFA World Cup 2018

Costa broke the deadlock in the 54th minute after being set up by Andres Iniesta.

21 Jun 2018 5:13 AM

With Moscow being transformed for the World Cup, fans have been overwhelming some of the packed bars and restaurants around the Kremlin and Red Square. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Panic for football fans as Moscow running out of beer

Parts of Moscow are turning dry as football fans have already guzzled off most of the beer, vodka and whiskey available.

20 Jun 2018 10:26 AM

Dzyuba, center, celebrates with his teammates after Russia’s third goal. (Photo: AP)

Salah scores, but Russia beats Egypt for 2nd win

Russia's place in the round of 16 will be sealed if Uruguay wins or draws against the Saudis on Wednesday.

20 Jun 2018 6:22 AM

Japanese striker Yuya Osako (centre) celebrates with Yuto Nagatomo (left) and Makoto Hasebe after scoring against Colombia in Saransk on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan jolt Colombia to record historic victory

However, pressure paid off as Quintero’s low free-kick flew under Japan’s wall and crept inside the post shortly before half-time.

20 Jun 2018 2:58 AM

FIFA matches, far from causing God headache is bringing Him as much, if not more, joy than the teams and the fans.

Mystic Mantra: World Cup and God’s headache?

My own experience, however, after a good hour of sports is that I am able better to concentrate on God’s presence than at normal times.

20 Jun 2018 1:16 AM

Niang rolled the ball into an empty net in the 60th minute after cutting between a Polish defender and onrushing goalkeeper Szczesny to collect a long pass.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Senegal overcome Pole hurdle

The African side took a 37th-minute lead when Idrissa Gueye’s shot took a massive deflection off defender Thiago Cionek to wrong foot the keeper.

19 Jun 2018 11:54 PM

'I wanted to combine my crafting talent and passion for football to create something new. I am a huge fan of the game and that is why I chose to carve the FIFA world cup trophy,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

FIFA fan carves miniature World Cup trophy on chalk

Chandigarh Physical Education teacher, Balraj Singh, carved out miniature sculpture of FIFA World Cup trophy.

19 Jun 2018 9:36 AM

Neymar reacts during Brazil’s match against Switzerland on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

All is not well for football’s biggies

The Mexico coach may well have explained the poor performance of Argentina and Brazil with his quote.

19 Jun 2018 1:55 AM

Standing alone at the far post, Kane guided a headed pass from Harry Maguire into the net.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Late header from Kane gives England 2-1 win over Tunisia

The winning goal came at the end of a drab second half in which Tunisia defended deep and nullified England's attack.

19 Jun 2018 1:48 AM

Romelu Lukaku (C) celebrates his goal with teammates. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium bulldoze debutants Panama

The Central Americans lined up with a team of journeymen featuring five thirty-somethings.

18 Jun 2018 11:24 PM

Sweden's Andreas Granqvist, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group F match between Sweden and South Korea at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden silence South Korea

The victory leaves Sweden joint top of the group with Mexico.

18 Jun 2018 11:18 PM

FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland holds Brazil to 1-1 draw

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring in the 20th minute, with a stylish volley that beat goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

18 Jun 2018 2:10 AM

FIFA World Cup 2018: Kolarov strikes, Serbians surge

Costa Rica will next face Brazil on Friday in St Petersburg.

17 Jun 2018 11:58 PM

Hirving Lozano of Mexico celebrates after scoring the opening goal in their Group F match against Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany hit Mexican wall

Joachim Loew started eight of the nine 2014 World Cup winners in his squad, with Mesut Ozil returning from a knee injury.

17 Jun 2018 11:53 PM

Argentina captain Lionel Messi (centre) tries to get past Iceland players in their Group D match at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Messy Argentina fail to break the ice

Argentina must regroup before facing Croatia on Nizhny Novgorod on June 21, while Iceland face Nigeria on June 22.

17 Jun 2018 1:42 AM

France’s Paul Pogba (left) holds off the challenge of Australia’s Jackson Irvine during their Group C match in the Kazan Arena on Saturday. (Photo: AP )

FIFA World Cup 2018: France dance past Australia

In a tight first half that saw Griezmann, teenager Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele fail to spark.

17 Jun 2018 1:21 AM

Yussuf Poulsen celebrates his goal. (Photo: AP)

Schmeichel, Poulsen lift Denmark over Peru 1-0 at World Cup

The first shot on goal came in the eighth minute, when Peru's Yoshimar Yotun sent one from outside the penalty area into the chest of Schmeichel.

17 Jun 2018 12:20 AM

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