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Zlatan Ibrahimovics 94th-minute penalty earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw against Everton. (Photo: AP)

Multiculturalism & Europe: Don't forget history

The 78-day US bombing of Serbia during the Kosovo war was designed to oust the Serbian dictator, Slobodan Milosevic.

20 July 2018 6:28 AM IST

Thibaut Courtois rushed from his goal just in time to save Vertonghen again from Mbappes pace on 12 minutes, but it was Belgium who started the better in possession. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Samuel Umtiti heads France into World Cup final as Belgium fall short

France were thankful for fine saves from goalkeeper Hugo Lloris either side of half-time.

11 July 2018 2:12 AM IST

Croatian players flex their muscles as they take part in a practice session at the Luzhniki training field in Moscow ahead of their semifinal match against England. (Photo: AFP)

Underdogs fight

England, Croatia in bitter battle to grab spot in summit clash.

11 July 2018 1:57 AM IST

Denis Cheryshev

Lewa loses, Russia win

As the 21st World Cup is a week away from its conclusion, the time is ripe to draw a list of winners and losers in...

10 July 2018 2:30 AM IST

A Russian fan cheers during the match against Croatia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Russia proud after painful exit

Russia doesn't need a new dose of nationalistic fervour because being Russian has always been a matter of pride for many...

9 July 2018 1:28 AM IST

Croatian players celebrate after their penalty shootout victory in the quarter-final over Russia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Saturday night. (Photo: AFP)

Ghost busters!

Croatia beat resolute Russia who played like a team possessed.

9 July 2018 1:26 AM IST

Croatias Luka Modric celebrates after scoring a penalty spot in a shootout at the end the quarterfinal match between Russia and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium, in Sochi, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Croatia beats Russia in shootout to reach semis

Ivan Rakitic scored the winner from the spot as Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev dived the opposite direction.

8 July 2018 2:44 AM IST

Brazils Fernandinho, top left, scores an own goal, the first for Belgium sides during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena, in Kazan, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Belgium beat Brazil 2-1, will play France in World Cup semi-final

Neymar had a late chance to equalise but Thibaut Courtois tipped over as Belgium clung on.

7 July 2018 1:42 AM IST

Raphael Varane of France celebrates after scoring his sides opening goal in the quarter-final against Uruguay on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: France forward

Les Blues ride on Varane, Griezmann goals to break down Uruguay.

7 July 2018 12:48 AM IST

Sylvia Fahrenkrog (left) and her son, Philipp had their Russian party spoiled by Germany.

How Germany dashed a German's party

Alas, Germany dashed his dream by bowing out of the tournament after a shock defeat at the hands of South Korea in their...

7 July 2018 12:40 AM IST

Croatias Davor Suker came closest to winning the golden ball, awarded to the best player of the World Cup, in 1998 when he finished second behind Brazils Ronaldo.

Balkanisation in focus as Croatia meet Russia

The USSR had also been a formidable force in football as they reached the semi-finals of the 1966 World Cup besides...

7 July 2018 12:46 AM IST

Russias goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev at a training session. (Photo: AP)

Fisht of fury

Shootout masters face off at Sochi's Fisht Stadium.

7 July 2018 12:44 AM IST