Over 3.5 billion people watched 2018 FIFA World Cup
Paris, Dec 21 (IANS) More than 3.5 billion people watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia on TV at home, either on home televisions or on digital platforms, FIFA revealed on Friday. The FIFA World…
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Jaipur Literature Festival expands its presence in the US
Houston, Sep 12 (IANS) The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) will be hosting a series of events – with headline authors as participants – in three cities across the United States, starting September 14 and ending…
Asiad 2018: Dattu Bhokanal finishes sixth in men’s single sculls final
Jakarta, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal missed a medal in the men’s single sculls competition of the 2018 Asian Games here on Thursday. The 27-year-old did get off to a good start and…
Four Japanese basketball players expelled from Asian Games
Jakarta, Aug 20 (IANS) Four players have been expelled from Japan’s men’s basketball team at the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia for allegedly hiring sex workers, the Japanese Olympic Committee said on Monday. Yasuhiro Yamashita,…
Pavard’s stunner against Argentina voted Goal of 2018 World Cup
Paris, July 26 (IANS) France right back Benjamin Pavard’s sublime volley against Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup has been voted Goal of the Tournament, FIFA has announced on its official website. The world’s…
Twitter records 115 billion impressions during FIFA World Cup 2018
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2018 drama not just unfolded on the pitch in Russia but was also played out on Twitter in a massive way. Whether it was to celebrate…
Analysis: Best XI of World Cup
Moscow, July 18 (IANS) It is called the world’s biggest sporting event as every way you look at it, the 2018 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint. Dramatic late goals, unexpected results and the tension…
Uruguayan city wants to name France forward Griezmann as distinguished guest
Montevideo, July 17 (IANS) Uruguay’s capital Montevideo seeks to name France football team’s forward Antoine Griezmann as a distinguished visitor during his possible visit to the South American country, Deputy Secretary of the Montevideo City…
France’s World Cup champions arrive in Paris
Paris, July 16 (IANS) France’s 2018 FIFA World Cup champions arrived in Paris on Monday with their golden trophy in hand, after beating Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow. Les Blues are expected to…
Putin presents Trump with FIFA World Cup’s official ball
Helsinki, July 16 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday presented his US counterpart Donald Trump with an official ball of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and wished the American leader a successful organisation of…
Russia to expel football fans trying to illegally enter Europe
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Foreign football fans who attempted to enter Europe through Russian territory with FIFA World Cup Fan IDs will be expelled from the country, Russian First Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandr Gorovoy said…
West Bengal’s Chandannagar celebrate’s France’s World Cup win
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) The football mad state of West Bengal which was otherwise missing its euphoria of a World Cup final due to non-involvement of Brazil and Argentina, sprung to life…
France, Mbappe herald era of high drama in World Cup
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Over the past month he has been widely acclaimed as a superstar in the making. On Sunday, Kylian Mbappe confirmed that he is already a giant of the game as France…
Russia: Not so much a bear, more of a pleasant surprise
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) So the World Cup is over after just over a month of intense football, travelling, long nights and early mornings, flights and press-room coffee. A total of 35 days in Russia…
6 Paris metro stations renamed to mark France’s triumph
Paris, July 16 (IANS) Six Paris metro stations have been temporarily renamed to mark France’s triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, transport authorities RATP Group said on Monday. Avron station has become…
Croatia showed that small nations can dream big, says coach Dalic
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) Croatia chief coach Zlatko Dalic said his side’s appearance in the World Cup final should provide inspiration to other small national teams striving for international football success. With a population of…
Argentine football federation, coach Sampaoli part ways
Buenos Aires, July 16 (IANS) The Argentine football federation, AFA has parted ways with the national men’s team head coach Jorge Sampaoli after the side’s poor performance at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. “Today…
RUSSIA MOSCOW: 2018 WORLD CUP FINAL – FRANCE VS CROATIA Set-2 #Gallery
(180715) — MOSCOW, July 15, 2018 (Xinhua) — Olivier Giroud of France attempts an overhead kick during the 2018 FIFA World Cup final match between France and Croatia in Moscow, Russia, July 15, 2018. France…
Our children will be proud, says french striker Griezmann
Moscow, July 16 (IANS) France forward Antoine Griezmann hailed his “extraordinary” teammates after Les Blues won the FIFA World Cup for a second time. Griezmann was named man of the match, scoring from the penalty…
Macron to welcome French football team at Elysee Palace
Paris, July 16 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a reception ceremony on Monday for the national football team at his Elysee Palace official residence to celebrate their victory against Croatia at the 2018…