Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Messi regrets missing penalty against Iceland

Moscow, June 17 (IANS) Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said he regretted having squandered a second-half penalty try that could have…

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FIFA World Cup: Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0, go top of Group D

Kaliningrad (Russia), June 17 (IANS) Croatia went to the top of Group D in the FIFA World Cup following their…

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FIFA World Cup: Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0

Kaliningrad (Russia), June 17 (IANS) Croatia went to the top of Group D in the FIFA World Cup following their…

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World Cup: Denmark beat Peru in Group C tie

Saransk, June 16 (IANS) Denmark defeated Peru 1-0 in a Group C match of the FIFA World Cup at the…

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France must and will do better in next game, says coach Deschamps

Kazan, June 16 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that his team must and will do better…

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Portugal holds training after 3-3 draw against Spain

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) The Portuguese national team on Saturday held a light practice session in the Russian town of…

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Messi misses penalty as Iceland earn first World Cup point

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) Argentina's Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Iceland claimed their first ever World Cup point…

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Switzerland coach respects Brazil, but plans to beat Canarinho

Rostov (Russia), June 16 (IANS) Switzerland's coach Vladimir Petkovic said Saturday that he had deep respect for Brazil, but was…

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France’s Griezmann angers Barcelona president

Kazan, June 16 (IANS) After Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann announced his decision to stay at the Spanish club, FC…

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We start from scratch, says Costa Rica coach Ramirez

Samara (Russia), June 16 (IANS) Costa Rica's coach Oscar Ramirez on Saturday said that his squad cannot rest on the…

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World Cup: Spirited Iceland hold Argentina

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) Iceland came up with a fighting performance to hold formidable Argentina to a 1-1 stalemate in…

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World Cup: France down Australia 2-1 in Group C

Kazan, June 16 (IANS) Midfielder Paul Pogba scored the winning goal for France, who overcame Australia 2-1 in a FIFA…

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Australia deserved draw against France, says coach van Marwijk

Kazan, June 16 (IANS) Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said on Saturday that his team "deserved a draw" in…

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Costa Rica, Serbia face-off in battle of underdogs

Samara (Russia), June 16 (IANS) Underdogs Costa Rica and Serbia, both though boasting of experienced footballers, will face-off in a…

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Brazil’s Neymar “exceptional player”, says Switzerland coach

Rostov-On-Don, June 16 (IANS) Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Saturday that Brazil's star striker Neymar was "an exceptional…

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Belgium defender Ciman returns home from Russia

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) Belgian defender Laurent Ciman saw his World Cup campaign end before it began on Saturday as…

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Germany to start FIFA World Cup campaign vs Mexico

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) Defending champions Germany will kick-off their title defence when they take on Mexico in a Group…

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Only Nigerian lead player can date Russian women, says coach

Kaliningrad, June 16 (IANS) Having previously announced a ban for his footballers from having sex with the Russian fair sex…

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World Cup: Brazil under test in campaign opener vs Switzerland

Rostov, June 16 (IANS) Brazil's position as favourites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup will be under test when…

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Saudi Arabia denies punishing players for losing World Cup opener

Moscow, June 16 (IANS) The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has refuted reports about possible reprimands which may await certain members…

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