Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

Video replay to make World Cup debut in Russia

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Football is practically the last major sport to start using video replay technology to help referees…

7 years ago

‘20% Wi-Fi hot-spots in World Cup host cities potentially unsafe’

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) If you are visiting Russia for the World Cup matches starting from Thursday, think twice before…

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World Cup winners and losers dating back to 1930

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) The inaugural match of this summer's FIFA World Cup between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia is…

7 years ago

Russia to be ‘amazing’ as World Cup host country: Ibrahimovic

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Tuesday that Russia will be an "amazing" host country…

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Australia’s Risdon postpones honeymoon because of World Cup

Kazan, June 12 (IANS) Australia defender Josh Risdon said that he had postponed his honeymoon because he was busy preparing…

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FIFA Security Director praises measures taken ahead of World Cup

Domodedovo (Russia), June 12 (IANS) FIFA Director of Security Helmut Spahn on Tuesday praised the measures taken by Russia to…

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Nigeria arrive in Russia ahead of FIFA World Cup

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) The Nigerian football team, nicknamed the "Super Eagles," arrived in Russia early on Tuesday ahead of…

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World Cup: Belgium coach plays down Hazard injury scare

Brussels, June 12 (IANS) Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez has played down Eden Hazard's knock during their 4-1 win against…

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Carvajal joins Spain practice, Pique trains normally

Krasnodar (Russia), June 12 (IANS) Spain's right-back Dani Carvajal on Tuesday joined his national football squad's training session for the…

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Luis recalls praying during ’94 World Cup final shootout

Sao Paulo, June 12 (IANS) Brazil full back Filipe Luis has said he remembers praying with his entire family during…

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Messi fans flock to Argentine open practice

Bronnitsy (Russia), June 12 (IANS) The chance to see Lionel Messi up close unleashed a certain madness as the Argentine…

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Three Portugal players demand club release prior to World Cup

Lisbon, June 12 (IANS) Portugal's preparations for the FIFA World Cup in Russia have been disrupted by reports that three…

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Colombia’s Zapata hopeful ahead of World Cup

Carnago (Italy), June 12 (IANS) Colombia have the players and the spirit to be legitimate contenders to hoist the 2018…

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World Cup: Senegal aim to attack, recapture spirit of 2002

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) When Senegal kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign against Poland on June 19, the Africans…

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Defender Fernandes has no regrets about Brazil-Russia switch

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Russia's Brazilian-born defender Mario Fernandes has said that he has no regrets about switching his national…

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Brazilian legend Ronaldo to feature in World Cup opening ceremony

Moscow, June 11 (IANS) Brazilian football great Ronaldo and British pop star Robbie Williams will participate in Thursday's World Cup…

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Spain’s Rodrigo allays fears over Pique’s knee

Krasnodar (Russia), June 11 (IANS) Spanish footballer Rodrigo Moreno on Monday played down concerns about the fitness of Gerard Pique,…

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Spain’s Rodrigo praises Ronaldo ahead of World Cup clash

Krasnodar (Russia), June 11 (IANS) Spain's Rodrigo Moreno, best known as Rodrigo, on Monday praised Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo ahead…

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Keeper Romero expects to be back for Argentina after World Cup

Buenos Aires, June 11 (IANS) Argentinean goalkeeper Sergio Romero is confident he will be back for the national football team…

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Portugal’s Fernandes says his squad can beat Spain in World Cup

Kratovo (Russia), June 11 (IANS) Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes said on Monday that his national team is looking to claim…

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