Category: 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ozil to skip Germany’s pre-World Cup friendly

Leverkusen, June 7 (IANS) Germany and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is set to skip their final pre-World Cup friendly with…

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Ighalo confident of Nigeria’s entry to knockouts at FIFA World Cup

Changchun, June 7 (IANS) As the only forward playing in Chinese Super League to compete at Russia World Cup, Changchun…

8 years ago

Poland’s Lewandowski the last of a dying breed?

Warsaw, June 7 (IANS) Robert Lewandowski, Poland's 29-year-old goal scoring machine means a lot to the Polish national football team…

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Five football legends preview 2018 FIFA World Cup

Hefei (China), June 7 (IANS) Five of the biggest names in football previewed the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup when…

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Diego Reyes still uncertain as Mexico prepare for World Cup

Copenhagen, June 7 (IANS) Mexico's national football team began their practice sessions here ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup,…

8 years ago

Brazil to strengthen power supply during FIFA World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Brazil's Electricity Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) announced special operational measures to ensure that the…

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Portugal coach undecided on line-up for FIFA World Cup opener

Lisbon, June 7 (IANS) Portugal national football team coach Fernando Santos has said he is still uncertain about the line-up…

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Panama loses midfielder Quintero due to foot fracture

Panama City, June 7 (IANS) The Panamanian national football team have lost midfielder Alberto "Negrito" Quintero due to a fracture…

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Belgium rout Salah-less Egypt 3-0 in pre-World Cup friendly

Brussels, June 7 (IANS) Belgium got goals from Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Marouane Fellaini in a 3-0 friendly victory…

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Spain not the only favourite to win FIFA World Cup, says ex-coach

Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Wednesday said that the Spanish national team is not…

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Israel tried to use Messi as political tool: Palestinian football chief

Ramallah (West Bank), June 6 (IANS) The president of the Palestinian Football Association on Wednesday accused Israel of trying to…

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Spain coach Lopetegui hedging bets on Carvajal’s injury

Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Spain chief coach Julen Lopetegui has decided to hedge his bets on Dani Carvajal's injury and…

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Fans watch Peru train as World Cup draws closer

Schruns (Austria), June 6 (IANS) Fans of the Peru national football team gathered on Wednesday to watch their favourite players…

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Saudi crown prince to attend FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

Moscow, June 6 (IANS) Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony,…

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Pre-World Cup friendly between Israel, Argentina called off amid protests

Jerusalem, June 6 (IANS) A pre-World Cup football friendly between Israel and Argentina has been cancelled amid growing pressure from…

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Senegal head to Russia 2018 with confidence

Accra, June 6 (IANS) Senegal are one of five African countries that will compete in the 2018 FIFA World Cup…

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Can Rodriguez, Quintero lead Colombia to make breakthrough in Russia?

Bogota, June 6 (IANS) James Rodriguez, 26, and Juan Quintero, 25, are the leaders of Colombia's golden generation as they…

8 years ago

Japan struggle to find form under new coach

Tokyo, June 6 (IANS) The Japanese football team has set its sights on moving forward from the group stage at…

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Mexico gets ready in Copenhagen without Reyes

Copenhagen, June 6 (IANS) The Mexican national football team "El Tri" have begun their preparation and training in Copenhagen for…

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Russia’s weaknesses on display in 1-1 draw with Turkey

Moscow, June 6 (IANS) Russia was held 1-1 by Turkey in the hosts' final friendly before their June 14 FIFA…

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