FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Moscow
Moscow, June 3 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Moscow on Sunday carried by Germany’s Lothar Mathaus, following its biggest global tour in the tournament’s history, with less than two weeks to go…
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S. Korea depart for Austria for pre-World Cup camp
Incheon, June 3 (IANS) The South Korean men’s football squad departed for Austria on Sunday to set up its pre-World Cup camp, 15 days before their first group stage match in Russia. Head coach Shin…
Peru: A team of no stars aims to shine on biggest stage
Lima, June 3 (IANS) Peru coach Ricardo Gareca has attributed his side’s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance to teamwork and adaptability rather than any individual flair. The South American nation ended a 36-year World Cup…
Thiem in French Open quarters, to face Zverev
Paris, June 3 (IANS) Austria’s Dominic Thiem on Sunday defeated Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-2, 6-0, 5-7, 6-4 to reach his third consecutive French Open quarterfinals, setting up a duel with Germany’s Alexander Zverev. The…