Category: Football

2018 World Cup in Russia ‘best ever’: FIFA head Infantino

Moscow, July 13 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup has changed the perception of Russia among all countries as the visitors…

6 years ago

World Cup: Deflated England, Belgium get ready for third place clash

St. Petersburg, July 13 (IANS) A match that no team wants to be part of -- playoff for the third…

6 years ago

Ecuador clubs set to begin battle for second Copa Libertadores berth

Guayaquil (Ecuador), July 13 (IANS) With the opening stage of this season's Ecuadorian football league set to conclude, the battle…

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Owner of Israeli soccer club arrested for tax scam in stadiums

Jerusalem, July 13 (IANS) Barak Abramov, owner of an Israeli Premier League football club and a local restaurant chain, has…

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Brazilian football star Marta named goodwill ambassador by UN Women

United Nations, July 13 (IANS) Brazilian woman football star Marta Vieira da Silva was named by UN Women as a…

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No positive drug tests at 2018 World Cup: FIFA

Moscow, July 13 (IANS) FIFA has confirmed that all the dope tests carried out before and during the 2018 World…

6 years ago

India U-16 team beat Thailand’s Buriram United U-17

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Indian U-16 football team, currently on an exposure tour to Thailand, defeated Buriram United…

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Modric best player at World Cup: Croatia coach

Moscow, July 13 (IANS) Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic praised team captain Luka Modric, stressing that the midfielder deserved the award…

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Iran’s Faghani to officiate England-Belgium clash

Tehran, July 13 (IANS) Iranian referee Alireza Faghani together with linesmen Reza Sokhandan and Mohammad Mansouri will officiate the third-place…

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Wait for playing time at Barcelona was tough, says Mina

Bogota, July 13 (IANS) Colombian defender Yerry Mina said he experienced moments "of great sadness" this season after joining FC…

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Miami postpones vote on Beckham’s stadium proposal

Miami, July 13 (IANS) After hours of testimonies, presentations and debate, the City of Miami Commissioners postponed for six days…

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ATK rope in Moroccan midfielder

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Moroccan defensive midfielder…

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Belgium’s Tielemans hails Mbappe, discusses team’s disappointment

Moscow, July 13 (IANS) Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has praised France forward Kylian Mbappe. "He is a great player who…

6 years ago

FC Barcelona sign central defender Lenglet from Sevilla

Barcelona, July 12 (IANS) FC Barcelona announced on Thursday the signing of French defender Clement Lenglet for five football seasons,…

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World Cup semi-final celebrations cause small earthquake in Croatia

Zagreb, July 12 (IANS) The celebrations across Croatia following the Croatian football team's semi-final win against England at the 2018…

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Shearer says World Cup play-off for 3rd place stupid

Saint Petersburg (Russia), July 12 (IANS) Former England striker Alan Shearer said on Thursday that the FIFA World Cup play-off…

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Van Basten says Modric plays decisive role in Croatia team

Moscow, July 12 (IANS) The former Netherlands star and FIFA chief officer for technical development, Marco van Basten, said on…

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Croatian president to attend FIFA World Cup final

Belgrade, July 12 (IANS) Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic will attend the FIFA World Cup final at Moscows Luzhniki Stadium on…

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Spain’s La Liga to be most represented league at World Cup Final

Moscow, July 12 (IANS) The outcome by Thursday of the FIFA World Cup semi-final stage after the victories of the…

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Pogba says Griezmann on his way to becoming a France legend

Istra (Russia), July 12 (IANS) France midfielder Paul Pogba on Thursday said that his teammate Antoine Griezmann was on his…

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