Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), June 30 (IANS) Denmark coach Age Hareide acknowledged on Saturday that his players are writing their names in the history of their national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but said…
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), June 30 (IANS) Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on Saturday declined to comment on his team’s potential quarterfinal rival at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, saying they have to focus on the upcoming…
Panama City, June 30 (IANS) Panama’s national football team arrived home on Saturday after their historic first World Cup, preparing for a day of praise and joy with their faithful fans. Dozens of fans, as…
Kazan (Russia), June 30 (IANS) France pipped Argentina 4-3 to enter the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup here on Saturday. Kylian Mbapp? (64th, 68th minutes) scored a brace and won a penalty while…
Moscow, June 30 (IANS) Considering their turbulent start to the FIFA World Cup, Spain will be pleased to have safely negotiated the group phase, even if they are yet to click under interim head coach…
Moscow, June 30 (IANS) Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko attended Saturday’s training session by the Russian national team, offering encouragement ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal against Spain. A day before Sunday’s…
Santiago (Chile), June 30 (IANS) Argentine-born Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios said after being officially introduced here by Chilean-league club Colo Colo that returning to a team in which he had tremendous success a decade ago…
By Veturi Srivatsa The World Cup is into the second fortnight to decide who the champions will be from the 16 teams that made the knockout round. For the fourth time in the last five…
Turin, June 30 (IANS) Reigning Italian football champions Juventus have extended the contracts of veteran defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli until 2020 and 2019 respectively. “Chiellini, who was recently named Juventus captain, has committed…
London, June 30 (IANS) South Korea football team captain Ki Sung-yueng has signed with Newcastle United in the English Premier League, ending a six-year stint with Swansea City. Newcastle announced a two-year deal with the…
Berlin, June 30 (IANS) VfL Wolfsburg have signed striker Daniel Ginczek from Stuttgart, while selling midfielder Daniel Didavi to their fellow German football club. Wolfsburg confirmed on Friday that Ginczek has penned a deal until…
Moscow, June 30 (IANS) England midfielder Fabian Delph took an early ticket back home to be with his wife, who is expected to give birth to their third child on Saturday. The 28-year-old midfielder, who…
Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), June 30 (IANS) In-form Croatia will be hot favourites against Denmark, who have looked lacklustre in the group stages, when the two sides clash in a World Cup pre-quarterfinal here on Sunday….
Moscow, June 30 (IANS) So far the 2018 World Cup in Russia has been a success as fans from all around the World have enjoyed a football celebration which still has just over a fortnight…
Changchun, June 30 (IANS) Ren Guixin, the vice captain of the Chinese women’s national football team, spoke highly of Belgium at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. As an ordinary fan, the Chinese woman…
Moscow, June 30 (IANS) Mexico captain Andres Guardado has said that FIFA and match referees should be aware of Brazilian star Neymar’s tendency to “exaggerate fouls.” “We all know Neymar. It’s not up to me…
Roschino (Russia), June 30 (IANS) Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes Brazil talisman Neymar is on the verge of recapturing his best form after an inauspicious start to the World Cup in Russia. Neymar has scored…
Berlin, June 30 (IANS) Borusia Dortmund midfielder Gonzalo Castro has joins league rivals Stuttgart with immediate effect, both Bundesliga outfits have confirmed. Stuttgart have strengthened their midfield with an experienced Bundesliga midfielder as Castro penned…
Kazan (Russia), June 29 (IANS) Both Argentina and France will need to improve their respective forms when they meet in a Round-of-16 clash at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Kazan Arena here on…
Sochi, June 29 (IANS) Superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will go toe-to-toe when Uruguay and Portugal lock horns in a FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal here at the Fisht Stadium on Saturday. The marquee match…