San Jose, June 15 (IANS) Costa Rica defender Ronald Matarrita will not play in the 2018 World Cup due to a right hamstring injury, and has been replaced by Kenner Gutierrez, the Costa Rican Football…
Madrid, June 15 (IANS) French forward Antoine Griezmann, who took a page out of LeBron James’ book and made a decision on his future team into a TV special, said at the end of the…
Sochi, June 15 (IANS) Gabriel Jesus, at 21 the youngest member of Brazil’s 23-man World Cup squad, said he intends make history for the country by helping the team win a sixth world championship. “I…
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the FIFA World Cup open after a colourful opening ceremony at the 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium here on Thursday. “The love of football unites the world in…
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Hosts Russia began their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, registering an easy 5-0 victory over minnows Saudi Arabia in a Group A game at the 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium here…
Sao Paulo, June 14 (IANS) Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, who was recently sold by Flamengo to Real Madrid, played in what was likely his last match in Brazil before joining the Spanish football club. Vinicius…
Berlin, June 14 (IANS) Borussia Monchengladbach have extended the contract of Michael Cuisance ahead of schedule, the “Foals” announced in an official statement on Thursday. The 18-year-old midfielder extended his running contract, stipulated until June…
Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) As football frenzy gripped the globe with the FIFA World Cup kicking off in Russia, the politicos in Bengal on Thursday let their political battles take the backseat as they geared…
Saint Petersburg, June 14 (IANS) Noting that the first match against Morocco here on Friday will be a must-win for both sides, Iranian coach Carlos Queiroz said that the team is ready for the fixture….
Yekaterinburg (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Egypt’s goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadary on Thursday said he would be thrilled to be the oldest player to ever take part in the FIFA World Cup, when the Pharaohs take on…
Rabat, June 14 (IANS) After losing the 2026 World Cup bid, Morocco announced on Thursday that it will present a new bid to host the 2030 edition. “Under high instructions from King Mohammed VI, Morocco…
Sochi, June 14 (IANS) Having failed to progress beyond the group stages in their previous appearances, Asian giants Iran will aim to rewrite history when they face Morocco in a Group B match of the…
Yekaterinburg (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Egypt’s coach Hector Cuper on Thursday confirmed that forward Mohamed Salah is fit to play in Egypt’s 2018 FIFA World Cup clash with Uruguay. Salah’s appearance in their first Group…
Kazan (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez did not train with the rest of the national team on Thursday due to muscle fatigue, but is set to play in Colombia’s forthcoming World Cup…
Sochi, June 14 (IANS) When the draw for the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was made, the match between Spain and Portugal on the borders of the Black Sea looked as if…
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko praised the FIFA Congress decision to award the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the US, Canada and Mexico, as it will…
Ekaterinburg (Russia), June 14 (IANS) Uruguay will aim to get their campaign off to a good start while Egypt will be eager for a positive result in their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28…
St. Petersburg, June 14 (IANS) England’s football team on Thursday started its second training session in Russia with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of London’s deadly Grenfell Tower fire. The England…
Berlin, June 14 (IANS) Hertha Berlin have given young striker Maximilian Pronichev a professional contract, the German Bundesliga club confirmed in an official statement on Thursday. After good performances with the Under-23 team, the 20-year-old…
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Los Angeles Galaxy forward and former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup was the “best thing” that could happen to the Swedish national football…