KAZAN, Russia, July 07 (Reuters): Belgium struck early and then held off a late Brazil fightback to send the five-times champions tumbling out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage with a 2-1 victory in an end-to-end thriller on Friday.A Fernandinho own goal and brilliant Kevin De Bruyne strike,...
Read moreKAZAN, Russia, July 07 (AFP): Four years after the psychodrama of Neymar's injury and a humiliating World Cup semi-final defeat as hosts, Brazil are forced to come to terms with the crushing disappointment of a failed mission in Russia.It was not meant to be like this, Tite's side dumped out...
Read moreMOSCOW, July 07 (XINHUA): With Chinese brands having caught the eye at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a number of Chinese volunteers are also making their contribution to football's showpiece event in Russia, and are managing to enjoy it at the same time.The 24-year-old Wang Hui is a "veteran" volunteer...
Read moreKAZAN, Russia, July 07 (AP): Only five countries have won the World Cup more than once. None of them have a chance to win another this year.Five-time champion Brazil and two-time champion Uruguay were both eliminated Friday, losing in the quarterfinals. Argentina, another two-time winner, lost in the round of...
Read moreKAZAN, Russia, July 08 (Reuters): Kazan's official participation in the World Cup was coming to an end on Saturday as the Brazil squad made their way to the airport for the long flight home and their fans consoled each other over beers on the streets of the Tatarstan capital.The Selecao's...
Read moreCroatia captain Luka Modric put in a man of the match performance to lead his side to a penalty shootout victory over hosts Russia, but he has no interest in personal awards as they chase their World Cup dream in a semi-final against England, reports Reuters.Croatia came back from a...
Read moreST PETERSBURG, Russia, July 08 (Reuters): With soccer on their minds, many fans from around the globe at the World Cup in Russia have tried something new on their heads: a traditional Russian headdress known as "kokoshnik".Russian female soccer fans have worn the headdress, which resembles a tiara, with team...
Read moreST PETERSBURG, Russia, July 08 (Reuters): When Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were sent packing from the World Cup a week ago, the stage was set for Brazil's Neymar to take over the role of the tournament's true star.But it is now Belgium's Eden Hazard who is making the strongest...
Read moreThe World Cup is staying in Europe, and it is not even a close race.All four semi-finalists at this year's tournament in Russia will be European. The most powerful continent in world football is also assured of having their fourth straight title winner from a fourth different country, according to...
Read moreA Russia fan takes a selfie before the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Russia and Croatia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Saturday night — AFP
Read moreST PETERSBURG, July 09 (Reuters): Roberto Martinez's swashbuckling Belgium side head into Tuesday's semi-final with familiar foes France as the World Cup's leading scorers, but their old rivals have evolved as the tournament has progressed and will also be full of confidence.Belgium have scored 14 goals in five matches and...
Read moreFE Sport DeskYet again, a European nation will win the FIFA World Cup-the semifinals which begin today (Tuesday) are an all-European affair: France vs Belgium and England vs Croatia. The failure of South American nations in the World Cup since 2002- when Brazil last won it- is partly explained by...
Read moreMOSCOW, July 09 (AP): The World Cup rulings in FIFA's disciplinary court have not always been easy to comprehend.Sweden was slugged 70,000 Swiss francs ($70,700) for players wearing non-approved socks, and Croatia was hit with the same monetary penalty when a player took a non-sponsor's drink onto the field.Yet a...
Read moreRussia's football team players are greeted by fans during a visit to the Moscow's fan zone on Sunday — AFP
Read moreMOSCOW, July 10 (AFP): England are dreaming of a first World Cup final since 1966 but first they must come through Wednesday's semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium against Croatia in what looks like their toughest test yet in Russia.Excitement has reached fever-pitch levels back in England, with Gareth Southgate's young...
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