‘I am German when we win, but immigrant when we lose’ – Mesut Ozil breaks silence over racism
BERLIN: Once hailed as a prize-winning example of integration in Germany, Mesut Ozil has quit international duty… Read More
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From Paris to Moscow, France fans go wild after thrilling World Cup win
PARIS/MOSCOW: Millions of French fans were overwhelmed with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia… Read More
6 years ago
Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host… Read More
6 years ago
VIDEO: Intruders run on to pitch during World Cup final
MOSCOW: The World Cup final between Russia and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted when… Read More
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France overpower Croatia 4-2 to win World Cup
MOSCOW: France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on… Read More
6 years ago
Belgium beat England to secure third place finish
ST PETERSBURG: Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to… Read More
6 years ago
There is more to Croatia than just Modric magic
MOSCOW: Croatia’s run to the World Cup final is largely down to Luka Modric’s tireless… Read More
6 years ago
France not expecting tired Croatia in World Cup final
MOSCOW: France have been surprised by the physical fortitude of Croatia and are not expecting… Read More
6 years ago
Soccer World Cup de-toxifies Russia’s global brand
MOSCOW: When the last fan files out of Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday after the… Read More
6 years ago
Fifa stops broadcasters from zooming in on attractive female football fans
MOSCOW: Fifa has shown a yellow warning card to World Cup broadcasters, saying it wants… Read More
6 years ago
Croatian ‘miracle’ down to team work and unity, says Dalic
MOSCOW: Croatia’s fairytale run to the World Cup final is a footballing “miracle” built on… Read More
6 years ago
Football ‘definitely’ coming home, Prince Harry predicts on Irish trip
Britain’s Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate’s… Read More
6 years ago
England aim to join France in World Cup final
MOSCOW: England will attempt to reach the World Cup final for the first time since… Read More
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Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final
ST PETERSBURG: Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header sent an impressive France into the World Cup final… Read More
6 years ago
What now for Neymar after image-shattering World Cup?
As the World Cup nears its conclusion, Brazilian forward Neymar is faced with not just… Read More
6 years ago
Angry Ukraine fans deluge FIFA’s Facebook page with posts
MOSCOW/KIEV: Ukraine supporters have flooded the Facebook page of football governing body FIFA with over… Read More
6 years ago
Croatia v England: semi-final history factbox
MOSCOW: Here is a brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and… Read More
6 years ago
England fans don waistcoats ahead of semi-final against Croatia
LONDON: The mission? To support England’s bid to win a first World Cup since 1966.… Read More
6 years ago
National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France World Cup semi-final
PARIS/BRUSSELS: It’s a showdown between “Asterix” and “Tintin”. Les Bleus (The Blues) versus Les Diables… Read More
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France and Belgium fight it out for World Cup final place
MOSCOW: France will unleash the attacking talents of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann against Eden… Read More
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