FIFA 2018

Luka Modric, Marta win Best FIFA player 2018 awards

Voting for the player and coach categories was conducted by national team captains and managers, selected journalists and, for the first time, an online poll of fans.

Sep 25, 2018, 06:27 AM IST

Victory of France in FIFA World Cup 2018 is victory of Puducherry: CM V Narayanasamy

According to the people of Puducherry, the victory of France is their own victory, CM Narayanasamy said.

Jul 16, 2018, 21:33 PM IST

Is it Messi or Ronaldo? No, a burqa-clad girl displaying football tricks -Watch

A video of a burkha-clad girl playing football has gone viral on social media. The girl showcases various football tricks in the video.

Jul 13, 2018, 16:37 PM IST

France vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinal preview

Uruguay’s own impressive front line may be without Edinson Cavani, who suffered a calf injury after scoring two fabulous goals against Portugal in the last 16.

Jul 06, 2018, 12:28 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium's golden generation rely on baser metal to see them through

While there was never any doubt about the quality of a squad overflowing with individual talent, questions centred on whether there was a steely mettle to match.''

Jul 03, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Spain face stern test against Russia in pre-quarters

Spain played remarkably well in a 3-3 draw with European champions Portugal - just two days after Lopetegui's dismissal - and scraped to a 1-0 victory over Iran before a shaky 2-2 draw with Morocco.

Jul 01, 2018, 13:14 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Croatia hot favourites against lacklustre Denmark

Croatia will once again depend on Modric, who has been in outstanding form, and fellow midfielder Ivan Rakitic to deliver the goods.

Jul 01, 2018, 13:10 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule of matches on July 1, Day 18

While the first match scheduled for the day is between Group B winner Spain and Group A runner-up Russia, the second match will see an encounter between Group D winner Croatia and Group C  runner-up Denmark.

Jul 01, 2018, 13:02 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Our playing style is untouchable, says Spain midfielder Silva

Silva added that his team was trying their best to improve, but said sometimes criticism can become excessive.

Jul 01, 2018, 10:59 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia's Modric says dislikes comparisons with next rival Denmark's Eriksen

The Real Madrid midfielder said Croatia's team members are in tune with each other, play as one and are determined to achieve something great in the World Cup.

Jul 01, 2018, 10:55 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: We were able to neutralize Messi, says France coach

The French coach said his team's system worked better after Argentina went ahead 2-1, although he admitted that the Albiceleste had the clear edge in ball possession.

Jul 01, 2018, 10:52 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Cavani scores brace to lift Uruguay to 2-1 win over Portugal

On offense, the Portuguese knew going in that they needed to transition more effectively from midfield to attack to set up scoring chances for superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Jul 01, 2018, 10:38 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup exit

Ronaldo finished his World Cup campaign with four goals, one adrift of England's Harry Kane who leads the standings with five.

Jul 01, 2018, 07:18 AM IST

'Not only a man's game': Russian women play soccer wearing bridal dresses, running shoes - In pics

The winning team was awarded a replica of the World Cup trophy, made out of flowers. 

Jul 01, 2018, 06:49 AM IST

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? No debate as Argentina, Portugal crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018

While Lionel Messi had a look of absolute dejection on his face after Argentina lost, Cristiano Ronaldo was fuming at a stoppage-time incident.

Jul 01, 2018, 06:15 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 match updates: Panama 1-2 Tunisia

Panama and Tunisia have both been at the wrong end of the biggest scoring games of Russia 2018, with Panama being thumped 6-1 by England and Tunisia going down 5-2 to Belgium.

Jun 28, 2018, 23:15 PM IST

Colombia enter FIFA World Cup 2018 last 16 as Group H winner, Senegal out on Yellow cards

It was the first time in World Cup history that two teams had been separated by the amount of yellow cards they had accrued in the tournament. 

Jun 28, 2018, 22:05 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan lose 0-1 to Poland but reach last 16

Japan qualify with a better disciplinary record than Senegal (four yellow cards compared to Senegal’s six) after Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 at the Samara Arena. 

Jun 28, 2018, 18:51 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 match updates: Colombia 1-0 Senegal - As it happened

After throwing away their lead twice in the last game, the West Africans will now have their task cut out when they take on Colombia in a decisive Group H clash.

Jun 28, 2018, 18:40 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 match updates: Brazil 2-0 Serbia

The five-times world champions comfortably reached the World Cup last 16 after Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored in each half to give them a 2-0 win over Serbia who were eliminated in Wednesday's match.

Jun 27, 2018, 22:50 PM IST