French police fire tear gas to disperse unruly fans celebrating FIFA World Cup 2018 win
Millions of French fans had taken to the streets in joy after the final whistle with thousands gathering along the iconic avenue in the French capital.
Jul 16, 2018, 07:20 AM IST
Kiran Bedi trolled for her tweet congratulating Puducherrians for winning FIFA World Cup
France defeated Croatia to lift the FIFA World Cup 2018 trophy for the second time. Ranked 97th in the world, India had been far from qualifying for the tournament.
Jul 16, 2018, 06:37 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 final: France vs Croatia - See pics
France won the World Cup for the second time by ending battling Croatia`s dream of a first title with a 4-2 victory on Sunday in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades.
Jul 16, 2018, 00:28 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Golden Boot, Golden Ball and other award winners - Full list
France lifted their second ever World Cup, concluding the month-long extravaganza after they beat Croatia 4-2 at the Luzhniki stadium in Russia.
Jul 16, 2018, 00:05 AM IST
France fans go wild from Paris to Moscow after thrilling World Cup win
More than 250,000 people were expected to descend on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde, yet the atmosphere was warm and convivial. Security forces kept a distance.
Jul 15, 2018, 23:50 PM IST
Modi, Trump congratulate France for winning FIFA World Cup 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Sunday joined others in congratulating France for the FIFA World Cup victory against Croatia in the finals in Russia. Apart from congratulating France for the victory, Prime Minister Modi also lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin and the people of Russia for successfully organising the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Jul 15, 2018, 23:42 PM IST
Mbappe becomes first teenager to score in final after Pele in 1958 final
Kylian Mbappe has been France's star striker and became the first teenager ever to score in the final match after Pele here on Sunday. Pele had previously scored during a World cup final in 1958.
Jul 15, 2018, 23:31 PM IST
FIFA 2018: Croatia's Mandzukic concedes World Cup final's first-ever own goal against France
Today's match saw two-times World Cup champions France locking horns with debutants Croatia and beating them 4-2. Defeating Croatia, France lifted the trophy for the second time in 20 years.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:54 PM IST
Intruders run on to pitch during World Cup final, Pussy Riot punk band claims responsibility
In the second half of the match, three people wearing white shirts and black trousers ran out onto the pitch from the area behind the French goal.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:52 PM IST
France win FIFA World Cup for second time, beat Croatia 4-2
France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow`s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday to lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:46 PM IST
Putin offers to share FIFA World Cup organising lessons with 2022 host Qatar
Russia President Vladimir Putin on Sunday offered to give 2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar the opportunity to share Russia's organising lessons.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:45 PM IST
France or Croatia: Bollywood roots for FIFA World Cup favourites
Bollywood celebrities Ranveer Singh, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham among others are excited about the clash between France and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2018 final in Moscow on Sunday.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:27 PM IST
Belgium squad handed hero's welcome on World Cup return
Belgium, who bettered their fourth-place finish in 1986, were greeted by tens of thousands of enthusiastic flag-waving fans, some climbing street signs and traffic lights to catch a glimpse of the players.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:20 PM IST
Hollywood star Will Smith brings down curtain on Russia World Cup
Smith was joined on stage by Nicky Jam, a U.S.-born singer with Puerto Rican roots, and by Era Istrefi, a pop singer who describes herself as Albanian Kosovar.
Jul 15, 2018, 22:06 PM IST
Paris fanzone fills with 90,000 willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory
Crowds of cheering French soccer fans gathered in Paris on Sunday, draped in red, white and blue and singing the Marseillaise, as excitement grew head of the France-Croatia showdown at the World Cup final in Moscow.
Jul 15, 2018, 21:56 PM IST
France win FIFA World Cup 2018, beat Croatia 4-2 - As it happened
Croatia dominated possession in the first-half but conceded goals off set-pieces before Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe fired stunning goals in the second-half to seal the match for France.
Jul 15, 2018, 20:13 PM IST
France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 final match live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 third-place match live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Jul 15, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Harbhajan Singh asks Indians to stop ‘playing Hindu Muslim’, learn from Croatia's performance in FIFA World Cup 2018
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is upset with reports of conflicts between members of Hindu and Muslim communities in the country. And the cricketer has used the FIFA World Cup 2018 final clash between Croatia and France to highlight the issue.
Jul 15, 2018, 18:29 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in final build-up
With four hours to go until kickoff Croatian fans in the centre of Moscow appeared to out-number their more low-key French counterparts.
Jul 15, 2018, 18:06 PM IST
France favourites as Moscow basks in FIFA World Cup 2018 final spotlight
Croatia can cause a massive upset but France are favourites as Moscow basked in sweltering summer sun and the world’s spotlight on the big day of the World Cup final.
Jul 15, 2018, 17:09 PM IST
