Sweden's Andreas Granqvist ready to answer England during FIFA World Cup 2018 quarters
Granqvist is well-liked in the Sweden squad and not afraid to show his emotions. On several occasions, he has cried tears of joy on the field as Sweden progressed, first from a playoff against Italy and then as they topped their World Cup group.
Jul 06, 2018, 17:20 PM IST
England manager Gareth Southgate feels it's the best chance for his side to win FIFA World Cup
England have the most inexperienced squad left in the tournament and should, in theory, be hitting their peak at the European Championships in 2020 or the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, but Southgate believes it would be a mistake to adopt that thinking.
Jul 06, 2018, 17:13 PM IST
Germany should have played FIFA World Cup without Mesut Ozil: Oliver Bierhoff
Ozil, a key member of the 2014 World Cup-winning side, and teammate Ilkay Gundogan, both of Turkish descent, had to deal with a barrage of criticism at home after they were pictured with Erdogan in London in May and the affair overshadowed their tournament preparation.
Jul 06, 2018, 16:35 PM IST
Sweden can beat England in FIFA World Cup 2018: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
“Now it’s not just about how good you are. Now there are a lot of emotions in the picture because it’s about the quarter-finals. The team that can handle their feelings best will have an advantage,” he said.
Jul 06, 2018, 16:32 PM IST
After Diego Maradona, legendary striker Mario Kempes keen to coach Argentina football team
Maradona, who led Argentina to World Cup win in 1986 and coached the team which reached the final of the 2014 tournament, has declared that he is ready to coach the national side for free.
Jul 06, 2018, 14:26 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil vs Belgium factbox
Belgium have won all of their matches in Russia, beating Panama (3-0), Tunisia (5-2), England (1-0) and Japan (3-2)
Jul 06, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
Brazil vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinal preview
Inspired by Neymar brilliance and the wiles of Willian, Brazil sent a tough Mexico side packing with a 2-0 defeat that cemented Tite’s side as favorites to claim a record-extending sixth World Cup trophy.
Jul 06, 2018, 12:51 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay vs France factbox
France’s only defeat in their last 16 matches was in March at home by Colombia in a friendly match. They have recorded eight wins and two draws in their last 10 fixtures.
Jul 06, 2018, 12:37 PM IST
Gareth Southgate wants to set England vs Sweden record straight in FIFA World Cup
When it comes to the World Cup, including qualifiers, the teams have met four times, drawing on each occasion, the most recent 12 years ago.
Jul 06, 2018, 12:34 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
Kieran Trippier, England's key to FIFA World Cup 2018
Trippier has always been a very attack-minded full-back, right from his days in Manchester City`s youth team, to his time with Burnley under Sean Dyche, and then under Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham.
Jul 06, 2018, 12:05 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule of quarterfinal matches on July 6: France vs Uruguay; Brazil vs Belgium
FIFA World Cup 2018 enters the quarterfinal round today (July 6, Friday) with the first match taking place between France and Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod. Both the teams have tasted success at the highest level with France being crowned the world champion in 1998 while Uruguay were the winners way back in 1930 and 1950.
Jul 06, 2018, 11:42 AM IST
Google celebrates start of FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals with Doodle
The doodles are part of its series that celebrates the rich cultures and talent of all 32 participating countries, featuring guest artists from each nation, with the doodles illustrating each artist's perspective of "What football looks like in my country."
Jul 06, 2018, 11:31 AM IST
Brazil's Danilo suffers ankle injury, out of FIFA World Cup 2018
The CBF said on its official website that a scan on the Manchester City player had confirmed a ligament injury in his left ankle that ruled him out of the tournament in Russia.
Jul 06, 2018, 11:09 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Rivaldo asks Neymar to ignore criticisms from other countries
Rivaldo Ferreira, the ex-soccer player who was part of the Brazilian squad that won the FIFA World Cup in 2002, told Neymar on Wednesday to ignore the criticisms directed at him for his controversial falls in the field, telling him to keep on falling in the 2018 World Cup Russia.
Jul 05, 2018, 23:21 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Friends become foes as Griezmann faces Godin in quarterfinals
Personal friendships and club loyalties will be put to one side on Friday, as Uruguay's captain and defensive lynchpin Diego Godin prepares to face his Atletico Madrid teammate and friend, France forward Antoine Griezmann in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:16 PM IST
Brazil welcomed by a song and dance carnival; Belgium train for Kazan clash
Brazil's national soccer team was welcomed to Kazan Thursday by throngs of fans dressed in national colours and belting out traditional songs to set up the atmosphere ahead if their hotly-anticipated FIFA World Cup quarter-final tie with Belgium.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:11 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Marcelo, Fernandinho in Canarinho's starting lineup against Belgium
Brazil coach Adenor 'Tite' Bachi on Thursday confirmed that left-back Marcelo and midfielder Fernandinho are in the starting lineup for the quarterfinal of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, against Belgium.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:06 PM IST
Uruguay’s Cavani returns to practice alone after injury ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani on Thursday trained apart from his teammates and touched the ball for the first time since he was injured, less than 24 hours before the quarterfinal match against France as the last eight teams battled it out in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:01 PM IST
FIFA chides Diego Maradona over 'robbery' comments
"Following comments made by Diego Armando Maradona, FIFA reprimand the criticism of the performance of the match officials which it considers to have been positive in a tough and highly emotional match," said the global soccer body in a statement.
Jul 05, 2018, 15:12 PM IST
