France vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal preview: Attack vs attack
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.
Jul 09, 2018, 15:55 PM IST
France vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal to have EPL flavour
“We know all these players so well. We know them at a tactical level, we know what they are capable of doing and we know their individual qualities. I think it’s an advantage for our planning,” Chadli told a news conference after Belgium’s training session on the outskirts of Moscow.
Jul 09, 2018, 12:05 PM IST
France vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal at St. Petersburg promises to be a classic
A compelling cast of players, two attacking teams propelled by great pace and a clash between neighbours to boot.
Jul 09, 2018, 11:11 AM IST
Brazil applauded by fans despite FIFA World Cup defeat
Supporters chanted and cheered the players on as they got off the airplane and appeared in the airport lounge.
Jul 09, 2018, 10:49 AM IST
Belgium firmly focused on FIFA World Cup 2018 final, says Thomas Vermaelen
Belgium will be deeply disappointed if they fail to win the World Cup, defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Sunday, in the first direct acknowledgement of the team’s belief in their ability to emerge triumphant in Russia.
Jul 09, 2018, 10:39 AM IST
Ukraine message was not political: Domagoj Vida
Croatian Football Federation had asked Vida and Vukojevic and all the Croatia players “to refrain from any messages that could be politically interpreted in the future”.
Jul 09, 2018, 00:03 AM IST
England benefits the most from set-pieces
England reached the semi-finals for the first time in 28 years with the help of eight goals from set pieces more than any other side in the tournament.
Jul 08, 2018, 23:19 PM IST
Thierry Henry against France as they face Belgium in semis
Thierry Henry has been serving as one of Belgium coach Roberto Martinez’s assistants, his first foray into coaching.
Jul 08, 2018, 20:06 PM IST
Sergei Ignashevich retires after Russia's World Cup exit
Ignashevich was one of the successful penalty-takers in their 4-3 shoot-out defeat against Croatia and was also on target from the spot when they beat Spain again on penalties in the second round.
Jul 08, 2018, 19:18 PM IST
Spain's coach Fernando Hierro leaves Spanish federation after World Cup exit
Hierro was named sporting director for the second time in 2017 but was unexpectedly catapulted into the role of national team coach the day before the World Cup began when Julen Lopetegui was sacked after agreeing to join Real Madrid.
Jul 08, 2018, 18:38 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals: Russia vs Croatia - See pics
Croatia ended Russia's unlikely World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalties to eliminate the gallant hosts after a dramatic quarter-final ended 2-2 after extra time on Saturday.
Jul 08, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
Russia record holder Ignashevich retires after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit
Russia's most-capped player Sergei Ignashevich announced his retirement from soccer on Sunday after the hosts were eliminated by Croatia on penalties in the World Cup quarter-final hours earlier.
Jul 08, 2018, 13:45 PM IST
Croatia's Modric chasing FIFA World Cup dream after shootout win
Croatia captain Luka Modric put in a man of the match performance to lead his side to a penalty shootout victory over hosts Russia.
Jul 08, 2018, 10:52 AM IST
England erupts with joy as team reaches FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-final
It might not have triggered the earthquake sensors, but the roar of joy that greeted England`s World Cup victory over Sweden on Saturday was heard throughout the land. Packed pubs and big-screen areas erupted as Gareth Southgate`s team dispatched their opponents 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the first time in 28 years.
Jul 08, 2018, 10:00 AM IST
England in FIFA World Cup 2018 semis because of collective spirit: Southgate
Sweden were lauded for their collective spirit heading into their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, however after his side secured a 2-0 win it was England manager Gareth Southgate purring about the togetherness of his young squad.
Jul 08, 2018, 09:57 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal schedule: France vs Belgium; England vs Croatia
France, Belgium, England and Croatia are the four semi-finalists of FIFA World Cup 2018, a lineup that signals a shift in the football power equation. In a historic first of sorts, the tournament in Russia does not feature even one of the powerhouses of football - Brazil, Germany and Argentina - in the semifinals.
Jul 08, 2018, 03:08 AM IST
Croatia shatter Russia's FIFA World Cup 2018 dream, meet England in semis
Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after the teams were level at 2-2 following extra time in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday and will meet England in the semi-finals.
Jul 08, 2018, 02:43 AM IST
Kazan confirmed as World Cup graveyard of champions
First Germany then Argentina and finally Brazil bowed out of the tournament at the Kazan Arena.
Jul 08, 2018, 01:05 AM IST
England erupts with joy as team reaches World Cup semi-final
Thousands crammed onto the shoreline at Brighton Beach in southern England erupted in joy as Harry Maguire headed home England’s first goal.
Jul 08, 2018, 00:47 AM IST
England in World Cup semi thanks to 'collective spirit': Gareth Southgate
Many narratives are being rewritten in Southgate’s first major tournament since being appointed coach of the senior side in September 2016 after several years coaching England’s youth ranks.
Jul 08, 2018, 00:25 AM IST
