FIFA says video reviews have been 99.3 percent correct
AP, Moscow :FIFA says video reviews are “close to perfection” at the first World Cup to use the system, claiming 99.3 percent of “match-changing” plays...
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Four things to look out for today’s World Cup
XINHUA, Moscow :The second day of knockout matches in the 2018 World Cup sees the hosts take on a Spanish side that has yet to...
Can Croatia repeat the feats of ‘idols of 98’?
XINHUA, Moscow:When asked by the press about the Croatia side which finished third in the 1998 World Cup finals in France, midfielder Ivan Rakitic said...
Injuries raise doubts about Brazil’s World Cup preparations
AP, Sochi :Brazil is going out of its way to defend its World Cup preparations and show its players’ injuries can’t be blamed on excessive...
Spain World Cup push on track despite upheaval, says Azpilicueta
AFP, Krasnodar :Cesar Azpilicueta is convinced Spain have what it takes to contend for the World Cup title despite a shaky start and the dismissal...
Results of group stage of World Cup
TASS, Moscow :As a result of the group stage of the World Cup, the Russian team reached the 1/8 finals for the first time in...
Belgium beat England 1-0, move into tougher side of draw
AP, Kaliningrad :England barely seemed troubled by losing. Belgium appeared to be a reluctant winner.Such was the curious conclusion to the group stage at the...
No plan to change fair play rule: FIFA
FIFA said it had no plans to change its fair play criteria that allowed Japan to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup...
How the 16 teams rank ahead of the World Cup’s knockout stages
AFP, Saint Petersburg :After 15 days of triumphs, tears and controversy, the World Cup’s group stage drew to a close on Thursday.Here, the ranks of...
