Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland
AP, Rostov-On-Don : Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.The five-time champions were...
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World Cup holders Germany left stunned by Mexico
Defending champions Germany have crashed to their first defeat in an opening game of a World Cup since 1982.Hirving Lozano’s clinical finish earned Mexico a...
Egypt goalkeeper declines beer-sponsored World Cup award
AP, St. Petersburg : An Egypt team official has confirmed goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy declined to receive a player of the match trophy at the World...
Ronaldo bust swapped at Madeira airport
AFP, Lisbon : The controversial bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo at the airport on Madeira which bears his name has been replaced, Portuguese media reported...
Panama coach blunt and honest before World Cup debut
AP, Sochi : Panama coach Hernan Dario Gomez isn’t in the business of sugarcoating the truth before his team makes history by playing in its...
Portugal versus Spain – past encounters
AFP, Sochi : Friday’s World Cup clash between Portugal and Spain will be their fourth meeting at a major tournament this century, going back to...
Argentina great Zanetti excited by 2030 World Cup bid
AFP, Moscow : Former Argentina star Javier Zanetti said it would be a “great satisfaction” for his country to host the 2030 World Cup as...
Senior Russian MP urges care and hospitality towards FIFA World Cup fans
TASS, Moscow : The chairman of the State Duma’s committee for sports, tourism and youth urges the Russians to surround foreign fans with care and...
Maasranga, Nagorik to telecast all World Cup matches live
Two Bangladeshi private satellite TV channels — Maasranga TV and Nagorik TV — will telecast live all the matches of the 32-nation FIFA World Cup’2018...