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  FIFA WC 2018: Varane, Griezmann on target as France defeat Uruguay 2-0, book semifinals berth

  July 06, 2018 22:13 IST

  In a one-sided affair, the Frenchmen cruised forward as they book their place in the semifinals after defender Varane and striker Griezmann helped Les Blues crush a depleted Uruguay 2-0.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo 'eternally grateful' to Real Madrid if he leaves, says agent

  July 06, 2018 13:06 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo hinted after the Champions League final in May that he could be leaving Real Madrid.

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  Belgium's Lukaku welcomes Brazil challenge at World Cup

  July 06, 2018 12:57 IST

  Belgium is trying to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1986.

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  Brazil's Danilo out of World Cup with ankle injury

  July 06, 2018 12:40 IST

  Danilo suffered a ligament injury in his left ankle during the team's training session in Kazan, a day before Brazil plays Belgium in the quarterfinals.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: First quarterfinals feature familiar foes

  July 06, 2018 12:11 IST

  The first match features a number of teammates on their professional clubs facing off against each other when France takes on Uruguay.

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  FIFA WC 2018: England's Stones says Colombia is the 'dirtiest team' he's faced

  July 05, 2018 23:25 IST

  England won a penalty shootout after a feisty, physical round-of-16 game finished 1-1 following extra time and with eight yellow cards handed out by the referee.

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  FIFA WC 2018: Confident Russia aim to end Croatia's run in quarterfinal clash

  July 05, 2018 22:16 IST

  Croatia also reached the quarterfinals on penalties after overcoming a spirited Denmark team, and is now aiming to match its best-ever when they reached the semis in 1998.

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  Draws for Asiad football announced, India not part of it

  July 05, 2018 16:35 IST

  The Indian men's football team was hoping to use the Asian Games as a build up for next year's AFC Asian Cup.

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  Suarez unaffected by his ignominious history at World Cups, says 'have to live in present'

  July 05, 2018 15:57 IST

  At both his previous tournaments, the Uruguay striker hasn't just left disappointed, he's left in disgrace, labelled a cheat in one and the world's dirtiest player in the other.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium's high scorers take on Brazil's miserly defense in quarters

  July 05, 2018 14:02 IST

  Belgium is the competition's top scorer with 12 in its four games, with the goals spread around the team. Lukaku has four but seven of his teammates have scored, too.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Southgate embraced own misery to change England mindset

  July 05, 2018 13:48 IST

  Southgate embraced his own public humiliation to help the current generation of players prepare to cope with setbacks.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: France's speed pitted against Uruguay's defense in quarters

  July 05, 2018 13:48 IST

  Uruguay have given up only one goal in four World Cup matches, and France have scored seven - most in the 4-3 victory over Argentina in the round of 16.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar urged to stop acting, win titles to get FIFA award

  July 05, 2018 13:35 IST

  A debate about Neymar faking injury and overreacting to tackles is polarizing opinion between European outrage and Brazilian defence.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: European, South American referees picked for quarter-finals

  July 05, 2018 12:59 IST

  The Uruguay vs. France game will be refereed by Nestor Pitana of Argentina on Friday in Nizhny Novgorod.

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  FIFA rebukes Diego Maradona for criticising World Cup referee

  July 05, 2018 12:42 IST

  FIFA hit back at Diego Maradona for telling Venezuelan broadcaster Telesur the outcome of Tuesday's game in Moscow was a "monumental theft."

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  Ex-Brazil star Ronaldo defends Neymar against play-acting claims

  July 05, 2018 11:17 IST

  Ronaldo called on critics to be more objective and said referees were not providing sufficient protection for Brazil's No. 10.

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  Real Madrid say reports of Kylian Mbappe deal 'completely false'

  July 04, 2018 23:12 IST

  The denial comes two days after Madrid dismissed a report that they had offered to buy Neymar from PSG for a world record transfer of 310 million euros ($360 million).

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Once a critic, Brazil coach Tite now defends Neymar

  July 04, 2018 18:04 IST

  Neymar had been accused of faking an injury in the game, and video of Tite's criticism was widely viewed.

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  Warm in blankets, Thai boys smile, joke with rescuer in cave

  July 04, 2018 13:37 IST

  The boys aged 11-16, and their 25-year-old coach disappeared after they went exploring in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in northern Chiang Rai province after a soccer game June 23.

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  Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel hid dad's abduction, played World Cup match

  July 04, 2018 12:07 IST

  Mikel decided to hide the news from his teammates and coach so as not to destabilize the team and went ahead and played the game in Russia.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: England break penalty shootout jinx to beat Colombia

  July 04, 2018 6:20 IST

  England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals by beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

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  Real Madrid's Ronaldo to Juventus for 100 Million Euros? Highly likely to happen: Reports

  July 03, 2018 23:36 IST

  The Old Lady are willing to lure in the 33-year old by offering a four-year contract and 30 Million Euros per year. 

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  FIFA WC 2018: Forsberg's lone goal helps Sweden oust Switzerland, book quarterfinals berth

  July 03, 2018 22:30 IST

  Emil Forsberg scored a deflected goal in the 66th minute to give the Swedes a 1-0 victory over Switzerland a place in the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.

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  Joachim Loew to remain Germany coach despite early World Cup exit

  July 03, 2018 18:50 IST

  Loew has been in charge since taking over after the 2006 World Cup, where he was assistant to predecessor Jurgen Klinsmann.

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  EPL: Arsenal sign Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund; Chambers pens extension

  July 03, 2018 17:55 IST

  The 30-year-old center back is the third new arrival since Unai Emery replaced Arsene Wenger as manager in May, joining full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner and goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: David De Gea reputation at all-time low following Spain's exit

  July 03, 2018 12:49 IST

  In four matches David De Gea managed to save just one shot on target from 11 he faced, including four from Sunday's penalty shoot-out.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden, Switzerland eye spot in last 8

  July 03, 2018 11:07 IST

  Switzerland are hoping to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 while Sweden last appeared in the last eight in 1994, when they finished third.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: England against Colombia and history for a place in quarter-finals

  July 03, 2018 11:07 IST

  England have shown themselves to be a huge threat from set pieces with six of the eight goals they have scored in Russia scored from dead-ball situations.