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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium coach Martinez happy with win against Panama

  June 19, 2018 14:21 IST

  Romelu Lukaku was in top form on Monday as he scored a brace to lead his team to a 3-0 victory over Panama.

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  Forget stylish attacking moves, this is set-piece World Cup

  June 19, 2018 12:32 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo's third goal against Spain was one of three free kicks scored in the opening four days in Russia. That's as many as the entire tournament in Brazil four years ago.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil ask for clarification over VAR use in opener

  June 19, 2018 12:27 IST

  Brazil said it is asking FIFA to clarify if the system was used during two key second-half decisions that went against the five-time world champion in the 1-1 opening draw on Sunday.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Senegal to face confident Poland

  June 19, 2018 11:04 IST

  Senegal are making their comeback to the World Cup after 2002, while Poland are in Russia after failing to qualify for the 2010 and 2014 editions.  

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia eyeing knockout berth as Salah returns for Egypt

  June 19, 2018 11:05 IST

  Russia will be high on confidence after hammering Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their opening game in Moscow on Thursday, June 14.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia look to ride Falcao, Rodriguez show against Japan

  June 19, 2018 11:08 IST

  Colombia were at their best in Brazil four years ago, reaching the quarter-finals, their best result ever.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina coach plans major changes to team

  June 19, 2018 10:16 IST

  Sampaoli hasn't repeated the same team in the 12 games that he has been in charge of the national team.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Late header from Harry Kane gives England 2-1 win over Tunisia

  June 19, 2018 6:30 IST

  It was relief for Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate, who leapt into the air in delight as his World Cup debut as a coach got off to a winning start.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah still appears in discomfort ahead of Russia game

  June 18, 2018 23:54 IST

  Salah, the Premier League's player of the season, is recovering from injuring his shoulder while playing for Liverpool in last month's Champions League final.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Romelu Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium roll past Panama 3-0

  June 18, 2018 23:21 IST

  The two goals from Lukaku came shortly after Mertens scored from about 18 yards in the opening moments of the second half.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: FIFA charges Mexico after fans chant anti-gay slur

  June 18, 2018 22:08 IST

  Fans in Mexico use the chant to insult opposing goalkeepers as they take a goal kick. Widely considered a slur, some argue there is no discriminatory intent.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Kerala football fan cycles to Russia to watch Lionel Messi play

  June 18, 2018 19:56 IST

  Francis, who hopes to reach Moscow by June 21, said it is his long-cherished dream to meet Messi.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden get benefit of video review, beat South Korea 1-0

  June 18, 2018 20:32 IST

  Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist converted from the spot, sliding his shot into the bottom right corner in the 65th minute.

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  India set to play Saudi Arabia, China in run-up to AFC Asian Cup

  June 18, 2018 16:55 IST

  India are clubbed with UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A of the continental showpiece.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: What went wrong for Germany, Argentina, Spain and Brazil in opening fixtures

  June 18, 2018 15:03 IST

  As the first week of the World Cup is nearing its end, we analyse the main reasons behind the top team's debacle in their opening matches.

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  Jubilant Mexico fans trigger earthquake following win over Germany in World Cup

  June 18, 2018 12:51 IST

  Hirving Lozano's goal against Germany set off such a commotion that seismic detectors in Mexico City registered a false earthquake.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt goalkeeper declines Budweiser-sponsored award

  June 18, 2018 12:27 IST

  The trophy, an artistic red goblet, is sponsored by Budweiser and was awarded to Elshenawy following his impressive performance in the 1-0 loss to Uruguay.

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  Parity comes to World Cup as top nations fail to win opening games

  June 18, 2018 12:13 IST

  Five of the top six nations in the FIFA rankings have played, and none were able to win their opening games at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazilians disappointed after 1-1 tie against Switzerland

  June 18, 2018 12:01 IST

  Brazil joined the list of big teams like Germany, Spain and Argentina who failed to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: South Korea looking to upset Sweden

  June 18, 2018 11:22 IST

  South Korea have two draws and two losses from their four previous encounters with Sweden, although their last meeting was in 2005.  

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium not willing to take minnows Panama lightly

  June 18, 2018 10:55 IST

  Belgium were unbeaten in their qualifying campaign and after the quarter-final disappointment at Euro 2016, coach Martinez would aim to inspire his boys to do better.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland

  June 18, 2018 10:34 IST

  Switzerland dominated the midfield for long spells against a Brazil team that had been keen to start with a win after their disastrous exit as host in 2014.

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  FIFA WC 2018: Mexico stun defending champions Germany 1-0 in group match

  June 17, 2018 23:06 IST

  In what can be known as astonishing and flabbergasting, Mexico pulled off one of the biggest upsets as Lozano scored the decisive lone goal to beat defending champions Germany in the group stage.

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  FIFA WC 2018: French tactics under question after opening win against Australia

  June 17, 2018 21:59 IST

  Coming into the game with a three-pronged attack made of Mbappe, Griezmann and Dembele, France created very little and ultimately needed a controversial penalty and a lucky goal to prevail.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Kolarov's screamer helps Serbia beat Costa Rica 1-0

  June 17, 2018 20:41 IST

  Serbia, which missed out on the 2014 tournament, had the early advantage in a tough group that includes five-time champion Brazil and Switzerland.

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  Indian sportspersons back these nations in FIFA World Cup 2018

  June 17, 2018 18:33 IST

  While Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav is banking on Brazil to clinch the World Cup this year, boxer Akhil Kumar and golfer Rahil Gangjee want Ronaldo's Portugal to surprise everyone.

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  Mohamed Salah has the chance to get Egypt's World Cup party going

  June 17, 2018 17:40 IST

  Now Egypt can unleash Salah on Russia's lesser-regarded defense in St. Petersburg, and it could be an eye-opener for some people.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Studied Lionel Messi's penalties, says Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson

  June 17, 2018 13:45 IST

  Halldorsson said it was a dream come true to face the "best player in the world", adding his side had earned an important point in its first-ever World Cup match.