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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.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium fight back at the death to stun Japan 3-2 to enter quarters

  July 03, 2018 6:22 IST

  Belgium is the first team to overturn a two-goal deficit in a World Cup knockout match since West Germany beat England in extra time at the 1970 tournament.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar leads Brazil into quarter-finals with 2-0 win against Mexico

  July 02, 2018 23:20 IST

  The five-time World Cup champions will next face either Japan or Belgium in their seventh straight quarterfinal match, the stage they have reached at every World Cup since 1994.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: 1st-minute Denmark goal doesn't crack fastest top ten

  July 02, 2018 17:00 IST

  The credit for the fastest World Cup goal goes to Turkey's Hasan Sukur against South Korea in 2002.

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  Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah signs new long-term contract with Liverpool

  July 02, 2018 15:47 IST

  Salah scored 44 goals from 52 games for Liverpool last season in all competitions, including 32 goals in the Premier League.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium favourites against combative Japan

  July 02, 2018 13:00 IST

  Belgium topped Group D with a 100 per cent winning record following wins over Panama, Tunisia and England.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil prepare for Samara samba in last 16 clash vs Mexico

  July 02, 2018 12:36 IST

  Brazil and Mexico are two of the countries who have the biggest number of fans with them in Brazil.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain's 'tiki-taka' generation is finally done

  July 02, 2018 11:05 IST

  Russia won a World Cup knockout game for the first time since the Soviet Union in 1966, defeating Spain 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Not elegant but functional, Russia's Dzyuba a model for team

  July 02, 2018 10:56 IST

  Artyom Dzyuba forced a penalty and scored from the spot to keep Russia in the game after falling behind 1-0 Sunday.

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  Iniesta retires from Spain after World Cup loss to Russia

  July 02, 2018 10:18 IST

  Iniesta, who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, had already hinted this would be his final tournament with the national team.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia oust Denmark after Subasic heroics in shootout

  July 02, 2018 8:44 IST

  Croatia advanced to the quarterfinals on Sunday with a 3-2 victory over Denmark on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia stun Spain on penalties, advance to quarterfinals

  July 01, 2018 23:35 IST

  The World Cup's lowest-ranked team — 70th when the tournament began — now advances to a quarterfinal after causing one of the biggest upsets of the tourney, defeating Spain on penalties. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Indian football fan killed in car crash in Russia

  July 01, 2018 14:49 IST

  The accident took place on Saturday when Portugal was trounced by Uruguay in one of the first games of the knockout stages of the tournament.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Cavani scores twice as Uruguay oust Ronaldo and Portugal 2-1

  July 01, 2018 6:21 IST

  Uruguay, the two-time champions, will next face France in the quarter-finals on Friday in Nizhny Novgorod.

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  Argentina's Mascherano announces retirement from international football after World Cup exit

  June 30, 2018 22:40 IST

  Mascherano, who has played at four World Cups, made his debut for Argentina in 2003 and holds the record for most appearances for Argentina with 147.

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  FIFA WC 2018: France edge Argentina 4-3, end Messi's hopes and reach quarters

  June 30, 2018 22:48 IST

  Following an exhilarating display between two former champions, France came from behind to defeat Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain face stern test against Russia in pre-quarters

  June 30, 2018 21:18 IST

  The 2010 World Cup champions Spain, have a tough task set up on the road to glory as they take on hosts Russia for a spot in the quarterfinals. 

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  FIFA WC 2018: Dominant Belgium must live up to hype, face Japan in round of 16 clash

  June 30, 2018 19:09 IST

  Belgium averaged three goals per game, and looked flashy even when playing mostly reserves against England in winning the last group game.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico captain Andres Guardado calls out Neymar for embellishment

  June 30, 2018 16:10 IST

  The Brazilian squad and their supporters, meanwhile, have been complaining since the start of the 2018 tournament in Russia that the officials don't do enough to protect Neymar from fouls.

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  FIFA WC 2018: France chalk out plans to stop Messi and Co. for place in quarters

  June 29, 2018 23:57 IST

  While acknowledging Messi's exceptional skills, the French coach insisted his players will also need to focus on Argentina's other qualities ahead of the round of 16 clash.

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  World Cup knockout stage will be tough for Belgium, England: Fellaini

  June 29, 2018 16:59 IST

  On the win, the United midfielder wa content but has cautioned his Belgian teammates on the situations getting tougher as they advance onto the knockout phase.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Ronaldo vs Suarez takes focus as Uruguay face Portugal

  June 29, 2018 13:54 IST

  Uruguay won its group with shutout victories in its first three games. Portugal's path to second place in its group was more tenuous.

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  In cricket-mad India, one distant corner is crazy for football

  June 29, 2018 13:26 IST

  In this part of India, there's no messing about when it comes to football. Especially not during the World Cup.