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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Cahill chases history after making Aussie squad

  June 12, 2018 11:47 IST

  With a new formation in the works, Cahill's best chance of playing time is likely as an impact player from the bench.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Peru returns to finals after 36-year absence

  June 12, 2018 11:36 IST

  While lacking stars, Peru will be hoping its ability to adapt to different conditions serves it well across Russia.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Eriksen key to Denmark emulating 1992 heroics

  June 12, 2018 11:20 IST

  This will be Denmark's fifth appearance at a World Cup and the team has got out of its group on three of the previous four occasions, reaching the quarterfinals in 1998.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Star-studded Croatia has potential to shine

  June 12, 2018 11:06 IST

  After France, Croatia qualified for three more World Cups in 2002, 2006 and 2014 but was always eliminated in the group stage.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream

  June 12, 2018 10:52 IST

  The Icelandic fairytale is made more charming by its vociferous and passionate fans, who made the "thunderclap" war chant the soundtrack of that summer in Euro Cup 2016.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Nigeria strong and calm under Rohr, for now

  June 12, 2018 10:36 IST

  Nigeria has an array of attacking options that includes Premier League talent in Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks

  June 12, 2018 10:25 IST

  Argentina secured its spot in Russia in the last round of South American qualifiers thanks to Messi's hat-trick against Ecuador.

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  Romelu Lukaku on target again as Belgium demolish Costa Rica 4-1 in World Cup warm-up

  June 12, 2018 9:06 IST

  Dries Mertens opened the scoring for the Red Devils before striker Lukaku took his international tally to 36 in 69 matches with a volley and header either side of halftime.

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  Watford secures transfer of Deulofeu from Barcelona

  June 11, 2018 17:53 IST

  Deulofeu has previously played at Sevilla, AC Milan and Everton on loan deals.

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  India need to play tough away games before Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri

  June 11, 2018 16:56 IST

  Sunil Chhetri is now aiming for a strong showing in the Asian Cup next year where India are clubbed with UAE, Bahrain and Thailand.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia on abject form for home World Cup

  June 11, 2018 14:14 IST

  Russia's best chance of a first World Cup win since 2002 is in the opening game June 14 against Saudi Arabia.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt's hopes rest on Mohamed Salah's recovery

  June 11, 2018 13:45 IST

  Egypt qualified for the tournament for the first time in 28 years, and its chances in Group A against host Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay mainly rest on the 25-year-old Salah.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption

  June 11, 2018 13:34 IST

  After Luis Suarez was expelled from the 2014 tournament in disgrace for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, Uruguay was eliminated by Colombia in the round of 16.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Unbeaten in qualifying, Iran faces tougher test

  June 11, 2018 13:23 IST

  Iran's route to the round of 16 from Group B could be blocked by defending European champion Portugal and 2010 World Cup winner Spain.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal's hopes aided by extra rest for Ronaldo

  June 11, 2018 13:10 IST

  The five-time world player of the year is leading a squad that broke through to win its first major title at the 2016 European Championship.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Morocco back after 2 decades with eye on 2 events

  June 11, 2018 13:01 IST

  Most of the squad wasn't born when Morocco became the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, finishing ahead of England, Poland and Portugal in 1986.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Last stand for stars of Spain's golden generation

  June 11, 2018 12:55 IST

  Spain coach Julen Lopetegui successfully blended emerging talent with the experience provided by veterans to qualify for an 11th straight World Cup.

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  Coach Constantine hails Team India's character and resilience after Intercontinental Cup win

  June 11, 2018 12:33 IST

  Stephen Constantine also lauded skipper Sunil Chhetri and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu after India's 2-0 victory over Kenya in the final of Intercontinental Cup.

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  India has potential to play in FIFA World Cup soon: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  June 11, 2018 11:25 IST

  Rathore said the training opportunities and support for the players are much better now and also urged schools to focus on promoting sports and not just academics.

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  Neymar on target once again as Brazil thrash Austria 3-0 in warm-up match

  June 10, 2018 23:51 IST

  Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus were on target as Brazil cruised past Austria with some fancy footwork.

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  Chhetri equals Messi, becomes second-highest goalscorer after Ronaldo; Tendulkar, Sehwag lead wishes

  June 10, 2018 23:41 IST

  The Indian football skipper has equalled Lionel Messi's tally of 64 goals to become the joint highest active scorer after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.

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  Sunil Chhetri's brace helps India beat Kenya 2-0 to win Intercontinental Cup

  June 10, 2018 23:41 IST

  Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri was a man on a mission once again as he helped India beat Kenya 2-0 to win the Intercontinental Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena.

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  Messi-mania reaches another level as tea-stall owner in Kolkata paints house in Argentina colours

  June 12, 2018 23:45 IST

  Shib Shankar Patra runs his tea stall from the ground floor of his three-storied building, gives his building a fresh coat of light blue and white shade.

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  Bhaichung Bhutia, IM Vijayan question India's football culture

  June 10, 2018 14:04 IST

  FIFA remains convinced of football's potential in the world's second most populous nation, its belief bookended by the successful hosting of the U-17 World Cup last year.

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  Aspas's late strike helps Spain edge Tunasia in World Cup warm-up clash

  June 10, 2018 15:36 IST

  Spain remained undefeated through 20 matches under coach Julen Lopetegui.

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  Sloppy France equalize late in 1-1 draw with US

  June 10, 2018 10:42 IST

  France missed several first-half chances and was punished in the 44th when the U.S. scored with its first meaningful attack through forward Julian Green.

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  IND vs KEN Final, Watch Football Match Final Live Streaming Online at Hotstar, Star Sports 2

  June 10, 2018 22:22 IST

  India vs Kenya Final Live Score: Watch Intercontinental Cup 2018 Football Match Live Streaming Online on Hotstar, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD & TV from Football Arena Mumbai and Get Football Score Live Updates at IndiaTV Sports

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  Colombia's Fabra ruled out of 2018 World Cup due to knee injury

  June 09, 2018 23:38 IST

  The Colombian Soccer Federation had announced Fabra's injury earlier on Saturday and said that the whole team and coaching staffs are with him and are deeply saddened by the news.