2018 Fifa World Cup
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Received death threats after loss to Croatia in 2018 World Cup: Willy Caballero
Football | May 26, 2020, 05:01 PM ISTCaballero explained that he wasn't going for the chip that eventually led to Argentina suffering a massive defeat.
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Member of France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad auctions off medal for USD 71,875
Football | May 23, 2020, 11:09 AM ISTThe identity of the player is yet to be known. The information about the auction was although shared by Juliens Auction on their Twitter page.
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Brazil and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus says career 'stopped' after World Cup
Football | Mar 20, 2019, 01:44 PM ISTGabriel Jesus failed to score in Russia despite starting in each of Brazil's five matches as the designated center forward.
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Romelu Lukaku on target again as Belgium demolish Costa Rica 4-1 in World Cup warm-up
Football | Jun 12, 2018, 09:06 AM ISTDries 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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Israel in uproar over Argentina pre-World Cup friendly snub
Football | Jun 07, 2018, 01:11 PM ISTIsrael were eagerly awaiting the sold-out international friendly scheduled for Saturday night at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium and the arrival of some of the world's best players.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Lukaku, Hazard on target as Belgium beat Egypt 3-0 in warm-up
Football | Jun 07, 2018, 11:22 AM ISTDriven forward by the speed and insight of Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium was up 2-0 at halftime before losing some fluency amid a flurry of substitutions after the break.
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Russia extend winless run against Turkey ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018
Football | Jun 06, 2018, 10:13 AM ISTRussia will go into its home World Cup without a win in seven games after drawing 1-1 with an under-strength Turkey team on Tuesday.
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Five football stars who might retire after FIFA World Cup 2018
Football | Jun 05, 2018, 10:54 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 will start from 14th June and it might be the last chance for many star players who want to achieve this ultimate glory.
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Spain held by Switzerland ahead of World Cup
Football | Jun 04, 2018, 09:06 AM ISTSpain was in control from the start but failed to capitalize on its chances and paid the prize after a second-half blunder by goalkeeper David de Gea.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Kompany exits early as Portugal hold Belgium to 0-0 draw in warm-up game
Football | Jun 03, 2018, 12:03 PM ISTThe Manchester City defender's career has been blighted by injuries, but he appeared fit ahead of the pre-World Cup friendly at the King Baudouin stadium.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: England warm-up in style with 2-1 win over Nigeria
Football | Jun 03, 2018, 10:03 AM ISTEngland relied on goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane before slackening in the second half to beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match on Saturday.
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FIFA 2018 WC: Germany beaten by Austria 2-1 on Manuel Neuer's return in warm-up
Football | Jun 03, 2018, 09:50 AM ISTThe Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who has recovered from a hairline fracture in his left foot, played the entire match but couldn't prevent the world champions, who were missing several regulars, from losing for the second straight game after a 1-0 defeat to Brazil in March.
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France show attacking potential with 3-1 win against Italy in 2018 FIFA World Cup warm-up match
Football | Jun 02, 2018, 07:08 AM ISTAntoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele scored, while Kylian Mbappe was involved in center half Samuel Umtiti's opening goal as France registered a 3-1 home win against Italy.
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Tunisia held 2-2 by 10-man Turkey in 2018 FIFA World Cup warm-up match
Football | Jun 02, 2018, 06:52 AM ISTTunisia conceded a last-gasp equaliser against 10-man Turkey on Friday to register a 2-2 draw in a World Cup warm-up match for the second game running.
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Germany coach Joachim Low rules out Real Madrid move
Football | Jun 02, 2018, 06:30 AM ISTLow's statement came on the eve of Germany's Saturday friendly against Austria prior to the 2018 World Cup.
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Recovering Neymar confirmed in Brazil's World Cup squad
Football | May 15, 2018, 12:04 AM ISTBrazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said at a news conference on Monday in Rio de Janeiro that he examined Neymar on the weekend and the results were positive.
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FIFA WC 2018: Russia my last shot at World Cup glory, says Lionel Messi
Football | Dec 07, 2017, 04:34 PM ISTThe 30-year-old Barcelona forward is still seeking his first senior trophy with the Albiceleste, having come painfully close in the past three and a half years as a losing finalist in the 2014 World Cup, 2015 Copa America and 2016 Copa America.
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FIFA World Cup 2018 draw: Iceland eyes 'romantic' World Cup debut against Lionel Messi's Argentina
Football | Dec 02, 2017, 01:35 PM ISTArgentina will be the opponent for Iceland's debut as the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup finals tournament.
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India to play 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Rd 1 in Guwahati
Football | Feb 09, 2015, 03:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Indian senior national football team will play their home match of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup at the Indira Gandhi
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FIFA racism adviser fears boycott of 2018 WCup
Football | Nov 04, 2014, 11:05 PM ISTDoha, Qatar: FIFA anti-racism adviser Tokyo Sexwale believes black players could boycott the 2018 World Cup and urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to demand tougher action against racism in football. Sexwale, who was an anti-apartheid campaigner