Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive penalty as Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties to book a World Cup quarter-final showdown with hosts Russia. Few hours after Russia stunned Spain to advance to the next stage by sealing the game on penalties, Croatia followed suit. Croatia could have sealed the game deep in the extra time. […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Andres Iniesta retires from International Football
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following the team’s exit against Russia. The Spanish maestro decided to bid goodbye to Spain after the side’s exit from the 2018 World Cup. The 34-year-old came on as a substitute as Spain lost 4-3 on penalties to the hosts in the last 16 on Sunday. Iniesta’s last […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018 : Defensive solidity as important to Brazil as Neymar, Coutinho
Sochi (Russia), Jul 1: Neymar may well be the center of attention as Brazil chase a record sixth World Cup triumph in Russia. But if the South Americans successfully emulate the class of 1958 by winning a World Cup on European soil, there is a strong likelihood that their rock-solid defense will have something to […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia vs Denmark Match Preview
Croatia can no longer be considered a darkhorse at this tournament. The Vatreni dominated Group D. Which was after all labelled the group of death ahead of the tournament, by beating Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland without any problems. Croatia’s 3-0 win over Argentina was, in particular, impressive. The Vatreni led by playmaker Luka Modrić and by a fast and flexible attacking […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal Doesn’t Rely on Ronaldo – Fernando Santos
Portugal’s head coach, Fernando Santos says Portugal are not a one-man team reliant on their captain and all-time leading goalscorer, Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal will face Uruguay in the second match of the round of 16. Ronaldo had led the way for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2018. He scored four goals in three games to help the […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Messi, Ronaldo Set for the Knockout Round
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will take centre stage, as the FIFA World Cup 2018 shifts into high gear at the weekend. The knockout matches to begin on Saturday with Messi’s Argentina to face France in the first game. Messi-Ronaldo to add fireworks on Saturday evening in Russia Football heavyweights France, Argentina, Portugal and Brazil […]
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Ex-FC Barcelona head arraigned for corruption linked to Brazilian football body
Madrid, June30: A judge at Spain’s national court on Friday ordered the arraignment of a former president of Catalan football giants FC Barcelona and his wife on charges of money laundering, belonging to a criminal organisation and embezzling funds from Brazil’s football federation, CBF. Judge Carmen Lamela said in a court finding that Sandro Rosell, his […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018, Pre-Quarterfinals – Portugal vs Uruguay – Preview
With Portugal and Uruguay set to face off for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-finals, some players renowned for the dark arts will be under a microscope. Portugal to start as favorites Luis Suarez of Barcelona and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to be key figures in the second of the […]
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Lionel Andrés Messi – the Greatest Footballer of All Time
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittinigives an ultimate chill down the spine to even think about a player like him. And just like Sergio Ramos said, “Messi is light years ahead of Diego Maradona”. And what makes Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time? Ace footballer Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players in modern […]
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Ex-Russia coach visits squad’s training session
Novogorsk (Russia), June 28: Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, who helmed the Russian football team for four years, on Thursday paid a visit to his former pupils and cheered them ahead of their upcoming clash against Spain in the World Cup knockout stage. Hiddink coached Russia in 2006-10 and led the team to its greatest international success: […]