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If there was ever a time for this group of Belgians to find glory, this would seem to be it.(Photo: AFP)

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Highly touted Belgium start favourites against...

The Red Devils are loaded with talent and lofty expectation to match - in a group where they are the clear favorites...

18 Jun 2018 8:48 AM GMT

Mohamed Salah has been declared 100 percent fit by Egypts team doctor and his agent, leaving little doubt he will be thrown back into action in the Pharaohs hour of need. (Photo: AFP)

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah fitness a boost for Egypt ahead of...

The seven-time African champions will pose a much tougher task, but a lot will depend upon Salah's fitness.

18 Jun 2018 8:39 AM GMT

Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic gets into fight with Costa Rica bench players during their Group E encounter. (Photo: AP)

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Watch: One-man army! Serbia's Nemanja Matic fights with entire Costa...

The 29-year-old midfielder was involved in scuffle with Costa Rica assistant manager Luis Marin.

18 Jun 2018 8:35 AM GMT

England will face Panama after their clash against Tunisia, after which they will lock horns with Belgium, considered to be one of the biggest matches in this edition. (Photo: AP)

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2018 World Cup: England or Tunisia, who will win? Here's mystic...

England's group also consists of rivals Belgium and Panama.

18 Jun 2018 6:31 AM GMT

Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 64th minute, as the ball was successfully defended by goalkeeper annes Halldorsson. (Photo: AP)

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Israel defence minister takes a dig at Messi's Argentina post Iceland...

The South American outfit next face Croatia on Thursday, who are coming fresh from a 2-0 win over Nigeria.

18 Jun 2018 5:43 AM GMT

Ivan Rakitic (left) and Lionel Messi play together for Spanish champions Barcelona. (Photo:AP)

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2018 FIFA World Cup: Croatia to consult Ivan Rakitic for advice to...

Croatia face Argentina in Novgorod on Thursday and could put their opponents on the brink of an early exit.

18 Jun 2018 5:35 AM GMT

The Institute of Geological and Atmospheric Investigations said highly sensitive earthquake sensors registered tremors at two sites in the capital seven seconds after Hirving Lozanos 35th minute goal as the supporters jumped up and down to celebrate. (Photo: AP)

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World Cup 2018: Hirving Lozano's goal vs Germany caused quake in...

Mexicans jumping in jubilation on Sunday shook the ground hard enough to set off earthquake detectors and throngs danced...

18 Jun 2018 4:46 AM GMT

FIFA is looking into reports of alleged homophobic chants by Mexico fans during their countrys 1-0 World Cup win against Germany at Moscows Luzhniki stadium. (Photo: AFP)

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2018 World Cup: FIFA probes chants by Mexico fans for homophobia...

Mexico fans have long shouted an insult that gay rights groups argue is homophobic at keepers taking goal kicks.

18 Jun 2018 4:15 AM GMT

$Egypt team director Ihab Leheta said that Mohamed Elshenawy said a \few words\ and posed for photos in a brief ceremony, but didnt take the goblet. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy declines...

The trophy, an artistic red goblet, is sponsored by Budweiser. Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol.

18 Jun 2018 3:46 AM GMT

In my callow youth in Calcutta during the 70s, the football season meant just two clubs for all the tea in China - Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

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How English is the English Premier League?

The world's greatest footballers, the likes of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar do not feature in the EPL.

18 Jun 2018 12:22 AM GMT

Ramos also ignored a penalty claim late in the second half when Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus was wrestled to the ground by Manuel Akanji.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland holds Brazil to 1-1 draw

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring in the 20th minute, with a stylish volley that beat goalkeeper...

17 Jun 2018 8:25 PM GMT

Girls all set to participate in a football camp

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Kicking their way to a better future

All over the world, football is a fun game.In Anantapur, it's also a means of social upliftment.

17 Jun 2018 6:30 PM GMT