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Neymars exaggerated reaction the player dramatically writhed on the turf after Layun approached him suggested a repeat of the play-acting that marred his play in the group phase. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Referee duped by Neymar play-acting, says Mexico...

Mexico's coach claimed the play-acting, and the ensuing delays in play, had been badly handed by Italian referee...

3 July 2018 4:18 AM GMT

Having also exited the last 16 in both 2002 and 2010, Japan suffered knock-out stage heartbreak for the third time. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Belgium beats Japan 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Goals by Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui in four devastating minutes had put Japan 2-0 up early in the second half to...

2 July 2018 8:30 PM GMT

Lin Ji Jia and his 69-year-old mother Yuan Zhang.

Chinese mom-son duo hog limelight at Luzhniki arena

After leaving his mother in the hotel to watch five matches here, Lin finally brought her to the Luzhniki, the citadel...

2 July 2018 7:55 PM GMT

A Russian fan celebrates on a lamp post in central Moscow. (Photo: AFP)

Russia rocks as Spain stumble

After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Russia hadn't progressed even to the second round of the World Cup.

2 July 2018 7:50 PM GMT

Harry Kane, England captain

Fifa World Cup 2018: English test for Colombia

Rodriguez showed how valuable he was to Colombia with two sublime assists in a 3-0 win over Poland here.

2 July 2018 7:49 PM GMT

Russia were at least unpretentious about their goal: a shootout. And, they did what they had to do defend as a team to achieve their objective. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Spanish tiki-taka or a sleeping pill?

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov defended his strategy after the match.

2 July 2018 7:46 PM GMT

Neymar scored a stunner to send Brazil to the quarterfinals. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup: Neymar, Firmino send Brazil to quarterfinal by beating...

Full time, Brazil 2 (Neymar 51', Firmino 89')- Mexico 0.

2 July 2018 1:39 PM GMT

The Blue Tigers, are currently ranked 14th in Asia, after a string of good performances in international matches of late. (Photo: PTI)

Willing to send football team to Asian Games on own cost: AIFF

Only those national teams which are ranked between 1-8 at the continental level, are cleared for the Games.

2 July 2018 12:11 PM GMT

Mohamed Salah was named the PFA Players Player of the Year and Football Writers Associations Footballer of the Year. (Photo: AFP)

Egypt's Mohamed Salah signs new long-term deal with Liverpool

The 26-year-old netted 32 times in the Premier League, breaking the record for the most goals scored in a 38-game...

2 July 2018 8:20 AM GMT

The Barcelona midfielders winner came after Milan Badelj and Josip Pivaric saw their penalties saved by Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Croatia beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup last eight

Croatia won 3-2 and advanced to their first quarter-finals since the 1998 World Cup in France.

1 July 2018 9:17 PM GMT

Russian players rush to hug goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev (left) after he makes a save during the penalty shootout against Spain at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Spanish Lullabye

Russia win 4-3 on penalties

1 July 2018 7:32 PM GMT

Move over CR7 & Messi, Mbappe's here

A combination of Brazilian Ronaldo and his compatriot Thierry Henry, the exciting Mbappe is here to stay.

1 July 2018 7:27 PM GMT