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Lionel Messi trains ahead of the match against France. (Photo:AP)

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Fresh start

Messi looks to rejuvenate as Argentina take on France.

29 Jun 2018 8:15 PM GMT

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Madrid rivalry resumes in Russia as Uruguay,...

Ronaldo has already scored four times at this World Cup, including a hat-trick when Portugal drew 3-3 with Spain.

29 Jun 2018 11:14 AM GMT

Argentina, and Messis health is under scrutiny too, according to former France captain Marcel Desailly.(Photo: AP)

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FIFA World Cup 2018, France vs Argentina: Focus on Messi, Griezmann in...

The first last-16 match in Russia promises to be a fascinating clash of two under-achieving sides who are supposedly on...

29 Jun 2018 11:02 AM GMT

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FIFA World Cup 2018: What we learnt from the group stage matches

The knockouts begin with two mouthy-watering clashes: Uruguay v Portugal and France v Argentina.

29 Jun 2018 7:23 AM GMT

With the group stage of the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup done and dusted, the competition gets even more tougher for the teams who have qualified for the round of 16. (Photo: AP / AFP)

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Round of 16 schedule, teams, live streaming and...

Belgium beat England to top spot in their World Cup group on Thursday.

29 Jun 2018 3:59 AM GMT

Yerry Mina scored the only goal. The 6-foot-5 (1.95-meter) Barcelona defender leapt above a pair of Senegalese defenders to head the ball hard off the ground, off Senegal goalkeeper Khadim Ndiayes hand and into the net, sending the enthusiastic Colombian fans at Samara Stadium into a frenzy. (Photo: AFP)

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FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Senegal as Yerry Mina guides Colombia...

Colombia will face England on Tuesday in Moscow, while Japan goes on to face Belgium in Rostov-on-Don on Monday.

29 Jun 2018 3:08 AM GMT

Although Belgium gets what appears to be an easier match against Japan in the round of 16, it could get trickier with a victory in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. (Photo: Fifa official site)

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Belgium beats England 1-0, moves into tougher side of draw

Belgium did collect the three points, beating England 1-0, and secured first place in the group on Adnan Januzaj's...

29 Jun 2018 12:12 AM GMT

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New low for Germany

Joachim's loyalty clouded his vision.

28 Jun 2018 7:21 PM GMT

The unexpected exit of Germany just before kick-off sent them into raptures, as they all know their country cant be humiliated by a 7-1 margin again, in Russia.

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Flashy Brazil fans grab the eyeballs

An impromptu procession taken out by Brazilian fans before the Serbia match caught the attention of all.

28 Jun 2018 7:16 PM GMT

Paulinho scores Brazils first goal during their Group E match against Serbia at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

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Fifa World Cup 2018: Brazil bulldoze

Goals from Paulinho, Thiago ensure knockout berth.

28 Jun 2018 7:14 PM GMT

$Azmoun said his mother had been recovering from a serious illness, but the insults caused it to flare up again. Between football and his mother, he wrote on Instagram that \I chose my mother.\ (Photo: AP)$ Sports

World Cup: Iran's Sardar Azmoun quits international football after...

Azmoun had been built up as Iran's top goal-scoring threat before the tournament and has scored 23 goals in 36...

28 Jun 2018 3:57 PM GMT

Rooney had most recently been with Everton, where he scored 11 goals in 40 games. (Photo: AP)

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Major League Soccer: DC United complete signing of Wayne Rooney from...

Rooney, 32, is the all-time leading scorer for England's national team and Manchester United in the Premier League.

28 Jun 2018 3:07 PM GMT