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Croatian midfielder Luka Modric.

Heroes who built Croatia

Boban was a player of Dinamo who embodied Croatian aspirations for a separate nation.

15 July 2018 1:14 AM IST

Croatian team warm-up before training sessions ahead of their World Cup final to be played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday.

Champagne on ice for Didier

It is difficult for neutrals to love Deschamps in Russia because he has not allowed his talent-rich team to express...

15 July 2018 1:10 AM IST

French players warm-up before training sessions ahead of their World Cup final to be played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday.

Fifa World Cup 2018: The final countdown

French force up against fortified Croatians in football's biggest match.

15 July 2018 1:06 AM IST

The underdog Croatia has much chance as the favourite France to take home coveted Jules Rimet from the final in Moscow this evening at the Luzhniki Stadium.

A fairy tale that has wowed the world

The kick-off at 8.30 pm is tailor-made for India, so plonk yourself in front of TV to take in the riveting drama.

15 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

A month is over and July 15 will see the play-making and hardworking Croatians take on the favourites France, and city fans are sure about who they are supporting.

French attack vs Croatian midfield

There's a streak of excitement in the air as footie fans are looking forward to the grand finale, which is slated to...

15 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

Meunier, who missed the semi-final loss to France due to suspension, scored after just four minutes before Hazard grabbed a late second as Belgium eclipsed the side that came fourth at the 1986 edition.(Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Eden Hazard, Belgium prove too good for England...

Belgium have now defeated England twice in a fortnight.

14 July 2018 9:52 PM IST

Southgate is determined to paint a positive picture of Englands tournament, despite the agony of missing out on their first final since 1966.(Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: England and Belgium battle for consolation prize

Both teams will line up in Saint Petersburg with a sense of what might have been as France and Croatia prepare for...

14 July 2018 5:00 PM IST

Didier Deschamps has taken France to their second straight major tournament final, giving them the opportunity to make up for their bitter defeat at the hands of Portugal at the Euro 2016 tournament hosted in France. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: France coach Didier Deschamps on verge of history

If he leads his country to World Cup glory on Sunday he will become just the 3rd man in history to lift the trophy as...

14 July 2018 4:40 PM IST

Chelsea believe they have got in Sarri an astute tactician who produces sides playing exciting football with his three years at Napoli harvesting two second-placed finishes in Serie A.(Photo: AP)

Premier League: Maurizio Sarri succeeds Antonio Conte as Chelsea...

Winning trophies didn't save Conte being shown the Stamford Bridge exit door.

14 July 2018 3:34 PM IST

Its a final between a gifted French side with the second-youngest squad at the tournament, embodied by the lightning-quick Mbappe, who face a Croatian team inspired by Luka Modric, arguably the finest midfielder in the world at the moment. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia stand between Mbappe's France and glory

It is a final very few people could have anticipated four weeks ago, when the competition in Russia was just beginning.

14 July 2018 11:19 AM IST

Football administration in Africa is plagued by corruption, cronyism and lack of dynamism, problems its Indian counterpart is eerily familiar with. (Representational image)

Daniel Amokachi strikes a chord

Amokachi was part of the Nigeria's golden generation that dazzled in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups.

14 July 2018 6:40 AM IST

While France may be a favourite, all eyes are on the underdogs Croatia

Cheering on the underdogs

The stage is set. The two teams will fight it out to take home the ultimate footballing prize.

14 July 2018 12:00 AM IST