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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)

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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)

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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

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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

An old picture of the Ambalavayal F.C. team

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Never too old for football

James P.H. is one of the oldest members of Ambalavayal Football Club.

14 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

$Infantino told Russian president Vladimir Putin in a meeting at the Kremlin last week that the world \fell in love with Russia,\ over the past four weeks. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino rates 2018 World Cup as 'best ever'

Infantino said preconceived notions of the country had been changed by the positive experiences of more than one million...

13 July 2018 9:20 PM IST

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FIFA World Cup: Official match ball carriers bring India on field in...

A total of 64 children from across the world are selected to be Official Match Ball Carriers.

13 July 2018 7:12 PM IST

Chelsea began a terse, four-sentence statement on its website, Chelsea Football Club and Antonio Conte have parted company. (Photo: AFP)

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Chelsea sack Antonio Conte after 2 years, Maurizio Sarri likely to...

The Italian coach regularly grumbled about his failure to exert control, particularly over transfers.

13 July 2018 12:57 PM IST

Robert Holjevac with his younger brother.

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He can't see but has vision for football

As an expert on history, Holjevac offered his insights on football's importance for the Balkan country.

13 July 2018 5:52 AM IST

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Goals that lit up Russia

The World Cup in Russia has had its fair share of spectacular goals. Here is the list of the best ahead of the final.

13 July 2018 1:00 AM IST

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World Cup final means a lot to Croatians: Eugene Galekovic

The 31-year-old, who joined Melbourne last season and made an instant impact scoring nine goals in the A-League, is...

13 July 2018 12:57 AM IST

Hrvoje, younger brother of Croatian defender Domagoj Vida, and his girlfriend Andrea.

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Colourful Croats toast their historic victory

Zoran Lukovic, a middle-aged Croatian, said his joy knew no bounds

13 July 2018 12:53 AM IST

Croatias Dejan Lovren (left) and Sime Vrsaljko (right) block Marcus Rashford of England during their semifinal at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

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Fifa World Cup 2018: CROATTACK!

With a population of just above four million, Croatia became the smallest nation after Uruguay to reach the World Cup...

13 July 2018 12:43 AM IST