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Lenglet has been one of Sevillas stand-out players this season, with then coach Vincenzo Montella admitting earlier this year his French defender had the talent to play for a club like Barcelona. (Photo: AFP)

FC Barcelona complete signing of French defender Clement Lenglet from...

The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with a buyout clause valued at 300 million euros.

12 July 2018 8:09 PM IST

Premier League: Barcelona, Chelsea target Jean Seri signs for Fulham in record deal

Premier League: Barcelona, Chelsea target Jean Seri signs for Fulham...

The transfer is subject to international clearance and a work permit for the 16-times capped Seri.

12 July 2018 5:27 PM IST

Croatia, who were beaten in extra-time by Portugal at Euro 2016, became just the second team to go to extra-time in three consecutive World Cup games. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Three things we learned from Croatia's comeback...

With a population of just over four million, Croatia are the smallest nation to reach the final since Uruguay.

12 July 2018 1:59 PM IST

Kane looks set to claim the Golden Boot as the World Cups leading scorer, but the Tottenham star rarely looked like adding to his six goals against Croatia. (Photo: AFP)

England captain Harry Kane 'gutted' as Three Lions' World Cup dream...

England were hoping to reach a first World Cup final since 1966, but let an early lead slip to lose 2-1.

12 July 2018 1:49 PM IST

Not only did they reach the final of the masterpiece tournament for the first ever time, but also they became the smallest nation in terms of population to reach the final since Uruguay in 1950. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup: Croatia becomes lowest-ranked team to reach final after...

Croatia came back from behind to beat the Three Lions 2-1 in extra-time.

12 July 2018 1:14 PM IST

When Croatia scored the goal that took them into the World Cup final on Wednesday, an AFP photographer unwittingly became part of the celebrations as he was buried under a pile of joyous players. (Photo: )

FIFA World Cup 2018: Photographer becomes part of Croatia's goal...

As Mandzukic scored Croatia's winning goal, a photographer was buried under a pile of joyous players as the team...

12 July 2018 9:53 AM IST

For some, Englands success in reaching the last four has brought a much-needed sense of unity in a country still wracked by divisions over Brexit. (Photo: AFP / AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Forlorn but proud, fans applaud England despite...

England lose an early lead in the World Cup semi-final against Croatia and come up short once again.

12 July 2018 9:08 AM IST

About 10 minutes before Mandzukic scored, defender Sime Vrsaljko headed a shot on target off the goal line to keep the score tied. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Croatia reaches World Cup final for 1st time, beats England 2-1

England had been trying to reach its first World Cup final since winning its only title in 1966.

12 July 2018 2:26 AM IST

Denmark and France played out the first goalless draw of the 2018 World Cup.

You would want to forget these in a jiffy

The 21st edition of the World Cup has had its fair share of soporific matches.

12 July 2018 1:06 AM IST

Kylian Mbappe electrifies

Mbappe gave two assists in the first half and both of them should have resulted in goals.

12 July 2018 1:01 AM IST

French forward Olivier Giroud controls the ball as Belgium defender Vincent Kompany tries to play catch up on Monday.(Photo: AFP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Former champions block Belgium, barge into final

Umtiti's headed goal six minutes after half-time here on Tuesday was enough to send Les Bleus through to their third...

12 July 2018 12:57 AM IST

Though Messi and Co. had a chance to revive themselves in pre-quarter, they failed to do so, thus ending the World Cup dream of lakhs of fans.

Getting a kick from soccer

While Kerala may enjoy watching football during the World Cup, a deeper understanding of global football culture is...

12 July 2018 12:00 AM IST