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Cristiano Ronaldo (left).

Belgium were involved in two belters

Sixty matches have gone, four to go. Many of them were memorable. Here is a list of the best of the lot.

11 July 2018 1:32 AM IST

Englands Ashley Young (left) shares a light moment with Marcus Rashford during a training session. (Photo: AP)

Why England are likeable now?

The English goalkeeper has not grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Above all, England are likeable.

11 July 2018 1:27 AM IST

Croatian players flex their muscles as they take part in a practice session at the Luzhniki training field in Moscow ahead of their semifinal match against England. (Photo: AFP)

Fifa World Cup: England, Croatia in bitter battle to grab spot in...

England must first overcome a gritty Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Wednesday before the big match.

11 July 2018 1:06 AM IST

French players celebrate their match-winning goal. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup: Samuel Umtiti scores as France beat Belgium to reach...

Full-time, France 1 (Samuel Umtiti 51') - Belgium 0.

10 July 2018 11:08 PM IST

Madrid says it has reached an agreement with Juventus after a request by Ronaldo. (Photo: AP)

It's official! Cristiano Ronaldo joins Serie A giants Juventus from...

The 33-year-old Ronaldo is currently on vacation in Greece after Portugal's elimination from the World Cup.

10 July 2018 9:46 PM IST

The 34-year-old Torres held discussions with Football Federation Australia and officials of A-League glamor club Sydney FC, raising hopes he might add some star power to the A-League which has seen flagging attendances and TV ratings. (Photo: AP)

Fernando Torres signs for Japan's J1 League side Sagan Tosu from...

Torres joins Andres Iniesta in the J1 League, who will play for Vissel Kobe after leaving Barcelona.

10 July 2018 6:22 PM IST

Ognjen Vukojevic and Croatia defender Domagoj Vida published the glory to Ukraine video on social media after the match on Saturday in a move which was criticised by Russian politicians and led to a warning from FIFAs disciplinary committee. (Photo: Screengrab)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia sack assistant coach Vukojevic over...

Vukojevic, a member of Croatia's coaching staff, posted a glory to Ukraine' video after Croatia beat Russia in the World...

10 July 2018 11:21 AM IST

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

God is not a bad word in Russia today

The magnificent cathedral is a replica of an even more beautiful church that was demolished during the Soviet communist...

10 July 2018 1:01 AM IST

Argentina's loss could be Argentine's gain

Horacio Elizondo, also from Argentina, was the last to achieve the rare honour at the 2006 World Cup.

10 July 2018 12:57 AM IST

Denis Cheryshev

Lewa loses, Russia win

As the 21st World Cup is a week away from its conclusion, the time is ripe to draw a list of winners and losers in...

10 July 2018 12:55 AM IST

Variety is recipe for success in football

Brazil's resplendent record in the World Cup can also be traced to the integration of all races in the country's...

10 July 2018 12:50 AM IST

Kevin De Bruyne (left) of Belgium heads the ball next to teammate Marouane Fellaini during a training session. (Photo: AFP)

Fiery Belgians up against French finesse in World Cup semifinal

The match on Tuesday will decide once and for all whether Pogba is an overrated show pony or indeed a world-class...

10 July 2018 12:47 AM IST