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Spain were tipped among the favourites until Lopetegui caused chaos by announcing he would become Real Madrids new coach after the World Cup. (Photo: AP)Sports
Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain coach after FIFA World Cup 2018...

Under the former Real Madrid defender, who had little previous coaching experience, 2010 winners Spain lost on penalties...

8 July 2018 8:37 PM IST

Pressure had already been mounting on the Arsenal midfielder in the World Cup run-up over a controversial photograph with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that was seized on to question his loyalty to Germany. (Photo: AFP)Sports
Mesut Ozil being made scapegoat for World Cup loss, should quit German...

Ozil, 29, has come in for hefty criticism in Germany after the World Champions crashed out in Russia.

8 July 2018 4:06 PM IST

Brazil were knocked out in an enthralling end-to-end encounter in Kazan on Friday that ended their chances of winning the World Cup for a record sixth time. (Photo: AFP)Sports
FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar terms Brazil's exit as -"saddest moment of...

The Paris Saint-Germain player came to Russia as one of the potential leading lights.

8 July 2018 3:18 PM IST

Russias unexpected run to the quarterfinals sparked a surge of support from fans who had largely been indifferent to the team before the World Cup started. (Photo: AP)Sports
FIFA World Cup 2018: With Russia out, who will home fans back?

By the knockout stage, supporters were chanting -"Roo-see-ah!-" at stadiums where the team wasn't even playing.

8 July 2018 1:07 PM IST

\Luck was against us,\ Russias coach Stanislav Cherchesov said. \My guys feel like conscript soldiers whose term of service was over just when they were preparing to go into battle.\ (Photo: AP)Sports
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov laments harsh end to World Cup dream

The World Cup hosts lost on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals to be knocked out of the tournament.

8 July 2018 11:11 AM IST

There were shouts of joy, hundreds of flares were lit and Croatian flags were waved as an estimated 15,000 fans celebrated the win for captain Luka Modrics side win in Zagrebs main square, where they had watched the match on a giant screen. (Photo: AFP)Sports
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia explodes with joy as team beats Russia to...

Croatia held their nerve to win the shootout 4-3, with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic scoring the decisive penalty.

8 July 2018 10:09 AM IST

Denis Cheryshev struck a stunning opener from distance to give the hosts the lead in the 31st minute but Croatia equalised through Andrej Kramaric just eight minutes later. (Photo: Fifa official site)Sports
Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up World Cup semi against...

Croatia will next play England in the semifinals on Wednesday in Moscow. The English team defeated Sweden 2-0.

8 July 2018 2:32 AM IST

Iranian journalist Shirmardi Seyedehsamira.Sports
Iran's Shirmardi Seyedehsamira blazes a trail in Russia

The intrepid Iranian woman is optimistic that one day all Iranian women would be able to watch football matches from the...

8 July 2018 1:02 AM IST

Brazil fans look crestfallen. (Photo: AP)Sports
Fifa World Cup 2018: Europe increased its lead against South America...

The exit of Brazil has made the semi-finals of the 21st World Cup an all-European affair and the title here will be the...

8 July 2018 12:56 AM IST

The 2002 champions followed Germany (2014) and Spain (2010) to the exit door while Italy (2006) had not even qualified for the World Cup here.Sports
Tite's men lose match not honour

In the end, Brazil couldn't emulate Belgium who had overturned a two-goal deficit to post a 3-2 win against Japan in an...

8 July 2018 12:47 AM IST

Frances Kylian Mbappe and Uruguays Matias Vecino during the quater-final match between the two teams.Sports
Beer in the name of Gandhi

As France battled it out with Uruguay in the quarter-final of FIFA World Cup, football lovers enjoyed a beer named after...

8 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

Harry Maguire celebrates with teammates after giving England the lead. (Photo: AP)Sports
FIFA World Cup: Maguire, Alli score as England beat Sweden to reach...

Full time, Sweden 0- England 2 ( Harry Maguire 30', Dele Alli 59')

7 July 2018 7:13 PM IST

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