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Iran in U-turn on women in stadiums as FIFA World Cup 2018 fever takes...

The U-turn by Tehran provincial council came after the 1-0 win over Morocco saw tens of thousands take to the streets,...

22 Jun 2018 4:46 PM IST

Lukaku recalled that his family were often short of food when he was a child and sometimes prayed in the dark because there was no money to pay for power in their apartment. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Romelu Lukaku recalls how he made his way out of...

Lukaku started the tournament in spectacular style, scoring two goals against Panama for the Red Devils.

22 Jun 2018 3:34 PM IST

Iceland became the first smallest nation to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Shaping history with part-time professions, story...

The team that played their first international tournament two years back are now fan favourite.

22 Jun 2018 2:46 PM IST

Rivals at club level, Argentina and Croatias captains faced off in Nizhny Novgorod, but it is Modric, not Messi, who was on the scoresheet to send his side into the last 16. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Day 8: Modric trumps Messi, France find feet and...

Croatia joined France in sealing their place in the last 16 on Thursday.

22 Jun 2018 2:25 PM IST

Southgate has prided himself on building a team that enjoy pass and movement football. (Photo: AP)

2018 FIFA World Cup: Rashford to replace Raheem Sterling in England...

England assistant manager Steve Holland was snapped holding a piece of note with new possible formations.

22 Jun 2018 2:04 PM IST

Argentina has just one point from two games and will certainly have to beat Nigeria in their final Group D outing to have any chance of avoiding elimination. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: How Argentina can beat Iceland to enter knockouts

After losing the match to Croatia, the two-time World Champions are on the brink of elimination from group stage.

22 Jun 2018 11:13 AM IST

$Sampaoli said his team did not \gel\ and plans to feed Messi with more of the ball failed. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

FIFA World Cup 2018: Jorge Sampaoli asks for 'forgiveness' after...

Sampaoli said the rout was his fault entirely and apologised to supporters left in tears in the Nizhny Novgorod stadium.

22 Jun 2018 9:40 AM IST

Messi hinted before the start of this World Cup that he could quit international football after the tournament, having already retired in 2016 before swiftly reversing his decision. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi feels pain as World Cup dream turns...

The Barcelona star was silenced by a far superior Croatia side in a brutal 3-0 defeat.

22 Jun 2018 8:52 AM IST

The only time Argentina have made it through to the knockout stages despite going winless in the first two World Cup games was way back in 1974. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Argentina vs Croatia: 5 talking points as Messi...

The result left Le Albiceleste's hopes of qualification dangling by a thread.

22 Jun 2018 3:35 AM IST

The result spelt another night of misery for Barcelona star Messi, who missed a penalty in Argentinas opening match against Iceland.(Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Messi's Argentina face early exit after 3-0 rout...

It was the heaviest defeat for the two-time world champions since they lost 6-1 to Czechoslovakia in 1958.

22 Jun 2018 1:46 AM IST

V. Baskaran led India to a hockey gold at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.

Moscow was warm & splendid in 1980: V Baskaran

Two stars who took part at the 1980 Olympics are still in awe.

22 Jun 2018 1:01 AM IST

France coach Didier Deschamps made a pair of tactical adjustments after an underwhelming performance in the teams opening win over Australia. (Photo: Fifa World Cup)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe sends France into 2nd round with...

The teenage forward tapped in a ball headed toward goal in the 34th minute to give France a 1-0 victory over Peru on...

21 Jun 2018 10:53 PM IST