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While Jesus is coming off a mixed first full season at Manchester City, the 26-year-old Firmino enjoyed the best year of his career for Liverpool and was one of the teams key figures in its run to the Champions League final. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Gabriel Jesus or Roberto Firmino? Brazil's...

While Jesus struggled to impose himself in Switzerland game, Firmino made more of an impression.

20 Jun 2018 3:19 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mbaye Niang the star as Senegal down Poland 2-1

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mbaye Niang the star as Senegal down Poland 2-1

Senegal became the first African team to win at this year's World Cup in Russia.

20 Jun 2018 3:13 PM IST

Coach Stanislav Cherchesov had told his team to ignore media criticism as they approached the tournament in the worst possible form, going winless in seven matches stretched over a long eight months and slumping to 70th in the world.(Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Day 6: Russia excel, Senegal go back to 2002 and...

Japan, Senegal and hosts Russia emerged triumphant on Tuesday.

20 Jun 2018 2:30 PM IST

The Tottenham Hotspur player had a scan on Tuesday while his team mates trained after picking up the strain in Volgograd. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Dele Alli nurses thigh strain, set to miss...

The 22-year-old seemed to pull up with a muscle problem in the first half against Tunisia.

20 Jun 2018 1:54 PM IST

Wilshere, who was left out of the England World Cup squad, said on his Instagram account here that he would leave Arsenal when his contract expired at the end of June after discussions with manager Unai Emery, who replaced Arsene Wenger last month. (Photo: AFP)

Jack Wilshere ends 17-year stay at Arsenal due to reduced time under...

Wilshere made his senior debut for the club in 2008, going on to make 197 appearances and winning the FA Cup twice in...

20 Jun 2018 1:26 PM IST

â€œRespect!! We dont deserve this deal. We are equally valuable and professional. I share the joy of football, but we must understand the limits of affection and harassment,â€ read her message on Instagram. (Photo: Screengrab)

Colombian woman reporter kissed, groped during live World Cup...

The World Cup kicked off last week in Moscow, where there have already been upsets so far.

20 Jun 2018 1:21 PM IST

Suarez has scored 51 goals for Uruguay and is playing in his third World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay eye victory vs Saudi Arabia in Luis...

The 31-year-old failed to shine in the opening match against Egypt, which Uruguay won by solitary goal.

20 Jun 2018 11:33 AM IST

On Tuesday, there was activity off the field as well. In a kind gesture, Senagalese fans took time to clean up the mess in the stadium after the teams win. (Photo: AP)

Viral video: Senegal football fans clean stands as team beats Poland...

Senegal became the first African team to clinch a win at this year's World Cup.

20 Jun 2018 11:20 AM IST

Argentina are rallying around captain Lionel Messi as the South American giants prepare for their crucial Group D clash with Croatia here on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina rally behind Messi ahead of key Croatia...

Messi made an unhappy start to World Cup, missing what would have been a winning penalty vs Iceland as Argentina were...

20 Jun 2018 10:00 AM IST

Leno, 26, was joining a Gunners now under the control of new boss Unai Emery, who succeeded the long-serving Arsene Wenger at the north London club after the Frenchman stepped down at the end of last season. (Photo: AFP)

Arsenal sign German goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen

Emery said Leno was a -"goalkeeper of high quality and experience-", and he will now join a squad where veteran Petr...

20 Jun 2018 9:12 AM IST

Realistically, Egypt had to win here and in playing Salah, Cuper played his trump card. (Photo: Fifa official site)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah disappoints as Russia crush Egypt...

Salah showed glimpses but his touch was never crisp, his thought process indecisive.

20 Jun 2018 6:25 AM IST

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani shows a yellow card to German defender Mats Hummels during a Group F match against Mexico. Faghanis younger brother, father-in-law and brother-in-law are all referees. (Photo: AFP)

Carpenter, sociologist are all here

Little known countries such as Tahiti and Gambia have representatives in the list of 35 main referees, although India...

20 Jun 2018 12:53 AM IST