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FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina held by Iceland as Lionel Messi misses...

Score: Argentina (Sergio Aguero 19') 1 - 1 Iceland (Aaron Finnbogason 23')

16 Jun 2018 6:13 PM IST

France are hoping to join tournament favourites Brazil, Germany and Spain in the latter stages as they look to make amends for losing the Euro 2016 final. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Griezmann nets historic VAR penalty as France...

Griezmann is expected to make a huge impact on Russia 2018 after topping the Euro 2016 scorers with six goals.

16 Jun 2018 5:57 PM IST

James had a similar ailment in his left calf in February that sidelined him for three weeks following a Champions League clash with Besiktas. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: James Rodriguez doubtful to start in Colombia's...

The Bayern Munich star helped steer Colombia to their best-ever finish at a World Cup four years ago.

16 Jun 2018 5:26 PM IST

Gerard Pique defends criticism in Antoine Griezmanns Barcelona documentary snub

Gerard Pique defends criticism in Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona...

Barcelona defender Pique's production company, Kosmos Studios, produced the slick film entitled -"The Decision-".

16 Jun 2018 4:25 PM IST

It was a forgettable night for Spains David de Gea, who had just penned a long-term deal with Premier League giants Machester United ahead of the match. (Photo: AP)

Rich man's Loris Karius: Twitterati roasts David De Gea after World...

Portugal and Spain played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their World Cup Group B encounter.

16 Jun 2018 2:42 PM IST

Fans were quite sure that Ronaldos chin-stroking celebration was an indirect aim at his longtime foe, Messi.(Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Did Cristiano Ronaldo take a dig at Lionel Messi?...

Ronaldo and Messi have been soccer's top players for the past decade and rivals in the Spanish league.

16 Jun 2018 2:24 PM IST

Ronaldo had scored just three goals in his previous three World Cups, but already looks a strong favourite to win the Golden Boot. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Day 2: Ronaldo's reign, Salah hope for Egypt and...

And in a day dominated by late goals, the blockbuster clash between Spain and Portugal did not disappoint.

16 Jun 2018 1:32 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in court last July at Pozuelo de Alarcon, a wealthy Madrid suburb, to answer four counts of tax evasion. (Photo: AFP)

Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo agrees to pay 18.8 mn to settle tax...

The deal between the fiscal authorities and the advisors of the star came hours before Portugal faced Spain.

16 Jun 2018 12:59 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: All eyes on Lionel Messi ahead of...

France face Australia, Peru locks horns with Denmark and Croatia face Nigeria in the day's other games.

16 Jun 2018 11:00 AM IST

2018 FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldos freekick vs Spain sends Twitter upside-down

2018 FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo's freekick vs Spain sends...

Social media went crazy after the Portugese talisman's match winning goal in Sochi.

16 Jun 2018 10:27 AM IST

Star forward and captain Messi is desperate to lift the trophy and has hinted he will quit if the campaign in Russia ends in failure. (Photo: AFP)

2018 FIFA World Cup: Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli speaks on Messi's...

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said his international future will be determined by his country's performance at the...

16 Jun 2018 9:07 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup 2018: Ronaldo scores hat trick, Portugal draws 3-3 with...

The draw capped a week of turmoil for Spain after the firing of coach Julen Lopetegui.?

16 Jun 2018 1:53 AM IST