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Lionel Messi trains ahead of the match against France. (Photo:AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fresh start

Messi looks to rejuvenate as Argentina take on France.

30 Jun 2018 1:45 AM IST

New low for Germany

Joachim's loyalty clouded his vision.

29 Jun 2018 12:51 AM IST

The unexpected exit of Germany just before kick-off sent them into raptures, as they all know their country cant be humiliated by a 7-1 margin again, in Russia.

Flashy Brazil fans grab the eyeballs

An impromptu procession taken out by Brazilian fans before the Serbia match caught the attention of all.

29 Jun 2018 12:46 AM IST

Paulinho scores Brazils first goal during their Group E match against Serbia at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Brazil bulldoze

Goals from Paulinho, Thiago ensure knockout berth.

29 Jun 2018 12:44 AM IST

Serbian fan Goran Pentalic (left) with a compatriot ahead of the Brazil-Serbia match.

Serbians wear nationalism on their sleeve

A Serbian football federation official had called for stringent action against Xhaka and Shaqiri but Fifa let the duo...

28 Jun 2018 1:03 AM IST

German, Colombian stars complete mission

Weeks before the World Cup, however, tragedy struck Falcao as he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear on his left...

26 Jun 2018 1:17 AM IST

Juan Cuadrado of Colombia celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Group H match against Poland at the Kazan Arena on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

When assists put goals in shade

It's not football's fault that those provide perceptive assists always play second-fiddle to goal-scorers.

26 Jun 2018 12:52 AM IST

Germany players celebrate their sides 3rd goal, during the Confederations Cup, semifinal soccer match between Germany and Mexico. (Photo:AP)

Redemption song

The German fan epitomised the emotions of football lovers all over the world.

25 Jun 2018 2:14 AM IST

Meanwhile, yellow cards received in two different games in the group stage will mean automatic suspension of the player for one match. But a yellow card from the group stage will not carried forward beyond the quarter-finals.

Spain, Portugal survival heading for cards clash?

For example, Portugal and Spain are inseparable after two rounds in goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head.

25 Jun 2018 2:10 AM IST

R. Praggnanandhaa with his coach G. Ramesh.

Chennai: R Prag can conquer world, says coach

Karjakin and Prag are the only two players to become GMs before they turned 13.

25 Jun 2018 2:04 AM IST

VAR is an effective tool to correct obvious mistakes of referees, as we saw in the case of the penalty awarded to a foul on Frenchman Antoine Griezmann against Australia.

All is not fair in VAR? Teams pay the penalties

The complaints of Brazil and England pertain to â€œfoulsâ€ that had escaped VAR's attention.

21 Jun 2018 12:30 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