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Asia, Africa Not Catching Up With Europe in Football: Iran Coach Carlos Queiroz
21 Jun 2018
Iran may make it to the second round of the FIFA World Cup but only if they beat Portugal, the European champions.
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal Rethink Game Plan After Morocco Grind
21 Jun 2018
Portugal coach Fernando Santos forecasts tactical changes ahead of Iran tie at FIFA World Cup.
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Five Highlights from Opening Week at FIFA World Cup
20 Jun 2018
From the success of set-pieces to a ball that has avoided criticism, here are some highlights from FIFA World Cup Week One
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Former Teammates Reveal What Makes Cristiano Ronaldo Special
20 Jun 2018
Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand, who were Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates at Manchester United, aren’t surprised to see the Portugal striker’s desire to win ’em all, including the FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup: Swiss Fouls Take Their Toll on Brazil Star Neymar
20 Jun 2018
Neymar limped off training with a right ankle injury but Brazil claim he will recover in time for the team’s next match at FIFA World Cup on June 22
Leslie Xavier
FIFA World Cup First Impressions: Of Russian Pals, Ronaldo and Missing Hooligans
20 Jun 2018
The 2018 FIFA World Cup has gotten off to a rousing start in Russia. Newsclick's Siddhanth Aney gives his first impressions from the most happening party in the world.
Vaibhav Raghunandan
Indian Football Team’s Asiad Outing in Limbo as IOA, AIFF Play ‘Approval’ Drama
19 Jun 2018
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) makes things worse by postponing preparatory camp for the women side, which has not hit the turf since July last year.
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FIFA World Cup: Flies in Mouth, Nervy England Edge Out Tenacious Tunisia
19 Jun 2018
The victory over Tunisia was the first time England won the first game of a major tournament since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Siddhanth Aney
When Will France’s Million Dollar Babies Turn Up at FIFA World Cup?
18 Jun 2018
France, with extremely talented young players and stars in the ranks, sleep-walked through their opening match at the FIFA World Cup vs Australia, treating it like a warm-up fixture.
Siddhanth Aney
Why Moscow Gave the FIFA World Cup Opener a Miss
16 Jun 2018
But the big win by Russia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup against Saudi Arabia seems to have lit a candle, which, over the weeks to come, would hopefully warm up the country to the…