FIFA World Cup 2018

National coach Ricardo Gareca fears Peru may be suspended from FIFA

Gareca, credited for engineering Peru's return to the World Cup in 2018 after a 36-year-long absence from the tournament, acknowledged in a press conference in Lima that his is the first time he is worried about the future of the team since taking the job.

16 days ago

Germany vs France: UEFA Nations League live stream, TV guide & start time

UEFA Nations League, the new tournament that promises to reduce the number of meaningless international friendlies, kick starts with a blockbuster tie between Germany and France in Munich. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Sep 6, 2018

Move aside cricket, football viewership sees an upswing in India after Fifa World Cup

With 64 percent contribution to the sports genre coming from cricket, it remains the dominant sport being consumed on TV currently in India. However, premium sports events like the FIFA World Cup, Barclays Premier League, and La Liga have also proved to be a hit with Indian viewers.

Jul 23, 2018

Africa's World Cup failures force nations to rethink strategy

A 2-day conference hosted in Morocco will discuss the disappointing results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup where all the African nations were knocked out in the group stages for the first time since 1982.

Jul 22, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Rs 16 lakh tip for staff at luxury hotel during holiday

Ronaldo had been on a holiday to Greece along with his family and friends right after the World Cup in Russia. The 33-year-old had met Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli at the stunning resort.

Jul 19, 2018

Coca-Cola to feature BTS on its summer special-edition cans end of July

Coca-Cola announced on Monday that it will feature BTS on its summer special-edition cans by the end of the month.

Jul 16, 2018

Bercy Les Bleus: Paris renames metro stations to honour World Cup-winning French football team

Didier Deschamps, who became only the second man to win a World Cup both as a captain and as a coach, has found his name on two metro stations in the capital city. Read on for more.

Jul 16, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Watch N'golo Kante being too shy to pose with Jules Rimet Trophy

In a video circulating on social media, Sevilla's Steven N'zonzi can be seen asking his teammates to hand the trophy to a "shy" Kante so as to let him pose for the shutterbugs.

Jul 16, 2018

Jorge Sampaoli steps down as Argentina coach following disastrous World Cup campaign, potential replacements revealed

Sampaoli's decision to step down means that Argentina are looking for their fourth coach in four years. The former Sevilla coach had a contract with the Argentina Football Association till 2022.

Jul 16, 2018

Pussy Riot: Meet the protest-art group who claim responsibility for pitch invasion at World Cup final

The popular protest-art group has been fighting for the release of political prisoners, LGBT rights and feminism in Russia for a long time now. Four members of Pussy Riot used the biggest stage of world football — the World Cup final on Sunday to drive home their latest set of demands.

Jul 16, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: England head home with two straight defeats as Belgium secure third-place finish

A fourth-minute goal from Thomas Meunier and an 82nd minute Eden Hazard strike in St. Petersburg on Saturday helped Belgium clinch their best-ever finish at a World Cup.

Jul 14, 2018

England vs Belgium live stream: Fifa World Cup third-place play-off team news, TV channel & start time

England and Belgium face in St. Petersburg today in a bid to finish as the third-best team of the ongoing tournament. Here's how you can watch the match on TV, online.

Jul 14, 2018

England vs Belgium: All you need to know about Fifa World Cup 2018 third-place match

Despite the lack of hype surrounding the third-place match, England's bid for revenge against Roberto Martinez's side and the presence of Golden Boot race leader Harry Kane and nearest-rival Romelu Lukaku add spice to the tie.

Jul 13, 2018

Croatia to be disqualified from Fifa World Cup 2018? Fans float strange rumours on social media

Quite a few football fans on social media have contributed to rumours of Croatia facing a ban ahead of their World Cup final against France on Sunday. Read on for more.

Jul 13, 2018

Exclusive: Former Manchester City defender on impact of VAR at Fifa World Cup 2018

Terry Phelan, the former Ireland international, also shed light on why European and South American powerhouses have struggled to make a mark in the ongoing edition of the quadrennial tournament in Russia

Jul 12, 2018

Cuneyt Cakir a 'disgrace' to sport: England fans slam Turkish referee over 'biased' calls in World Cup semi-final

This is not the first time Cuneyt Cakir is facing the ire of English fans as the insurance agent-turned referee was criticised in the past for sending off players from English teams during crucial European competitions.

Jul 12, 2018

No zooming in on 'hot' female fans during World Cup 2018: Fifa tells broadcasters

Drooling over women during sports broadcasting has been a regular feature since the 70s and the ongoing Fifa World Cup in Russia is no exception to such "honey shots." However, Fifa is willing to curb such means of sexism and curb the objectification of women.

Jul 12, 2018

It's not coming home: Twitter in splits over England's shock exit

Football fans took to Twitter to troll English fans after England's shock loss to Croatia in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Jul 12, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Captain Harry Kane reacts to England's 'hurtful' semi-final exit

Harry Kane was a man of mixed emotions on Wednesday as Gareth Southgate's young English team squandered an early lead to end up on the losing side in the World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

Jul 12, 2018

Croatia vs England live stream: Fifa World Cup 2018 semi-final TV guide, team news and start time

England and Croatia will meet in the second semi-final of the ongoing tournament at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow today. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Jul 11, 2018