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World Cup superstitions putting a spell on players
AFP, Published on 21/06/2018
» MOSCOW: Some players believe World Cup success is earned through exercise, diet and endless practice drills -- others are convinced it's a matter of wearing lucky underwear.
Vintage Suarez leads Uruguay through to last-16
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2018
» ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia: Luis Suarez marked his 100th international cap by sending Uruguay into the last 16 of the World Cup as the striker benefited from some poor goalkeeping to eliminate Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win on Wednesday.
Russia beat Salah's Egypt, close to last 16
Reuters, Published on 20/06/2018
» SAINT PETERSBURG: The return of Mohamed Salah from injury couldn't prevent World Cup hosts Russia virtually sealing their place in the last 16 by beating Egypt 3-1 on Tuesday.
Senegal beat Poland for first African win
Reuters, Published on 20/06/2018
» MOSCOW: Senegal became the first African team to win a match at the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday when they beat Poland 2-1, helped by two shocking errors in the European side's defence.
All eyes on Salah as hopeful Egypt take on Russia
AFP, Published on 19/06/2018
» SAINT PETERSBURG: Egypt are counting on the return of Mohamed Salah on Tuesday as they try to salvage their World Cup against a Russian side who know a win could seal a place in the last 16.
3,000 people arrested for gambling on World Cup
King-oua Laohong and online reporters, Published on 18/06/2018
» Police have arrested about 3,000 football gamblers and bookies nationwide in the four days since the World Cup started, with financial institutions and phone service operators helping shut down online gambling, according to law enforcement authorities.
Chainat bring Buriram down to earth with a bang
Sports, Published on 18/06/2018
» Relegation contenders Chainat stunned powerhouse Buriram United 1-0 at Chang Arena on Saturday night in the biggest upset of the Thai League 1 season so far.
'Naive' Nigeria youth schooled by Croatia master Modric
AFP, Published on 17/06/2018
» KALININGRAD, Russia: Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr admitted his young team had been "naive" in a 2-0 loss to Croatia in their opening Group D game Saturday, continuing a dismal recent record at World Cups.
Croatia in comfortable 2-0 win over Nigeria
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2018
» KALININGRAD: An own goal and a penalty gave Croatia a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign as they beat a limp Nigeria 2-0 in their Group D clash at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday.
France edge Socceroos on late Pogba strike
News Agencies, Published on 16/06/2018
» KAZAN, Russia: A late Paul Pogba strike gave France a 2-1 win over Australia in their Group C opener on Saturday, in the first World Cup match to feature video review in a critical role.