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Following FIFA World Cup stint, Costa Rica international Johnny Acosta to join Kolkata's East Bengal football club

Jul 11, 2018, at 11:46 am

Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Costa Rican defender Johnny Acosta Zamora, who played three group stage matches in ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, has signed for Kolkata based football club East Bengal, officials said on Wednesday.

France-Belgium face-off in FIFA World Cup semi-final today

Jul 10, 2018, at 12:31 pm

Saint Petersburg, July 10 (IBNS): France and Belgium will take on each other in the first semi-final match of FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.

From internet to Mexican league, #NeymarChallenge grabs attention

Jul 09, 2018, at 07:33 pm

Tijuana, July 9 (IBNS): More than with the performance in the FIFA World Cup 2018, Brazilian football sensation Neymar has grabbed attention both in real and virtual worlds with his alleged playacts.

FIFA World Cup: England beat Sweden to reach semi-finals

Jul 07, 2018, at 09:27 pm

Samara, July 7 (IBNS): England reached the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Sweden at the Samara Arena here on Saturday.

Brazil lose to Belgium, crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018

Jul 07, 2018, at 01:29 am

Kazan, July 6 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by losing to Belgium in the quarter-final match at Kazan Arena here on Friday.

France knock Uruguay out of FIFA World Cup, reach semi final

Jul 06, 2018, at 09:33 pm

Nizhny Novgorod, July 6 (IBNS): France reached semi final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Uruguay in the quarter-final match at the  Nizhny Novgorod Stadium here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup quarter-final battle begins today with double-header

Jul 06, 2018, at 11:16 am

Nizhny Novgorod/Kazan, Jul 6 (IBNS): The quarter-final battle of the FIFA World Cup 2018 will begin on Friday with a double-header.

FIFA World Cup: Sweden beat Switzerland, reach quarter-final

Jul 03, 2018, at 10:41 pm

Saint Petersburg, Jul 3 (IBNS): Sweden reached the quarter-final stage of FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Switzerland at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil thrash Mexico to reach quarter-final

Jul 02, 2018, at 09:28 pm

Samara, Jul 2 (IBNS): Brazil reached the quarter-final stage of FIFA World Cup 2018 by thrashing Mexico at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil to face Mexico in pre-quarterfinal match today

Jul 02, 2018, at 11:43 am

Samara, Jul 2 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil will come out to play against Mexico in the pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

Uruguay beat Portugal to reach quarter final of FIFA World Cup

Jul 01, 2018, at 01:46 am

Sochi, Jun 30 (IBNS): Edinson Cavani's twin goals helped Uruguay to reach the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Portugal at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

France end Argentinian journey in FIFA World Cup

Jun 30, 2018, at 10:09 pm

Kazan, Jun 30 (IBNS): Riding on their brilliant display of skills, France crushed Argentina's hope to make a progress in the FIFA World Cup 2018, ending a dismal journey of the Latin American team in the mega tournament at the Kazan Arena here on Saturday.

Argentina lose to France, knocked out of FIFA World Cup

Jun 30, 2018, at 09:27 pm

Kazan, Jun 30 (IBNS): Argentina crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by losing to France in a knockout match at the Kazan Arena here on Saturday.

Messi, Ronaldo face knockout challenges of FIFA World Cup today

Jun 30, 2018, at 11:02 am

Kazan/Sochi, Jun 30 (IBNS): In two separate matches on Saturday, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be in action in the knockout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Japan reach World Cup knockout stage despite loss against Poland

Jun 28, 2018, at 05:43 pm

Volgograd, Jun 28 (IBNS): Despite a loss in their last Group H match against Poland, Japan qualified for the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Vogograd Arena Stadium here on Thursday.

Colombia beat Senegal to reach knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Jun 28, 2018, at 05:43 pm

Samara, Jun 28 (IBNS): Colombia defeated Senegal in their last Group H match to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Thursday.

Brazil outplay Serbia to enter knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Jun 28, 2018, at 01:36 am

Moscow, Jun 27 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil comfortably reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Serbia in their final Group E match at the Spartak Stadium here on Wednesday.

Germany lose to South Korea, crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018

Jun 27, 2018, at 09:33 pm

Kazan, Jun 27 (IBNS): Defending champions Germany crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after losing their last Group F match to South Korea at the Kazan Arena here on Wednesday.

Maradona makes obscene gesture to celebrate Rojo's goal against Nigeria

Jun 27, 2018, at 11:32 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 27 (IBNS): An overjoyed football legend Diego Maradona was found celebrating in an obscene manner when compatriot Marcos Rojo's 86th minute goal helped Argentina edge past Nigeria in their final Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018, thus allowing the former to make it to the next round in the ongoing tournament.

Argentina beat Nigeria to enter last 16 of FIFA World Cup

Jun 27, 2018, at 01:43 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 26 (IBNS): Riding on Marcos Rojo's 86th minute goal, Argentina defeated Nigeria to enter the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup: Argentina to face Nigeria in a battle for survival

Jun 26, 2018, at 06:14 pm

Saint Petersburg, Jun 26 (IBNS): In a must win game, Argentina will come out to play against spirited Nigeria in their last Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.

Spain-Morocco clash ends in 2-2 draw

Jun 26, 2018, at 12:00 pm

Kaliningrad, June 26 (IBNS): Spain avoided a humiliating defeat against Morocco by finishing a crucial Group B match of the FIFA World Cup in a draw, managing to enter the last 16 of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup: Iran-Portugal match drawn; Portugal enter last 16

Jun 26, 2018, at 10:49 am

Saransk, Jun 26 (IBNS): Portugal entered the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after they drew a Group B match against Iran at the Mordova Arena here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay defeat Russia 3-0

Jun 25, 2018, at 09:55 pm

Samara, Jun 25 (IBNS): Uruguay outplayed Russia in a Group A match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1

Jun 25, 2018, at 09:53 pm

Volgograd, Jun 25 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia defeated Egypt in a Group A match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Volgograd Arena here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Germany come back strong to beat Sweden 2-1

Jun 24, 2018, at 01:41 am

Sochi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Germany made a strong come back in the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Sweden in a Group F match of the tournament at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea 2-1

Jun 23, 2018, at 10:51 pm

Rostov-on-Don, Jun 23 (IBNS): Mexico outplayed South Korea in a Group F match of the FIFA World Cup at the Rostov Arena Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Belgium thrash Tunisia 5-2

Jun 23, 2018, at 08:50 pm

Moscow, Jun 23 (IBNS): With a superb display of sporting skills, Belgium crushed Tunisia in a Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Spartak Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Germany face Sweden in must win game today

Jun 23, 2018, at 11:19 am

Sochi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Keeping the memory of a shocking defeat against Mexico behind, Germany will come out to play a crucial Group F match against Sweden at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Nigeria outplay Iceland 2-0

Jun 22, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Volgograd, Jun 22 (IBNS): Nigeria defeated Iceland in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Volgograd Arena Stadium here on Friday.