Fifa World Cup 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018

Pavard wonder strike voted best goal of World Cup

Benjamin Pavard's swerving strike from the edge of the area in France's round of 16 win over Argentina in Kazan has been voted the best goal of the World Cup finals, FIFA confirms.

6y ago

I couldn’t look at a football, says Neymar after World Cup

Brazil superstar Neymar admits that after his nation’s quarter-final defeat to Belgium at the World Cup he couldn't look at a ball and didn’t want to see any of the remaining matches.

6y ago

World Cup fever still raging in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps

The World Cup may be over but passion for the game burns bright in the world's largest refugee camp, where Brazil and Argentina flags still flutter alongside the red and green of Bangladesh, which hosts nearly a million Rohingya Muslims forced out of Myanmar.

6y ago

Diving school! Neymar teaches kids to fall and roll

Neymar took a swipe at his critics with a tongue-in-cheek video in which he teaches children how to dive.

6y ago

Qatar ploughs ahead with World Cup plans despite crises

Last year, Qatar's finance minister Ali Sharif Al-Emadi said his country was determined to have everything ready for the 2022 World Cup well before fans started landing in the Gulf.

6y ago

Mbappe is a young ‘alien’, says Varane

France defender Raphael Varane says his team mate Kylian Mbappe is a young ‘alien’ as he praises the 19-year old sensation for his magnificent performances in Russia that helped France to win their second World Cup after 20 years.

6y ago

I hope Pogba understands why he was good: Mourinho

The Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hails his star man Paul Pogba for his excellent performances in the World Cup 2018 for France that led Les Blues to their second World Cup title after 20 years.

6y ago

French fans sentenced for World Cup robberies, violence

A French court gives two men suspended sentences Wednesday and fines a third for robbery and violence on the sidelines of France's World Cup victory celebrations.

6y ago

World Cup final in Pula Arena

The stunning Pula Arena will be open to football fans on Sunday to watch the final between Croatia and France. Located in Pula, Croatia,

6y ago

Belgium seal third place

Belgium beat England in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to ensure their best-ever finish as tournament top scorer Harry Kane admitted his side need to improve if they are to end their long trophy drought.

6y ago

Croatia too dangerous

Warriors! That is the word that describes Croatia the best.

6y ago

France's second or Croatia's first?

A month ago, if someone had predicted that France and Croatia would play the World Cup final in Russia, most of us would have dumped it as an impossible option. But here we are with that spectacularly different reality -- the Les Bleus and the Blazers lining up for today's final at the Luzhniki Stadium.

6y ago

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6y ago

'Neymar criticism too much'

The criticism levelled at Neymar has become "too much", according to former Brazil star Gilberto Silva.

6y ago

A pint-sized giant

When Luka Modric appeared at the press conference at the Luzhniki Stadium yesterday, his slight figure hardly reflected a story he has

6y ago

We will have excess energy, says Rakitic

Croatia will have more than enough energy to take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday despite being taken to extra time in all three of their World Cup knockout matches, midfielder Ivan Rakitic said.

6y ago

Ceferin hails Croatia

Croatia's march to the World Cup final is nothing short of a miracle and reflects the efforts of UEFA to develop the sport across the continent, president Aleksander Ceferin said Saturday.

6y ago

Deschamps preaches three Cs

France coach Didier Deschamps has instructed his players in his own version of the three Cs -- calm, confidence and concentration -- as preparation for Sunday's World Cup final against Croatia.

6y ago