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Businesslike Croatia take top spot and bury Iceland 26 Jun 2018 - 11:09 pm

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia: A revamped but businesslike Croatia topped their World Cup Group D as Ivan Perisic's last-gasp goal helped them maintain their perfect...

France, Denmark head to Round of 16 26 Jun 2018 - 07:31 pm

ANKARA: France and Denmark have advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 after the third and final matches in Group C. Already...

Bitter loss to Germany made Sweden 'stronger,' coach says 26 Jun 2018 - 03:36 pm

YEKATERINBURG, Russia: A last-minute loss to Germany was difficult enough for Sweden to accept. A questionable celebration by German players near the Swedish...

Ramos calls for Spanish reflection after Morocco mayhem 26 Jun 2018 - 01:17 pm

KALININGRAD, Russia: Spain need to make urgent and deep reflections after committing multiple errors in Monday's 2-2 draw with Morocco if they want...

World Cup sees Iranian women score spot in the stands 26 Jun 2018 - 10:22 am

Tehran, For many of the thousands of joyful women packed into Tehran's largest football stadium, their first ever chance to watch a game...

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon 26 Jun 2018 - 10:12 am

Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has called for 23-times Grand slam winner Serena Williams to be seeded at next month's Wimbledon Championships ahead...

Spain and Portugal reach World Cup knockout round 25 Jun 2018 - 10:35 pm

Moscow: Spain and Portugal reached the World Cup last 16 on Monday after two dramatic final group games dominated by VAR decisions. Spain...

Roma on verge of signing Pastore from Paris 25 Jun 2018 - 10:19 pm

Rome: Javier Pastore was in advanced talks with AS Roma on Monday after the Argentine midfielder flew to Italy to discuss the terms...

Murray gets Wimbledon boost with first win on comeback trail 25 Jun 2018 - 09:24 pm

Eastbourne, United Kingdom: Andy Murray offered encouragement that he could be ready to compete at Wimbledon as the former world number one beat...

Portugal make three changes for Iran crunch game 25 Jun 2018 - 08:40 pm

SARANSK, Russia: Portugal coach Fernando Santos made three changes for the team to play Iran in their final and decisive World Cup Group...

Tottenham's new stadium "future-proofed" for safe standing 25 Jun 2018 - 07:45 pm

Tottenham Hotspur's new 62,000-seater stadium has been "future-proofed" for safe standing, the Premier League club said on Monday. The north London tam's announcement...

Kangaroo stops play during Australian women's football match 25 Jun 2018 - 03:00 pm

CANBERRA, Australia: The Australian football team competing at the World Cup is called the Socceroos. But a different kind of soccer-roo has dominated...

Falcao, Cuadrado and Mina star as stylish Colombia break Polish hearts 24 Jun 2018 - 11:43 pm

Kazan Arena, Russia: Radamel Falcao, Yerry Mina and Juan Cuadrado scored their maiden World Cup goals as stylish Colombia boosted their last 16...

Spain wary of Moroccan surprise in group finale 24 Jun 2018 - 09:55 pm

KALININGRAD, Russia: Spain would seem to have the easier task in trying to clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout round in...

Senegal, Japan play out 2-2 thriller 24 Jun 2018 - 07:50 pm

YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup Group H encounter on Sunday. Goals from...

Hamilton eases to French Grand Prix win, restores championship lead 24 Jun 2018 - 07:24 pm

Le Castellet, France: Lewis Hamilton roared to victory with a polished lights-to-flag drive for Mercedes in Sunday's restored French Grand Prix to regain...

Maradona calls for meeting with Argentina players 24 Jun 2018 - 06:46 pm

Bronnitsy, Russia: Diego Maradona has requested a meeting with Argentina's players in an attempt to inspire the struggling squad ahead of their crucial...