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‘I am German when we win, but immigrant when we lose’ – Mesut Ozil breaks silence over racism

BERLIN: Once hailed as a prize-winning example of integration in Germany, Mesut Ozil has quit international duty amid bitter accusations of racism, levelled at German Football...

From Paris to Moscow, France fans go wild after thrilling World Cup win

PARIS/MOSCOW: Millions of French fans were overwhelmed with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win soccer’s World Cup in a pulsating...

Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage...

VIDEO: Intruders run on to pitch during World Cup final

MOSCOW: The World Cup final between Russia and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted when three intruders ran onto the pitch before they were...

France overpower Croatia 4-2 to win World Cup

MOSCOW: France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday to lift the trophy for the second time...

Belgium beat England to secure third place finish

ST PETERSBURG: Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup...

There is more to Croatia than just Modric magic

MOSCOW: Croatia’s run to the World Cup final is largely down to Luka Modric’s tireless work in midfield but their ability to switch tactics...

France not expecting tired Croatia in World Cup final

MOSCOW: France have been surprised by the physical fortitude of Croatia and are not expecting a tired opponent in Sunday’s World Cup final, midfielder...

Soccer World Cup de-toxifies Russia’s global brand

MOSCOW: When the last fan files out of Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday after the soccer World Cup final, Vladimir Putin can bask in...

Fifa stops broadcasters from zooming in on attractive female football fans

MOSCOW: Fifa has shown a yellow warning card to World Cup broadcasters, saying it wants fewer images of attractive women in World Cup stadiums...

Croatian ‘miracle’ down to team work and unity, says Dalic

MOSCOW: Croatia’s fairytale run to the World Cup final is a footballing “miracle” built on a foundation of teamwork and unity which has seen...

Football ‘definitely’ coming home, Prince Harry predicts on Irish trip

Britain’s Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate’s men prepare for their semi-final against Croatia.

England aim to join France in World Cup final

MOSCOW: England will attempt to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966 on Wednesday when they face a talented Croatia...

Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final

ST PETERSBURG: Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header sent an impressive France into the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing...

What now for Neymar after image-shattering World Cup?

As the World Cup nears its conclusion, Brazilian forward Neymar is faced with not just a bitter few days of what might have been,...

Angry Ukraine fans deluge FIFA’s Facebook page with posts

MOSCOW/KIEV: Ukraine supporters have flooded the Facebook page of football governing body FIFA with over 158,000 comments, most saying “Glory to Ukraine”, after FIFA...

Croatia v England: semi-final history factbox

MOSCOW: Here is a brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow’s...

England fans don waistcoats ahead of semi-final against Croatia

LONDON: The mission? To support England’s bid to win a first World Cup since 1966. The method? To wear a waistcoat for Wednesday’s semi-final...

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France World Cup semi-final

PARIS/BRUSSELS: It’s a showdown between “Asterix” and “Tintin”. Les Bleus (The Blues) versus Les Diables Rouges (The Red Devils). France against Belgium. The World...

France and Belgium fight it out for World Cup final place

MOSCOW: France will unleash the attacking talents of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann against Eden Hazard's gifted Belgium side in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday...
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