2018 Russia World Cup

Clinical Brazil roar into last 8

Brazil took a firm step onto the World Cup quarterfinals when they beat Mexico 2-0 at the Samara Arena yesterday.

Brazil vs Mexico: Predictions, stats and analysis

Five-time World Champions Brazil will face a formidable Mexico outfit in the Round of 16 match of the World Cup at the Samara Arena today.

Tite hints at unchanged XI

Brazil will look to start from where they had left off against Serbia when they take on a feisty Mexico in a World Cup round of 16 fixture at the Samara Arena today.

Messi is going to continue to be the best, says Pogba

French midfielder Paul Pogba says that Lionel Messi will continue being the best and forever remain in the minds of football lovers.

Uruguay KO Ronaldo, Portugal

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored twice to earn the South Americans a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Saturday and set up a quarter-final against France.

I'm no Pele'

France's teenage forward Kylian Mbappe, who scored two goals as Les Bleus beat Argentina in the round of 16 yesterday, brushed off comparisons with Brazil great Pele.

Brazil's dying tradition of nicknames

The biggest change for Brazil at this World Cup is not on the field, or on the training ground, or even in the dressing-room. It's on the team sheet.

Portugal through to the last 16

Portugal are through to the Round of 16 after coming second in Group B following a 1-1 draw with Iran.

Kroos missile rescues 10-man Germany

Toni Kroos rescued holders Germany from the brink of an unthinkable early World Cup exit here Saturday, curling home a sensational winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win over Sweden.

December 28, 2017
December 28, 2017

Brazil's road to redemption faces Euro resistance in Russia

A rejuvenated Brazil looking to heal the wounds of home soil humiliation four years ago will lead the South American charge for the World Cup in 2018, but a slew of European powerhouses stand in the way of redemption in Russia.

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