France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.
Four years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo produced an emphatic performance as the forward bagged his maiden World Cup hattrick to help Portugal draw 3-3 against Spain in their Group B encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Sochi.
The World Cup-winning French team returned home to a heroes' welcome yesterday, parading down the Champs-Elysees as hundreds of thousands of cheering fans gave a raucous welcome to the country's newest idols.
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren is scathing of France's style of play following his side's defeat in Sunday's World Cup final.
Once the French have their hands on the coveted golden trophy, Griezmann grasp it and run down to fans behind the goal to show them the World Cup, before skipping back along the side of the pitch holding it aloft.
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic stated outright what he felt regarding the controversial penalty call following his side’s 4-2 defeat to France in Sunday’s World Cup final, saying : “You don't give a penalty like that in a World Cup final.”
It was the first time that Video Referee Assistant (VAR) technology was used in a World Cup final but controversial refereeing decsions ensured that a spectacle of the calibre of the final might have been marred by inconsistencies.
Energetic, disciplined and clinical, France won the World Cup on Sunday with a 4-2 victory over Croatia that, even in such a moment of achievement, still left the feeling there may be much more to come from Didier Deschamps' outstanding young team.
The World Cup final between France and Croatia was briefly interrupted when three intruders affiliated to anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot ran onto the pitch before being hauled off by stewards.
Brazil took a firm step onto the World Cup quarterfinals when they beat Mexico 2-0 at the Samara Arena yesterday.
Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals as substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds against Japan to snatch a 3-2 comeback win on Monday and set up a clash with five-time champions Brazil.
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.
The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 is turning out to be one of the most remarkable and astonishing tournaments ever. Much like the rest of the world, our celebrities are also looking forward to what the game has in store for us next. Ahead of the match between Brazil and Mexico in the second stage, noted artistes open up about their support for their favourite team, Brazil.
It was a Black Saturday that saw the fall of the two most glittering stars of world football.
Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev said Russia's game plan had been to hold on for a penalty shootout after the host nation beat Spain on spot-kicks Sunday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
Argentina’s legendary former player Diego Maradona says that he could see the impending disaster that would take place and seal Argentina’s fate during the Round of 16 match against France.
French midfielder Paul Pogba says that Lionel Messi will continue being the best and forever remain in the minds of football lovers.
Cristiano Ronaldo saw his World Cup dreams slip away once again on Saturday but gives no hint as to whether he plans to continue playing for Portugal.
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has once again mocked Brazil superstar Neymar as the 52-year old said that he named his newly bought luggage ‘Neymar’ because it keeps on turning round and round when you touch it, just like Neymar in recent games.
