Maradona denies making racist gesture at S. Korean World Cup fans, apologizes for puffing on cigar
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has denied making a racist gesture toward South Korean fans at his country’s World Cup game in Moscow on Saturday. He was also forced to apologize for puffing on a cigar during the match.
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Captain Kolarov free kicks Serbia to 1-0 victory over Costa Rica
Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain’s inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
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x ‘We have to keep calm & win’: Messi feels ‘hurt’ but focused after bitter draw with Iceland
While Lionel Messi feels personal responsibility for his failure to convert a penalty, which led to a 1-1 draw with Iceland, the Argentine star is confident his team will shine during its next World Cup match, against Croatia.
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Nigeria game first big test of Russia's resolve to stamp out racism
World Cup atmosphere has been festive so far, but concerns persist about how seriously officials take problem
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The 3 best moments of the World Cup so far... and they are all Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a sporting riposte to his financial strife, scoring all three Portugal goals in a classic World Cup encounter against Spain – a performance which will etch his name into World Cup history.
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Paul Pogba scores with technology’s help to take France past Australia
The best of them came as Mbappé seared in from the right and instinctively slammed in a fierce shot. The 19-year-old broke into a sweet smile as if to suggest this World Cup lark was just up his street.
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Russia Flexes on Saudi Arabia in World Cup Opener ?
Saudi Arabia vs. Russia: Live Updates, Score and Reaction from 2018 World Cup
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Russia opens World Cup with dominant 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia
An energetic and probing Russia overpowered Saudi Arabia en-route to a spectacular 5-0 victory at Luzhniki Stadium, with rising star Aleksandr Golovin at the heart of the home team’s best moves.
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Surprise selection Gazinsky scores 1st World Cup 2018 goal for Russia
Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky etched his name into football history by scoring the first ever 2018 World Cup goal when he put hosts Russia 1-0 up against Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday.
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Moscow turns into sea of color as Russia prepares for World Cup kick-off
Thousands of football fans have been pouring onto the streets of the Russian capital ahead of the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Fernando Hierro to coach Spain at World Cup following removal of Lopetegui
Former Real Madrid defender Hierro, currently sporting director for the national team, will take charge of Spain at the World Cup following the stunning sacking of Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament.
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North America bid wins FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting rights
The North American joint bid comprising the USA, Mexico and Canada has won the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision was announced at FIFA's annual congress in Moscow on Wednesday.
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England arrive! Three Lions rock up at Repino hotel for World Cup (VIDEO)
England have arrived at their training base in Repino, near St. Petersburg, to begin their World Cup preparations ahead of their Russia 2018 opener against Tunisia on Monday.
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Poland player Glik hopes to be fit for World Cup
More than 50 African voting federations are being urged to show unity as a continent and back Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup. El Hadji Diouf, the former Senegal and Liverpool forward, urged African football leaders to "hold hands" on Wednesday when Morocco competes with the North American bid.
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Neymar scores stunner for Brazil as Ronaldo trains in Russia
Neymar scored on his return to the starting line-up in Brazil's final World Cup warm-up on Sunday as Cristiano Ronaldo trained with European champions Portugal and Mohamed Salah touched down in Russia.
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