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France seek thumping win over Australia to quash doubts 15 Jun 2018 - 01:37 am

KAZAN, Russia: France head into their World Cup opener against Australia in Kazan on Saturday sweating on the fitness of fullback Djibril Sidibe...

Morocco's "beginner" Renard not worried by lack of experience 15 Jun 2018 - 01:37 am

ST PETERSBURG: Morocco coach Herve Renard is confident he has done his homework on Group B opponents Iran and that his lack of...

Lopetegui: Spain firing 'saddest day' since mother's death 15 Jun 2018 - 01:13 am

BARCELONA, Spain: Julen Lopetegui said being fired as Spain coach two days before its opening match at the World Cup was possibly "the...

Spain ready to leave World Cup coaching woes in the past 15 Jun 2018 - 01:13 am

SOCHI, Russia: Spain can't wait to get the ball rolling and put its coaching woes in the past. And nothing better than a...

Off-field troubles have united Iran, says coach Queiroz 15 Jun 2018 - 01:13 am

ST PETERSBURG: The troubles that beset Iran before the World Cup have only served to unite the team, their coach Carlos Queiroz said...

Australia's Cahill hoping for a chance to join the 'greats' 15 Jun 2018 - 01:13 am

SYDNEY: Tim Cahill would love nothing better than to join the select company of Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose by finding the...

Spain 'united' ahead of clash with Ronaldo's Portugal 15 Jun 2018 - 12:43 am

Sochi, Russia: Spain captain Sergio Ramos and new coach Fernando Hierro displayed a united front as they looked ahead to Friday's World Cup...

Salah set for comeback in Egypt's opener against Uruguay 14 Jun 2018 - 03:24 pm

YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay, coach...

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos 14 Jun 2018 - 03:10 pm

VATUTINKI, Russia: Four years ago, the Germany team resided in a purpose-built five-star hotel on a tiny, picturesque island off the Brazilian mainland,...

Juventus coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid 14 Jun 2018 - 01:07 pm

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri turned down an offer to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, saying he had already committed to the Italian...

Rashford a concern for England on low-key arrival in Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:57 am

Repino, Russia: Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will have an injury assessed on Wednesday, said England manager Gareth Southgate as his side touched...

'Jealous' Allardyce still hurting as Southgate leads England to Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

LONDON: Former England manager Sam Allardyce believes he should still be leading the national team and says he is "extremely jealous" as his...

England's Walker ready to sacrifice preferred right-back role 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

England defender Kyle Walker is ready to sacrifice his preferred right-back spot and play as a centre-half at his first World Cup, the...

Lewandowski at the double as Poland rout Lithuania ahead of World Cup 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

WARSAW: Two strikes from captain Robert Lewandowski followed by goals from Dawid Kownacki and Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland a 4-0 victory over Lithuania...