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2018 Fifa World Cup

Last-gasp Aspas sees Spain draw 2-2 with Morocco
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Last-gasp Aspas sees Spain draw 2-2 with Morocco

Morocco took the lead on 14 minutes when Boutaib took advantage of a horrible mix-up between Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta

By Agency
Uruguay win group as Suarez inspires 3-0 win over 10-man Russia
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Uruguay win group as Suarez inspires 3-0 win over 10-man Russia

Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute and the South Americans extended their lead with the help of a Denis Cheryshev own goal

By Agency
Record-breaking keeper saves penalty, but Egypt fall to Saudis
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Record-breaking keeper saves penalty, but Egypt fall to Saudis

Essam El Hadary became the oldest player in World Cup history and saved the first of two controversial penalties after Salah had opened the scoring

By Agency
​Women take on football’s ‘sexist pigs’ in the battle for World Cup screen time
Article
/ 25 June 2018

​Women take on football’s ‘sexist pigs’ in the battle for World Cup screen time

Vicki Sparks led coverage of the World Cup clash between Morocco and Portugal from Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium for BBC One last Wednesday

By Sarah Smit
Japan defy sceptics to home in on World Cup last 16
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Japan defy sceptics to home in on World Cup last 16

The country sacked their coach just two months before the World Cup, throwing their preparations for Russia into chaos

By Peter Stebbings
Mane needs to improve, says Senegal coach after Japan World Cup draw
Article
/ 24 June 2018

Mane needs to improve, says Senegal coach after Japan World Cup draw

As it stands, Japan and Senegal have the advantage, with four points after two games

By Peter Stebbings
England thrash Panama to move into last 16
Article
/ 24 June 2018

England thrash Panama to move into last 16

The rout was the first time England have scored more than four goals at a World Cup finals since winning the tournament in 1966

By Agency
England hat-trick hero Kane basks in World Cup rout
Article
/ 24 June 2018

England hat-trick hero Kane basks in World Cup rout

The Tottenham Hotspur striker said England fans were justified in dreaming of winning the World Cup for the first time since 1966

By Agency
Kroos strike brings Germany back from the brink
Article
/ 23 June 2018

Kroos strike brings Germany back from the brink

The 10-man reigning champions were in deep trouble when Kroos stepped up to steer in his dramatic winner in the final minute

By Andy Scott
(Dis)united Africa stumbles at the start
Article
/ 22 June 2018

(Dis)united Africa stumbles at the start

This year the notion of a shared African identity has come under scrutiny, as North African nations seem distanced from the core of the continent

By Luke Feltham
Winners need a devil in the detail
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Winners need a devil in the detail

This World Cup is proving that the best footballers must have the evil eye as well as boring old ball skills

By Staff Reporter
Do World Cup rituals help along victory?
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Do World Cup rituals help along victory?

Many football players arrive on the pitch with weird, wonderful and wacky superstitions

By Staff Reporter
England may plod to glory
Article
/ 22 June 2018

England may plod to glory

With no superstars and little expectation of victory, the Three Lions might pull off a shocker

By Luke Feltham
Africa’s youth, brimming with potential, must be nurtured
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Africa’s youth, brimming with potential, must be nurtured

Although Africa has the highest proportion of young people, it has the highest prevalence of hunger

By Esther Ngumbi
Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt
Article
/ 21 June 2018

Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt

Argentina have rallied around their superstar captain after his spot-kick was saved in the 1-1 draw against minnows Iceland on Saturday

By Staff Reporter
Disappointing Pharaohs struggle to contain hosts
Article
/ 19 June 2018

Disappointing Pharaohs struggle to contain hosts

Russia will be guaranteed a place in the last 16 and Egypt eliminated unless Saudi Arabia beat Uruguay on Wednesday

By Kieran Canning
Neymar limps out of training setting Brazil on edge
Article
/ 19 June 2018

Neymar limps out of training setting Brazil on edge

The 26-year-old could be seen grimacing as he held his right ankle as he took part in a training session

By Agency
Senegal registers Africa’s first win in 2-1 defeat of Poland
Article
/ 19 June 2018

Senegal registers Africa’s first win in 2-1 defeat of Poland

The West Africans are the first African team out of five to win at the tournament thus far

By Kiri Rupiah
All eyes on Salah as World Cup hosts take on Egypt
Article
/ 19 June 2018

All eyes on Salah as World Cup hosts take on Egypt

Liverpool wizard Salah missed his team’s defeat to Uruguay while he was recovering from a shoulder injury

By Agency
The World Cup is a chance to talk about African identities, unity
Article
/ 19 June 2018

The World Cup is a chance to talk about African identities, unity

The tournament offers a useful chance to consider the apparent division between North and sub-Saharan Africa

By Staff Reporter
England escape with Tunisia win
Article
/ 19 June 2018

England escape with Tunisia win

Footballer Harry Kane admitted he was frustrated by several decisions from referee Wilmar Roldan, who ignored several incidents

By Staff Reporter
English police on high alert to curb abuse surges during World Cup
Article
/ 18 June 2018

English police on high alert to curb abuse surges during World Cup

Millions across the globe have been counting down the seconds until the Fifa World Cup. But it was another story for abuse victims

By Luke Feltham
England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects
Article
/ 18 June 2018

England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects

​Mexico stunned World Cup holders Germany on Sunday, inflicting a 1-0 defeat that throws the Germans’ title defence into disarray

By Staff Reporter
World Cup: Mexico stuns Germany, Brazil ties with Switzerland
Article
/ 18 June 2018

World Cup: Mexico stuns Germany, Brazil ties with Switzerland

​Mexico stunned World Cup holders Germany on Sunday, inflicting a 1-0 defeat that throws the Germans’ title defence into disarray

By Staff Reporter
‘Earthquake of joy’ over Mexico’s World Cup upset win
Article
/ 18 June 2018

‘Earthquake of joy’ over Mexico’s World Cup upset win

The earth literally moved in quake-prone Mexico City when Hirving "Chucky" Lozano smashed home the game-winning goal

By Staff Reporter
‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva
Article
/ 17 June 2018

‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva

Ronaldo’s treble was the 51st in World Cup history and saw him become just the fourth player to score at four different editions of the tournament

By Agency
Morocco off the Fifa map
Article
/ 15 June 2018

Morocco off the Fifa map

The Lions of the Atlas are bound for failure as they enter a near impossible group stage

By Luke Feltham
Super Eagles uniting Nigeria into a country of football believers
Article
/ 14 June 2018

Super Eagles uniting Nigeria into a country of football believers

Before a ball has been kicked, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have at least and already won one “World Cup”.

By Staff Reporter
Five potential breakout World Cup stars
Article
/ 14 June 2018

Five potential breakout World Cup stars

Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar are all aiming to leave an indelible mark but it’s also the perfect stage for a new generation to showcase their talents.

By Staff Reporter
Senegel’s Sall to follow Lions of Teranga to Russia
Article
/ 26 May 2018

Senegel’s Sall to follow Lions of Teranga to Russia

President Macky Sall will drop the reigns of power for 12 days to support the Senegalese team at the World Cup

By Agency
Senegal set to roar again?
Article
/ 25 May 2018

Senegal set to roar again?

The Lions of Teranga are readying themselves to bring more World Cup joy to the country

By Luke Feltham
‘Mum, we’re off to the World Cup’ – England football squad
Article
/ 18 May 2018

‘Mum, we’re off to the World Cup’ – England football squad

AFP Sport looked at the social media response from the 23-man squad

By Staff Reporter
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