Tag: Russia World Cup

Saturday, July 7th 2018 - 05:50 UTC
France beats Uruguay 2-0 and qualifies for its sixth World Cup semifinal

France is only one step away from reaching the fourth World Cup final of its rich football history. Didier Deschamps’ team beat Uruguay 2-0 and now has qualified for its sixth World Cup semifinal.
Sunday, July 1st 2018 - 15:34 UTC
Uruguay sends CR7’s Portugal home by 2-1

Uruguay has passed this Saturday to the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia after beating Portugal 2-1.
Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 16:53 UTC
Messi out of the World Cup: France beat Argentina 4-3

Mbappé is the man of the day. The player of the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) was the great figure of the game in which France surpassed by 4-3 to Argentina and advanced to the quarters of the 2018 Russia’s World Cup. With two goals from Mbappé, one from Pavard and a penalty from Griezzman, the “Bleus” beat the Argentine selection. Di María, Mercado and Agüero where the authors of the Argentine goals.
Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 15:34 UTC
Maradona asked by FIFA “to behave in a respectful manner”

Diego Maradona might be a giant of the game's history, FIFA said on Friday, but even he must show respect to other fans at World Cup stadiums. Asked about complaints that the 57-year-old had made an obscene gesture at other spectators after Argentina snatched a late win on Wednesday, FIFA's World Cup chief executive Colin Smith told reporters that the former Argentine player was a valued part of its Legends program to promote the game.
Saturday, June 30th 2018 - 13:33 UTC
Malvinas veterans frustrated: strict measures on “political messages” in the World Cup

Vladimir Putin despite all the sanctions imposed on his administration by foreign countries, is a much respected leader for his direct no-nonsense approach to issues, and he wants to make sure the World Cup hosted by Russia becomes an impeccable, unforgettable global event, in line with the grandness of his beloved two-continent country.
Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
A gallant Nigeria almost KO Maradona in St Petersburg

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona may have gotten a little too excited during a FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday. The 57-year-old collapsed after his home country won 2 to 1 against Nigeria in St. Petersburg, Russia, according to a video posted by the Spanish-language newspaper La Nación.
Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 08:26 UTC
Brazilian shares recover cautiously; Central bank absent from the foreign exchange market

After trading lower for a good part of Tuesday's session, the Ibovespa closed higher for the third consecutive day (+0.64%), to 71,404.59 points, driven mainly by the shares of Petrobras and Vale. The improvement in the U.S. stock markets also helped to recover the benchmark stock index in Brazil, although concerns remain about a world trade war.
Wednesday, June 27th 2018 - 08:20 UTC
Iran's coach strongly questions the Video Assistant Referee at the Russia World Cup

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) used in the Russia World Cup has been praised by many, but also strongly criticized by some. One of those who does not see the benefit of VAR is Iran’s coach, Carlos Queiroz. The Portuguese-born manager says the new system has not only created confusion but also, according to him, taken the game away from the fans.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:16 UTC
“Beware of little David”, Lula da Silva tells Brazil' team ahead of the match with Costa Rica

Ex president Lula da Silva is serving a 12-year sentence for corruption in Curitiba, but as all Brazilians loves football, the national sport, and has been contracted as a commentator for the World's Cup in Russia.
Tuesday, June 19th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
Maradona comes out in support of Messi and his missed penalty

Argentina’s Diego Maradona has come out to defend Lionel Messi after the Barcelona attacker missed a penalty in his team’s draw against Iceland on Saturday. Speaking to Telesur, the 1986 World Champion said: ”I missed five penalties in a row and I was still Diego Armando Maradona.