Football

Fifa World Cup 2018: Brazil outclass Serbia to top group, book Round of 16 berth

Goals from Paulinho and Thiago Silva helped Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 in Moscow on Wednesday and book a spot in the Round of 16 of Fifa World Cup 2018. Tite's men will face Mexico on Monday.

Jun 27, 2018

Germany out of Fifa World Cup 2018: Toni Kroos, from hero to villain in one match

When Germany needed leaders to inspire, they found none in this Fifa World Cup 2018 disaster

Jun 27, 2018

Naby Keita explains one player who was vital in his decision to join Liverpool

Naby Keita will officially complete his move to Liverpool on July 1.

Jun 27, 2018

AC Milan handed two-year ban from European competition

AC Milan have failed to comply with UEFA's FFP.

Jun 27, 2018

Curse of the defending champions lives on: Germany are knocked out of Fifa World Cup 2018

Defending champions Germany were awful, and then some, with the defeat to South Korea meaning they have made a group stage exit in the Fifa World Cup for the first time

Jun 27, 2018

AC Milan handed one-year European football ban by Uefa; Here's why

The Serie A giants, who had spent over £200 million on transfers last season were found in breach of the governing body's Financial Fair Play Regulations, especially the break-even requirement.

Jun 27, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Kolkata Police post Messi, Escobar memes to spread awareness, receive mixed response

While Kolkata Police's meme on Messi received positive reactions, they are facing flak for the one on Andres Escobar — the former Colombian international who was shot dead for scoring an own goal in the 1994 World Cup. Read on for more.

Jun 27, 2018

World Cup 2018: Did The Simpsons predict Mexico vs Portugal final match?

The fifth episode of season nine of The Simpsons shows the family and residents of Springfield attending a football match between Mexico and Portugal to decide which team is the best in the world.

Jun 27, 2018

World Cup 2018: Man tries to kiss reporter during live broadcast, gets schooled for his behaviour

After the incident in Russia, Júlia Guimarães, the Brazilian journalist, tweeted that it was "awful" and she had never experienced such a situation in Brazil, but had already faced it in Russia twice. Guimarães also said that the incident made her feel "helpless, vulnerable."

Jun 27, 2018

Germany vs South Korea: Fifa World Cup 2018 Group F match live stream, TV guide & start time

World champions Germany will be hoping to pick up three points and clinch a last 16 berth when they face South Korea today in Kazan. Live stream information and start time here.

Jun 27, 2018

Brazil vs Serbia team news: Confirmed starting XI of Fifa World Cup 2018 Group E game

Brazil are likely to stick to the same starting XI that narrowly beat Costa Rica, but there might be a surprise or two against Serbia in this Fifa World Cup 2018 match

Jun 27, 2018

Germany vs South Korea team news: Confirmed starting XI of Fifa World Cup 2018 Group F match

Will Mesut Ozil return to the starting lineup against South Korea and what other changes will Germany make for this crucial Group F clash of the Fifa World Cup 2018?

Jun 27, 2018

Who will Argentina face in the last 16 after thrilling win? A better team, so Lionel Messi will be needed again

Argentina might have qualified for the last 16, but they still remain flawed and their opponents in the last 16 will look to exploit that in this World Cup, with only Lionel Messi remaining the big hope for the South Americans

Jun 27, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Diego Maradona rushed to hospital after Argentina's win over Nigeria

Maradona, who is facing flak for showing the middle fingers on camera, had to be carried away from the stands as he was visibly struggling to do so after Argentina's pulsating win on Tuesday, June 26.

Jun 27, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Argentina qualify for Round of 16 after thrilling win over Nigeria; As it happened

Goals from Lionel Messi and Marcus Rojo helped Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in St. Petersburg on June 26 and qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament along with Group D leaders Croatia.

Jun 26, 2018