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Trump thanks 'great team' after winning WC bid
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): After winning the bid to host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico, United States President Donald Trump on Friday said "he worked hard on this, along with a great team of talented people."
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Spain face Euro champ Portugal in FIFA WC opener
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 14 (ANI): Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo will surely be a key man for Portugal when they square off with Spain in the second match of Group B in the ongoing FIFA World Cup at the Sochi's Fisht Stadium here on Friday.
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Fox apologises for Robbie Williams' World Cup gesture
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Television network Fox has apologised for pop star Robbie Williams' middle finger gesture at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA WC 2018: Uruguay face Egypt, Morocco to meet Iran
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 15 (ANI): Two-time winners Uruguay will face a formidable opening hurdle when they lock horns with Egypt in their Group A clash of the FIFA World Cup here at the Ekaterinburg Arena on Friday.
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Historic Test: Pandya's fifty takes India's 1st innings to 474
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru [India], June 15 (ANI): All-rounder Hardik Pandya struck a blistering half-century before India were bundled out for 474 in their first innings just before lunch on the second day of the one-off historic Test against Afghanistan at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.
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FIFA WC 2018: Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0 in tournament opener
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 15 (ANI): The host nation, Russia, blanked Saudi Arabia in a 5-0 victory in the opening match of the World Cup at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday.
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Robbie Williams enthralls fans as FIFA WC kicks off with bang
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 14 (ANI): Fans from all over the world witnessed a glitzy and glamorous affair at the opening event of the much awaited FIFA World Cup 2018.
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Messi needs to be supported if Argentina wants WC glory: Guzman
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Buenos Aires [Argentina], June 14 (ANI): Argentina goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman called on his side to lessen the burden of their star striker Lionel Messi if they want to attain the glory at the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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FIFA WC 2018: Football showpiece set to kickoff in Russia
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 14 (ANI): All eyes are now on football as the countdown has begun for the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, which is set to kick off at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday.
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Google honours FIFA WC's cultural diversity with doodle
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 14 (ANI): Tech giant Google has come up with a doodle celebrating the spirit of football, highlighting world unity and the diverse cultures of fans from 32 participating nations of the FIFA World Cup 2018, which begins in Russia on Thursday.
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Fernando Hierro named Spain's manager for FIFA World Cup 2018
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Former Real Madrid and Bolton Wanderers centre-back Fernando Hierro will take over as the manager of Spain for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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USA, Mexico, Canada to jointly host FIFA World Cup 2026
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): In a first, The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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