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Argentina in final after another Messi-inspired comeback

India, July 16 -- This time, there were no tears. Perhaps Lionel Messi has made peace with the fact that this is how Argentina are going to do it. For the second time in four knockout matches, they we... और पढ़ें


End of a cycle? Not quite for three World Cup semi-finalists

India, July 13 -- Since the World Cup usually marks the end of a cycle, coaches changing and players retiring after one is common. Senegal sacking Pape Thiaw took to 14 the number of coaches who have... और पढ़ें


France found answers to another tricky test

Kolkata, July 11 -- It is not that France have not been tested. It is that they have never been short of solutions. That's why France are in the semi-final for the third time in the last three edition... और पढ़ें


Bellingham and the license to thrill

India, July 10 -- Faith written in their eyes, 'Hey Jude' on their lips, they serenaded him. Jude Bellingham responded by blowing a kiss to the travelling English fans. Azteca conquered, the weight of... और पढ़ें


Kylian Mbappe's brilliance takes France to semi-finals

India, July 10 -- Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are having their own little contest in the midst of a World Cup that is heading to the business end. Right down to superb goals after soft penalties. M... और पढ़ें


France-Morocco: Rabiot, Bouaddi and the duel of the midfield engines

India, July 8 -- The France-Morocco quarter-final is a number of things. It is a rematch from four years ago but one round earlier. A contest between club mates: Achraf Hakimi and France's five from P... और पढ़ें


World joins the party after Belgium send USA packing

Kolkata, July 8 -- The unintended consequence of Donald Trump's bid to put USA first was that it roused Belgium. "We told ourselves we needed to do our talking on the pitch," said Belgium captain Your... और पढ़ें


World joins the party after Belgium send USA packing

Kolkata, July 8 -- The unintended consequence of Donald Trump's bid to put USA first was that it roused Belgium. "We told ourselves we needed to do our talking on the pitch," said Belgium captain Your... और पढ़ें


A blend of old and new in Belgium's journey to the quarter-final

India, July 7 -- Donald Trump tried, the crowd did too Seattle swaying to "USA, USA" chants, but it wasn't enough. His red card suspension suspended, Folarin Balogun was a peripheral figure, the strik... और पढ़ें


Brazil go from giants to ghosts

Kolkata, July 7 -- Closed for the summer, the school in Bergisch Gladbach thrummed with activity. Brazil were in the house and had drawn the world's media to this sleepy, leafy town not far from Colog... और पढ़ें