# Russia 2018

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# Pick That Out

Bale's bicycle kick, Zlatan's volley and Salah's derby strike: 23 of our favourite goals from 2018

What was your favourite goal of 2018?

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Dec 24th 2018, 10:00 PM

# Russia 2018

Quiz: How well do you remember the 2018 World Cup?

Just how closely were you paying attention to proceedings in Russia during the summer?

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Dec 24th 2018, 3:19 PM

# Opinion

Will Russia 2018 be remembered as the World Cup that revolutionised fair play?

VAR was introduced for the first time in the tournament’s history.

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Jul 22nd 2018, 9:30 AM

# Target man

World Cup winner Giroud ends tournament without a shot on target after 546 minutes

Olivier Giroud’s poor World Cup in front of goal continued in France’s 4-2 win against Croatia.

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Jul 15th 2018, 7:33 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France vs Croatia, World Cup final

We went minute-by-minute as France and Croatia battled it out in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium for world football’s highest honour.

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Jul 15th 2018, 5:00 PM

# Three Lions

Southgate insists England have 'no illusions' after World Cup run

The England boss says this squad need to stay grounded.

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Jul 15th 2018, 9:30 AM

# Red DEvils

Three Lions taste defeat as Belgium round off World Cup campaign with third place

Goals from Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard saw Roberto Martinez’s side earn a comfortable win.

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Jul 14th 2018, 5:02 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Belgium vs England, World Cup third place play-off

We went minute-by-minute as Belgium and England battled in Saint Petersburg vying for bronze.

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Jul 14th 2018, 2:01 PM

# fighting for bronze

Southgate urges England to maintain standards and win World Cup medal

After the heartbreak of Wednesday, England face Belgium in the third-place play-off tomorrow.

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Jul 13th 2018, 6:07 PM

# Confident

'If we stopped Messi, Eriksen and Kane, we can stop Mbappe and Griezmann too'

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic is confident of his side’s chances in this weekend’s World Cup final against France.

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Jul 13th 2018, 9:06 AM

# Russia 2018

'Maybe England lacked respect', suggests Croatia coach Dalic

The Croatian boss feels England, or the English media, may have underestimated his side.

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Jul 12th 2018, 7:46 PM

# Tense

'You needed a reality check!': Roy Keane v Ian Wright in heated debate on ITV

The Ireland assistant manager said England got too carried away ahead of tonight’s semi-final against Croatia.

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Jul 11th 2018, 10:51 PM

# dream over

'We're gutted. It hurts, it hurts a lot and it's going to hurt for a while'

Harry Kane was left distraught as England bowed out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage.

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Jul 11th 2018, 10:22 PM

# It's Not Coming Home

Croatia break England hearts with extra-time goal to book World Cup final spot

Croatia rallied from a goal down to defeat Gareth Southgate’s side in the semi-final.

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Jul 11th 2018, 9:37 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v Croatia, World Cup semi-final

Could Gareth Southgate’s side book their place in Sunday’s final? We followed all the action from Moscow.

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Jul 11th 2018, 9:00 PM

# thoughtful

Pogba dedicates World Cup win to Thai football team who survived cave ordeal

France booked their place in the final last night, and the Manchester United midfielder took the opportunity to pay tribute to the 12 boys.

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Jul 11th 2018, 1:26 PM

# Red DEvils

Martinez hails 'magnificent' Belgium effort despite World Cup semi-final exit

Despite a header from Samuel Umtiti sending France into the final, the Red Devils boss was happy with his team’s performance

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Jul 10th 2018, 10:32 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France vs Belgium, World Cup semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as France and Belgium clashed in in Saint Petersburg for a place in the World Cup final.

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Jul 10th 2018, 6:00 PM

# tradition

Wimbledon won't budge on traditional final start time despite World Cup clash

‘We are a tennis tournament but we are aware that there is something special going on elsewhere.’

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Jul 9th 2018, 3:14 PM

# Russia 2018

Neville slams 'absolutely disgusting' criticism of Sterling by England fans

Neville is not happy with how the Man City forward has been treated by supporters and parts of the media.

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Jul 9th 2018, 10:54 AM

# unsavoury

Brazil Football Federation condemns online racial abuse towards Fernandinho

The Man City player has been targeted following Brazil’s World Cup exit.

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Jul 8th 2018, 9:58 PM

# World Cup

Croatia coach identifies Sterling as England's danger man

Not Harry Kane, who has scored six goals during England’s run to the semi-finals.

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Jul 8th 2018, 7:55 PM

# Russia 2018

Giroud on Henry's Belgium-France dilemma: 'I’d have preferred him with us!'

The legendary French striker is part of Roberto Martinez’s coaching staff.

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Jul 8th 2018, 3:05 PM

# fyi

Here are the times and dates for the 4 remaining World Cup matches

The line-up for the semi-finals has been completed.

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Jul 7th 2018, 10:02 PM

# Going Home

Neymar struggling to 'find the strength to play again' after saddest moment of his career

The Brazil star endured quarter-final heartache against Belgium on Friday night.

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Jul 7th 2018, 5:39 PM

# Three Lions

England through to World Cup semi-finals as headers from Maguire and Alli sink Swedes

Headers either side of half-time from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli saw England ease past Sweden on Saturday.

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Jul 7th 2018, 4:52 PM

# It's coming

Watch: Another set-piece goal and Alli's header put England in World Cup dreamland

Harry Maguire’s first-half goal set England on their way in Samara.

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Jul 7th 2018, 4:20 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Sweden vs England, World Cup quarter-final

We went minute-by-minute as England and Sweden clashed at the Samara Arena for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Jul 7th 2018, 2:00 PM

# Russia 2018

Sweden squad forced to evacuate hotel before England clash due to false fire alarm

Not the best start to the day for the Swedes.

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Jul 7th 2018, 1:10 PM

# down and out

'We'll be beaten from all sides': Coutinho expecting World Cup backlash

The Barcelona star is braced for a wave of criticism after Brazil’s latest World Cup failure.

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Jul 7th 2018, 11:59 AM

# toys out of the pram

'We don't turn up and waltz around': Southgate snaps back at England 'spoilt children' claims

Having been branded as “spoilt children” by their opponents, the England manager has moved to reject such criticism.

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Jul 7th 2018, 9:44 AM

# Russia 2018

'Brazil didn't know what to do': De Bruyne hails 'beautiful' Belgium

Roberto Martinez’s side are into a World Cup semi-final.

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Jul 7th 2018, 9:11 AM

# Allez Allez

France through to World Cup semi-finals as Uruguay keeper Muslera commits howler

Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann were on the scoresheet for Les Bleus in Nizhny Novgorod.

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Jul 6th 2018, 4:53 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Uruguay v France, World Cup quarter-final

The first of the quarter-finals was down for decision, as Uruguay and France went head-to-head at the Nizhny Novgorod Arena.

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Jul 6th 2018, 2:00 PM

# heart eyes emoji

Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez

The Chelsea playmaker has been integral to Belgium’s run to the quarter-finals.

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Jul 5th 2018, 9:56 PM

# opportunity knocks

Southgate: England must make the most of World Cup draw

‘We might not have this opportunity again.’

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Jul 5th 2018, 7:08 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Eight teams left in the race, but who do you now think will win the World Cup?

The quarter-finals take place on Friday and Saturday.

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Jul 4th 2018, 10:16 PM

# Russia 2018

Vardy doubtful for England's World Cup quarter-final after last-minute penalty switch

The Leicester City striker came on as a substitute in the shootout win over Colombia, but he is struggling with a groin problem.

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Jul 4th 2018, 4:41 PM

# Russia 2018

'We did not to deserve to lose, we have done more than England'

Colombia defender Yerry Mina said his side deserved a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Jul 4th 2018, 11:32 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Colombia vs England, World Cup last 16

We went minute-by-minute as England and Colombia clashed at the Spartak Stadium.

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Jul 3rd 2018, 9:00 PM