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Fifa World Cup 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018 watched by 110.5 mn viewers across India

The top reach markets for live matches were West Bengal - 22.2 mn, Kerala - 17.8 mn, Maharashtra /Goa - 12.8 mn, and Assam/North East/Sikkim - 11.4 mn

Fifa World Cup 2018 watched by 110.5 mn viewers across India
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 2:34 AM IST

Croatia, unsurprisingly

Croatia had won independence in 1991 after the fall of the USSR and the dismemberment of empires and countries

Croatia, unsurprisingly
Updated On : 21 Jul 2018 | 5:57 AM IST

Soccer makes fans unhappy

The distress of a loss might be acute, but perhaps it is outweighed by the overall benefits of fandom

Soccer makes fans unhappy
Updated On : 18 Jul 2018 | 12:37 AM IST

Zidane, Mbappe star in multi-cultural French team, but race tensions remain

Some commentators have discussed the 2018 success of Les Bleus as a return to the joys of "black, blanc, beur" multicultural national celebration, acceptance and celebration of ethnic diversity

Zidane, Mbappe star in multi-cultural French team, but race tensions remain
Updated On : 16 Jul 2018 | 2:11 PM IST

The World Cup in the times of social media: trolls, bots and gender

Second screen consumers are not just watching matches online, they are also posting on social media at the same time

The World Cup in the times of social media: trolls, bots and gender
Updated On : 16 Jul 2018 | 1:37 PM IST

France win 4-2 thriller against Croatia to lift World Cup after 20 years

Deschamps, who captained the 1998 French side, has a chance to achieve the rare distinction of becoming only the third man, in history

France win 4-2 thriller against Croatia to lift World Cup after 20 years
Updated On : 16 Jul 2018 | 12:05 AM IST

Fifa World Cup final: Today's match schedule free live streaming for Sunday

Croatia will bank on their talented midfield to take them across the line, and a lot depends on what kind of day Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic have on the field

Fifa World Cup final: Today's match schedule free live streaming for Sunday
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 10:22 PM IST

Griezmann scores penalty after video review: All you need to know about VAR

In Russia, 13 referees will officiate exclusively by watching the control screens

Griezmann scores penalty after video review: All you need to know about VAR
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 9:26 PM IST

Here are the top scorers of Fifa World Cup 2018 for Golden Boot standings

Harry Kane has added one goal to his tally against Colombia. Romelu Lukaku is a close second in the competition with 4 goals in his kitty

Here are the top scorers of Fifa World Cup 2018 for Golden Boot standings
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 6:43 PM IST

Fifa World Cup 2018:Putin passes symbolic World Cup baton to Qatar for 2022

Putin ceremonially handed a football to the emir to mark the transfer to Qatar, which will be the first Arab country to host the tournament.

Fifa World Cup 2018:Putin passes symbolic World Cup baton to Qatar for 2022
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 6:21 PM IST

From Putin to Mick Jagger, big names who will attend Fifa World Cup final

Russia 2018 had been the 'best World Cup ever', and the world 'fell in love with Russia' for hosting the tournament, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino

From Putin to Mick Jagger, big names who will attend Fifa World Cup final
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 6:00 PM IST

Fifa World Cup Final: France or Croatia? Bollywood faces a difficult choice

Ranveer Singh, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham among others are excited about the clash between France and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2018 final

Fifa World Cup Final: France or Croatia? Bollywood faces a difficult choice
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 5:44 PM IST

How Jack White's rock song 'Seven Nation Army' became the World Cup anthem

In Fifa World Cup 2018, the official anthem 'Live it up' has been majorly ignored as the masses are singing the classic, 'Seven Nation Army'

How Jack White's rock song 'Seven Nation Army' became the World Cup anthem
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 4:55 PM IST

As you wait for Fifa World Cup final, take a look at last 5 summit clashes

As the world waits for this year's final, here is all you need to know about the last five FIFA world cup finals

As you wait for Fifa World Cup final, take a look at last 5 summit clashes
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 3:53 PM IST

World Cup 2018 final: France favourite but Croatia have element of surprise

If Mbappe, at 19, can lead his country to the World Cup glory, he will certainly earn a mention in the same breath as Zinedine Zidane - the architect of France's only title in 1998

World Cup 2018 final: France favourite but Croatia have element of surprise
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 12:13 PM IST

This World Cup Final, crack open a cold one in style with Budweiser glass

The last match of this year's World Cup is around the corner, enjoy a cold fizzy beer with this beautiful glass and cheer the French or the Croats as they fight it out at the Luzhniki stadium

This World Cup Final, crack open a cold one in style with Budweiser glass
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 12:00 PM IST

France versus Croatia: The battle of economies has already been won

French are happier, richer and live longer than Croats

France versus Croatia: The battle of economies has already been won
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 8:27 AM IST

Belgium beat England 2-0 to win third place in Fifa World Cup 2018

Meunier scored from a Chadli assist in the fourth minute to give an early lead to Belgium against England as the two teams look to secure the third spot in the Fifa World Cup 2018

Belgium beat England 2-0 to win third place in Fifa World Cup 2018
Updated On : 15 Jul 2018 | 1:40 AM IST

Stories from Fifa World Cup 2018 that made headlines for non-soccer reasons

From Iran's goalkeeper who was once homeless but stopped Ronaldo's penalty kick to a blind fan who followed the tournament in a non-conventional way, these stories tugged at the readers' heartstrings.

Stories from Fifa World Cup 2018 that made headlines for non-soccer reasons
Updated On : 14 Jul 2018 | 5:17 PM IST

Fifa World Cup 2018 today's match schedule free live streaming for Saturday

Harry Kane, Lukaku, Eden Hazard, De Bryune and Dele Alli will brace the pitch one last time in Fifa World Cup 2018 match on Saturday in Russia

Fifa World Cup 2018 today's match schedule free live streaming for Saturday
Updated On : 14 Jul 2018 | 3:34 PM IST