France lift second World Cup after classic final

Published On: July 16, 2018 07:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

MOSCOW, July 16: France won the World Cup for the second time in spectacular style on Sunday as a 4-2 victory over Croatia in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades ended the battling outsiders’ dreams of a first title.

France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2

Published On: July 15, 2018 10:47 PM NPT By: Agencies

MOSCOW, July 15: Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest.

MOSCOW, July 15: Russian punk band ‘Pussy Riot’ claimed responsibility for a pitch invasion during the soccer World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday, after four people briefly interrupted the game.

LONDON, July 15: Novak Djokovic is back at his best and the Wimbledon champion for a fourth time, grabbing a lead right away against a weary Kevin Anderson in the final and winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) on Sunday.

Three reasons why Croatia or France deserve to win the Final

Published On: July 15, 2018 07:34 PM NPT By: Agencies

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final is just around the corner, as 1998 winners France prepare to face first-time finalists Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

Published On: July 15, 2018 05:39 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, July 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Belgium beat England to secure third place finish

Published On: July 14, 2018 10:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

ST PETERSBURG, July 14: Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate’s side home with a second straight loss.

Former Napoli manager Sarri replaces Conte at Chelsea

Published On: July 14, 2018 06:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, July 14: Chelsea named former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as the new head coach on a three-year term on Saturday, a day after parting ways with another Italian manager Antonio Conte.

KATHMANDU, July 14: Long gone the time when the powerhouses, from South America to Europe like Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay and lately Spain, dominated the football world. The narrative is changing.

Belgium v England : Who will win? (pre-match analysis)

Published On: July 14, 2018 06:56 AM NPT By: Republica

Belgium v England