Kathmandu Kings announces O’Brien as first int’l signing

Published On: June 27, 2018 07:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: TVS Everest Premier League (EPL) outfit Kathmandu Kings XI has announced the signing of Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien as its first international player for this year’s EPL.

ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 27: Diego Maradona sensationally gave a double middle finger salute to the crowd after Marcos Rojo scored a dramatic late winner to send Argentina through to the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Nigeria.

ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 27: Croatia emerged from their third match at Russia 2018 with their 100% record intact, as two second half goals canceled out an Icelandic penalty sends them into the knockout stages as Group D winners.

Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

Published On: June 27, 2018 02:57 AM NPT By: Reuters

ST PETERSBURG, June 27:  Argentina and Lionel Messi scraped into the knockout stages of the World Cup by the skin of their teeth on Tuesday after an 86th minute strike from defender Marcos Rojo gave them a barely deserved 2-1 win over Nigeria, eliminating the African side.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Nigeria v Argentina (Preview)

Published On: June 26, 2018 10:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Argentina will be firmly hoping history is on their side in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Having been backed into a corner after dropping points in their first two games, their FIFA World Cup record against Nigeria may be their last remaining crumb of comfort.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Iceland v Croatia (Preview)

Published On: June 26, 2018 10:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Iceland and Croatia face off in Rostov-on-Don as Group D of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia reaches an exciting conclusion.

France and Denmark advance after goalless draw

Published On: June 26, 2018 10:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 26: Denmark go behind Group C winner France into the last 16 with the first goalless draw of the 2018 World Cup against Les Bleus at the Luzhniki Stadium. France had already qualified and Denmark required a point to be sure, in spite of the fact that a 2-0 win for already eliminated Peru against Australia sent them through regardless of their result.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Denmark v France (Preview)

Published On: June 26, 2018 07:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

The pressure is off France in their final Group C fixture, since they have already reached the Round of 16, and Denmark very much have the advantage in their quest to join Les Bleus in the knockout stages.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia v Peru (Preview)

Published On: June 26, 2018 07:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Australia will have hope in their hearts, while Peru will play for pride when they meet in their final match in Group C.

EGYPT, June 26: A former Egyptian football player and sports commentator, Abdel Rahim Mohamed, reportedly suffered a heart attack and tragically died after his national team’s loss in the FIFA 2018 World Cup match against Saudi Arabia.