myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles

Japan sink 10-man Colombia in historic win for Asia

Published On: June 19, 2018 07:43 PM NPT By: Reuters

SARANSK, June 19: Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in their opening Group H match on Tuesday, the first time an Asian team has overcome a South American one at the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia v Japan (Preview)

Published On: June 19, 2018 04:25 PM NPT By: Agencies

Four years on, Colombia and Japan are gearing up for another showdown at the global extravaganza. On 24 June 2014, Los Cafeteros came out firing on all cylinders to claim an impressive 4-1 victory over the Japanese in Brazil.

FIFA charges Mexico after fans chant anti-gay slur during Germany victory

Published On: June 19, 2018 12:29 PM NPT By: Agencies

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after their fans used an anti-gay slur during the team's 1-0 win over Germany.

Argentina should drop Angel Di Maria, add creativity to midfield

Published On: June 19, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

MOSCOW, June 19: Argentina's 1-1 draw against Iceland in their World Cup opener left them with at least three certainties: They can (and need to) play much better; doubts persist regarding key positions; and "this is just the beginning," the phrase that has become the motto of both players and coach alike.

Kane scores in injury time as England beat Tunisia

Published On: June 19, 2018 01:48 AM NPT By: Agencies

VOLGOGRAD, June 19: Captain Harry Kane scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as England battled to victory over Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup.

Lukaku double as Belgium outclass brave Panama

Published On: June 18, 2018 11:54 PM NPT By: Reuters

SOCHI, June 18: A stunning volley from Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku double broke the resistance of a brave Panama side on their World Cup debut as Belgium cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening Group G game on Monday.

Belgium thrashes Panama by 3 goals

Published On: June 18, 2018 10:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 18: Double from Lukaku and a full volley stunner from Mertens sealed the victory for the Belgium against the debutants Panama.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Tunisia v England (Preview)

Published On: June 18, 2018 10:10 PM NPT By: Agencies

England last win in a FIFA World Cup game is already something of a distant memory, so much so that many would struggle to remember the 1-0 victory against Slovenia almost eight years ago at South Africa 2010. Indeed, not a single player involved in that game in Port Elizabeth was named in the squad for Russia 2018.

Sweden bury World Cup opening jinx to beat South Korea

Published On: June 18, 2018 07:53 PM NPT By: Reuters

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 18: Sweden won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 and ended their worrying goal drought with a 1-0 victory over South Korea that was a must-win if they want to progress from a tricky-looking Group F.