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A-League's former youngest pro dominating at Croatia's new powerhouses

A-League's former youngest pro dominating at Croatia's new powerhouses

Only 22-years-old, Anthony Kalik has already forged a very interesting career indeed. 2 Sep 2020
'I start slurring my words': How concussion killed Didulica's career

'I start slurring my words': How concussion killed Didulica's career

Australian goalkeeper Joey Didulica wants to raise awareness about the risks of concussion in football and admits he fears he may face dementia in the future after suffering more than 20 concussions during his career. 28 Jul 2020
Santalab enjoying ‘brutal’ relegation scrap in Dandenong

Santalab enjoying ‘brutal’ relegation scrap in Dandenong

If you’d put a bet on Brendon Santalab AND Carl Valeri playing alongside each other in a relegation scrap in Melbourne’s Dandenong over winter, you may have got some attractive long odds. 21 Jun 2019
Is this Australia's luckiest fan?

Is this Australia's luckiest fan?

Seven-year-old Nathan Ong could be the luckiest football fan in Australia. 9 Aug 2018
Over 90% of Russians Rooted for National Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Poll

Over 90% of Russians Rooted for National Team at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Poll

MOSCOW, July 18 (Sputnik) - More than 90 percent of Russians supported their national team at the FIFA World Cup, which came to a close on Sunday, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center revealed on Wednesday. 18 Jul 2018
World Cup: the Social Game

World Cup: the Social Game

While the players were left to get the job done on the pitch, supporters took to twitter in a massive way for the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jul 2018
Thousands of Croatia's fans welcome team in Zagreb

Thousands of Croatia's fans welcome team in Zagreb

Thousands of Croatia's supporters are set to welcome their national team in the Croatian capital Zagreb, where the FIFA World Cup runners-up arrive on Monday, the Croatian broadcaster Radiotelevision (HRT) reported on Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans detained in France during celebrations

Almost 300 fans were detained across France on Sunday night during the mass celebrations following the national football team's victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final, French media reported on Monday, citing the country's Interior Ministry. 16 Jul 2018
Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Paris metro stations renamed to celebrate World Cup triumph

Six Paris metro stations have been temporarily renamed to mark France's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, local transport authorities RATP Group said via Twitter on Sunday night. 16 Jul 2018
Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two dead, three injured in France celebrations

Two people died and another three were injured in France as the country was celebrating their national football team's triumph at the 2018 FIA World Cup, local media reported Monday. 16 Jul 2018
Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

Over 2.5m Muscovites watched World Cup Final on TV

More than 2.5 million Muscovites watched Monday's World Cup final between Croatia and France, broadcast live by the Russia-1 channel, a survey conducted by the Mediascope research company. 16 Jul 2018
France World Cup celebrations turn violent

France World Cup celebrations turn violent

Celebrations of France's victory in the 2018 World Cup final turned into mayhem in Paris and several other French cities, local media reported Monday, citing police. 16 Jul 2018
Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

Russian Embassy in US Marks FIFA World Cup Celebrations With Concert of Jazz Legend Butman

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States has marked the celebrations dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a concert of Russian saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and the Igor Butman Quintet. 16 Jul 2018
France's dressing room goes 'crazy' - Varane

France's dressing room goes 'crazy' - Varane

France defender Raphael Varane said on Sunday night that the atmosphere in his side's dressing room was "crazy" following their 2018 FIFA World Cup victory. 16 Jul 2018
Croatian football boss: 'I want to jump into the Adriatic Sea'

Croatian football boss: 'I want to jump into the Adriatic Sea'

Croatian Football Federation (HNS) President Davor Suker said on Sunday that he felt "devastated" after Croatia's loss in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. 16 Jul 2018
France defender Rami retires from international football

France defender Rami retires from international football

France defender Adil Rami has announced his retirement from international football following his side's 2018 FIFA World Cup victory, the French news website L’Equipe reported on Sunday. 16 Jul 2018