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Fifa World Cup 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018
The 2018 Fifa World Cup, being held from 14 June to 15 July, will be the 21st edition of the World Cup, and will be hosted -- somewhat controversially -- by Russia. A total of 32 teams from around the world will compete at the event. Germany are the reigning champions, having triumphed in Brazil in 2014
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Chinese players and officials celebrate with national team coach Bora Milutinovic (centre, waving right hand) after China's 1-0 victory over Oman in Shenyang on October 7, 2001. The result secured China’s first Fifa World Cup Finals appearance. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China marks 20 years since reaching only World Cup as wait set to go on

China have qualified for Fifa showpiece once in 11 attempts as Qatar 2022 campaign looks on the brink despite high-profile support.

Fifa

On this day: China qualified for its only Fifa World Cup

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Donald Trump

Donald Trump the soccer dad? 4 ways he supported son Barron’s love of football

Hong Kong politics

Letters | Hong Kong must help more people watch the Tokyo Games on TV

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The Hong Kong delegation enters the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 5, 2016. Photo: EPA
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

PSG to deny Tokyo 2020 call-ups for Mbappe and Neymar

Tokyo 2020: PSG to deny Mbappe and Neymar Olympic call-ups as clubs under no obligation to release players.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Faster, Higher, Stronger | Has Hong Kong watched its last Olympics and World Cup?

Hong Kong broadcast rights for Tokyo 2020 and 2022 World Cup up in the air as costs often priced the same as for China.

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Chinese Football Association (CFA)

The East Stand | Xi’s World Cup wish, tattoos and Tevez: the 2010s in Chinese football

Xi Jinping’s desire for Fifa World Cup success has brought increased scrutiny and big money signings into the Chinese game but national team have not improved.

China’s players react after losing to Iceland in the 2017 China Cup. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa

Editorial | Women soccer players have earned their due

The recent World Cup in France has proved that women deserve higher pay, judging by entertainment value and audience numbers.

Spain

Spain coach Luis Enrique steps down

The Spaniard will be replaced by number two, Robert Moreno

Neymar

Police probe as Neymar uses social media against rape claim

Brazil and Paris St Germain superstar responds by issuing social media posts to show the accuser sent friendly messages following the alleged attack

Brazil and Paris St Germain star covers his eyes during training at the Granja Comary sport complex in Teresopolis, Brazil. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

World Cup winner is the coach of second division Mexican side Dorados de Sinaloa

Diego Maradona is recovering from his latest health scare. Photo: AP

Did Maradona just deliver the weirdest post-game interview ever?

Argentinian football star goes blank after a question, but where does it rank with the all-time amazingly bad pitchside gaffes?

Blockchain

Online poker businessman behind Juventus, PSG’s cryptocurrency token plans

Fifa

Fifa The Best: Modric, Marta and Mo Salah win big in Paris awards

Real Madrid’s Luka Modric with the Best Fifa Men’s Player award and Brazilian international Marta with the Best Fifa Women's Player award for 2018. Photo: EPA

Russia’s World Cup hero Cheryshev in doping investigation

Denis Cheryshev celebrates scoring Russia’s second goal against Egypt at the World Cup. Photo: Reuters

World Cup star Maradona wants fresh start as he joins Mexican strugglers

World Cup star Maradona wants fresh start as he joins Mexican strugglers

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Uefa Champions League

Watch: the Bale, Messi, Ronaldo and Salah strikes among Puskas Award nominees

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Portugal forwards Ricardo Quaresma (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrate a goal during the 2017 Confederations Cup. Photo: AFP
French Ligue 1

Neymar mocks crowd calling him ‘crybaby’ then gives boy his shirt in French top tier

Fifa corruption scandal

Ex-Brazilian soccer boss, 86, gets 4 years in US prison in Fifa probe

At least 42 individuals and entities have been charged in the bribery scandal, and many have pleaded guilty.

Fifa

Fifa’s new code of ethics is great news for corrupt football officials

Fifa president Gianni Infantino attends the group G match between Belgium and Tunisia at the 2018 World Cup. Photo: AP

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo hospitalised with pneumonia

Ronaldo has been diagnosed with pneumonia according to Spanish media. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

How Hong Kong can boost its chances for the Fifa World Cup

Harry Kane £5 notes circulating in UK – and they’re worth £50,000

Neymar

Neymar in China: screaming fans welcome PSG star

Neymar meets dozens of his fans as he touches down in Shenzhen for Saturday’s French Cup. Photos: Twitter
Fifa

Carrick receives ‘end of an era’ card honour in Fifa Ultimate Team

Carrick joins an exclusive list of legendary footballers who received an 'end of an era' card. Photo: Reddit
Spanish La Liga

Messi even makes his own dog look silly with sublime skills

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Fame and celebrity

Who will win vote as Fifa’s best soccer player in world in 2018?

France World Cup winner Kylian Mbappé, tournament top-scorer Harry Kane of England, and Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah all shortlisted

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