FT Staff writer

Emotions were at the heart of celebration in Kaliningrad, Russia during the World Cup group E match between Switzerland and Serbia on Friday night, as nationalist symbol of Albania, two-headed eagles flapped from the ground attacking the…
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As the first round of Russia World Cup group stage came to an end, it's been well and truly a tournament of the unexpected. Almost all of the pre-tournament favourites failed to put up a convincing show with defending champions Germany…
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In Italy football is a complete way of life, like a wonderful symphony played in the city of Venice, or watching Michelangelo’s sculptures or looking at a painting of Leonardo da Vinci. Buffon, the Old Lady’s departing goalkeeper is the…
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There is no country on Earth with as nuanced an understanding of space and time as Japan. Ma, for instance, is a Japanese word which conveys such complexity - "space between two structural parts", "consciousness of space", "simultaneous…
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Riyadh: It was a few days back Saudi Arabia announced its final squad for the World Cup 2018. Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) took a unique manner to make the announcement, with a quirky video published through the social media…
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Enjoyment is a surplus. It cannot be invested. Enjoyment is of the moment. Very much like sports. In the English language, there is something about the word “sports” which indicates an annihilation of the exterior world. There is this…
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Munich: World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 and end their five-game winless run in the build up to the World Cup in Russia. Germany looked to be heading for a comfortable win at Bay Arena of Bayer…
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LEEDS: England beat Concacaf side Costo Rica 2-0 to conclude their World Cup preparations in impressive style at Elland Road in Leeds. Manager Gareth Southgate’s rotation policy proved to be effective as the Three Lions with 10 changes…
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Buenos Aires: Argentina has cancelled their final World Cup warm-up match with Israel, apparently under political pressure over Israel's apartheid regime and inhuman treatment of Palestinians under military occupation. Argentina’s…
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The Indian skipper scored a brace in his 100th international appearance for the national team. Mumbai: India football captain Sunil Chhetri kept his words as he scored a brace against Kenya to delight his fans who had thronged the…
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