Ayoob Rahman

With the victory of Belgium over England, the group stage matches of the World Cup are over. The qualified sixteen teams are preparing for the pre-quarter matches. To be at the endpoint of the Group matches means a lot. It demonstrates a…

New beginnings are always exciting times. Whether they turn out to be good or bad is altogether a different story. Arsenal FC is facing a new beginning and rightfully so, the mood around the Emirates is that of excitement with a hint of…

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…

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…

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…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Neymar needed only 23 minutes to reassure Brazilians that his recovery is right on track for the World Cup. Three months after undergoing surgery on his right foot, Neymar returned to action for Brazil and…

London: England continued their build up to the World Cup with a hard fought victory against Nigeria at Wembley stadium on Saturday. Gareth Southgate's side swept into a two-goal lead as Gary Cahill who made his first England appearance…

A below-par performance saw World Champions Germany slump to a shock defeat against neighbours Austria. Joachim Low’s side was however boosted by a solid display by the first choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who played his first full game…

Nice: France displayed full range of their attacking weapons in Nice as they beat Italy 3-1 to continue their impressive build up to the World Cup in Russia. Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti put the hosts in front after PSG starlet…

MADRID: In a stunning decision Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid boss, five days after leading them to a third straight Champions League triumph. Zidane and the Real president Florentino Pérez appeared before the press at…