FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
June 12, 2018 10:25 ISTArgentina secured its spot in Russia in the last round of South American qualifiers thanks to Messi's hat-trick against Ecuador.
Argentina secured its spot in Russia in the last round of South American qualifiers thanks to Messi's hat-trick against Ecuador.
Dries Mertens opened the scoring for the Red Devils before striker Lukaku took his international tally to 36 in 69 matches with a volley and header either side of halftime.
Deulofeu has previously played at Sevilla, AC Milan and Everton on loan deals.
Sunil Chhetri is now aiming for a strong showing in the Asian Cup next year where India are clubbed with UAE, Bahrain and Thailand.
Russia's best chance of a first World Cup win since 2002 is in the opening game June 14 against Saudi Arabia.
Egypt qualified for the tournament for the first time in 28 years, and its chances in Group A against host Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay mainly rest on the 25-year-old Salah.
After Luis Suarez was expelled from the 2014 tournament in disgrace for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, Uruguay was eliminated by Colombia in the round of 16.
Iran's route to the round of 16 from Group B could be blocked by defending European champion Portugal and 2010 World Cup winner Spain.
The five-time world player of the year is leading a squad that broke through to win its first major title at the 2016 European Championship.
Most of the squad wasn't born when Morocco became the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, finishing ahead of England, Poland and Portugal in 1986.
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui successfully blended emerging talent with the experience provided by veterans to qualify for an 11th straight World Cup.
Stephen Constantine also lauded skipper Sunil Chhetri and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu after India's 2-0 victory over Kenya in the final of Intercontinental Cup.
Rathore said the training opportunities and support for the players are much better now and also urged schools to focus on promoting sports and not just academics.
Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus were on target as Brazil cruised past Austria with some fancy footwork.
The Indian football skipper has equalled Lionel Messi's tally of 64 goals to become the joint highest active scorer after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri was a man on a mission once again as he helped India beat Kenya 2-0 to win the Intercontinental Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena.
Shib Shankar Patra runs his tea stall from the ground floor of his three-storied building, gives his building a fresh coat of light blue and white shade.
FIFA remains convinced of football's potential in the world's second most populous nation, its belief bookended by the successful hosting of the U-17 World Cup last year.
Spain remained undefeated through 20 matches under coach Julen Lopetegui.
France missed several first-half chances and was punished in the 44th when the U.S. scored with its first meaningful attack through forward Julian Green.
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