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Soccer players will be allowed to have sex ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Nigeria

Costa’s fluke goal enough to see 2010 champions claim three points in what was a must win game

Former skipper admits bias towards Three Lions, warns them of the difficulties that lie ahead

Pre-tournament favourites must win if they are to keep destiny in their own hands

Islamabad United opener believes he is not far from representing Men in Green at global stage

Board confirms failure but hasn’t named opener as the guilty party yet

First time a Pakistani will be present on pitch of World Cup match in official capacity

Les Bleus’ talented but young squad will be favourites against a Peru side beaten 1-0 by Denmark in their opener

Morgan's men posted a new all-time ODI record of 481 for six at Trent

31-year-old had not played a competitive match since losing to Sam Querrey in last year’s Wimbledon

Sri Lanka captain will miss final game of the three-match series against West Indies

Next term could see reduction in number of players under board payroll

England was able to enjoy their biggest victory in format as they topped their previous ODI best

Alex Hales scores magnificent 147 with Jonny Bairstow chipping in with swashbuckling 139

Brazil, Germany and Argentina have lifted 11 World Cups between them, but failed to win their opening games

Captain’s 171 enough to beat Yorkshire to set up clash against Kent at Lord's

Sri Lanka captain receives ball-tampering charge, may miss third Test

Keeper’s error cost La Roja in 3-3 draw with Portugal

Talismanic attackers are their respective country’s best goal-scoring avenues

Sport is booming in Scandinavian country due to influx of asylum seekers

England all-rounders both being rested with one eye on upcoming India series

European champions take on minnows Morocco in Moscow on Wednesday

Serbian will miss final of football’s biggest event if he reaches final of Grand Slam

Egypt take on hosts knowing that defeat will almost certainly end all chances of qualification

El Tri claim 1-0 win over defending champions as Brazil also held by Switzerland

Hirving Lozano's clinical finish earns Mexico a shock 1-0 victory

Incident takes place as residents and visiting soccer fans throng Russian capital

Cuper’s men need a must win over the hosts for a second-place finish in the group

The ICC warned at the time that they might take punitive action and they did

Germany take on Mexico while Brazil is set to face Switzerland tonight

Roma defender made the crucial breakthrough early in the second half with a magnificent free-kick goal

'We need to find more variety of options going forward'

Midfielder scores 81st minute to guide Les Bleus to 2-1 win over Socceroos

Youngster to move to La Liga in 2019 after reaching legal age requirement, Spanish giants reveal in statement

The mood had dampened earlier when authorities announced a ban on open-air screenings in parks

Disgraced Australian batsman to represent St Lucia in an attempt to rebuild reputation

Iran is thought to be only country in world that refuses to allow fans to gather in open public spaces for World Cup

India claim resounding innings and 262 run win as newcomers bowled twice on day two

Striker says he will not tolerate complacency from team against tournament debutants

Queiroz's men have to make an impression when facing against Spain and Portugal

Three Lions claim narrow three-wicket win despite being set just 215 to win

Red Devils manager is impressed by the depth of experience in the squad that can be vital in Russia

Amelia Kerr was not out and managed to score 232 runs against Ireland

Smith, Warner and Bancroft were all recently suspended for ball-tampering in March

Phil Simmon’s side became one of only 12 nationals sanctioned to play this format

La Roja sacked undefeated coach Lopetegui just two days before World Cup after he signed for Real

2018 hosts have been beset by controversies as greatest sporting event gets underway

The Express Tribune’s panel takes a look at 10 players who are expected to light up Russia

Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq criticises management over team selection in first T20I

Indian skipper said the country have a decent team