 | US soccer writer Grant Wahl died of ruptured blood vessel: WifeWahl had complained during the World Cup about feeling ill. |
 | 'Messi'ah of Millions: Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'In his fifth and last World Cup, Messi, just like Tendulkar in his sixth and final appearance at the final frontier of one-day cricket, must be craving to lay his hands on the trophy. |
 | Croatia's 'golden generation' nears end after World CupCroatia's spirit has been its most notable quality, coming back from behind against Japan and Brazil to go through on penalties in the round of 16 and quarterfinals. |
 | Palestinians say World Cup proves their cause not 'buried'Like several other Arab nations, Morocco has agreed to full diplomatic ties with Israel -- but this has not stopped its players from making clear their loyalties regarding the decades-old conflict. |
 | Messi has chance to match Maradona as Argentina reach World Cup finalSixteen years after making his World Cup debut as a teenager, Qatar has witnessed Messi finally score in the knockout stages of the tournament, and he has done so in three straight games. |
 | Argentina beat Croatia 3-0, Messi and his men advance to World Cup finalsThe opening defeat against Saudi Arabia forced Argentina to rethink and reassess. |
 | FIFA World Cup: Griezmann, France's man fridayRejected by French clubs for being too small, the midfielder is leading France in the World Cup |
 | Morocco wins Africa support in World Cup clash with FranceMorocco's "Lions of the Atlas", who beat Portugal on Saturday to reach the final four, will face former colonial power France on Wednesday. |
 | Modric seeks to derail Messi's bid for World Cup gloryAll eyes will be on the cavernous Lusail Stadium, where Messi, now 35, will attempt to fire Argentina into the final for the second time in eight years against the 2018 runners-up. |
 | Neymar acquitted of corruption over Barcelona transferThe judges decided to acquit the nine defendants who were being prosecuted in this trial, including FC Barcelona, former club presidents Bartomeu and Rosell, Santos FC and Neymar's father. |
 | US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World CupThe websites were shut down after a FIFA representative identified sites being used to distribute copyright-infringing content without the authorization of the soccer world governing body |
 | EU democracy 'under attack' as parliament rocked by Qatar bribe claimsOne of the vice presidents of the parliament, Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili, has been charged with "criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering". |
 | Referees under scrutiny at Qatar World CupElite players questioning officials for their decisions on the field becoming a recurring theme |
 | FIFA World Cup 2022: Fair play off the fieldIn these times of division and discord, the England side is an example to all, said former England striker Gary Lineker. |
 | FIFA World Cup: Heart and soul of ArgentinaAfter losing against Saudi Arabia, Messi & Co. have relied primarily on emotion to take them through to semis |
