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China's national footballer presents MVP to Cristiano Ronaldo
China's national footballer Zhao Xuri presented the MVP award to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugese captian's hat-trick as Portugal and Spain drew a thrilling World Cup Group B game 3-3 in Sochi on Friday night, reports NetEase.
Ronaldo the hero as Portugal draw 3-3 against an impressive Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Portugal and Spain drew a thrilling World Cup Group B game 3-3 in Sochi on Friday night.
Russia thrash Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener
This year's Football World Cup has opened in spectacular fashion, with the host Russians routing Saudi Arabia 5-0, recording the biggest win by the host nation in the opening game of a World Cup since 1934.
World Cup 2018 Countdown: a bear to make the first kick?
As football fans are making their final countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2018, here are some facts, as well as predictions, about the upcoming opening ceremony and the first game.
Manchester City expand deal with China regional partner
Manchester City Football club has expanded its relationship with AvaTrade.
Russia orcale cat predicts Russia to win in World Cup opening match
Achilles, a cat at the State Hermitage Museum, has predicted the result of the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Spain replaces fired Lopetegui with Hierro
With only two days to go before Spain's opening match at the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui was fired as national team coach because he accepted a job to lead Real Madrid next season.
U.S., Canada and Mexico to jointly host 2026 FIFA World Cup
After a public vote that took place during the FIFA meeting in Moscow on Wednesday, the North American joint bid has beaten the other candidate Morocco with a result of 134-65.
FIFA to select the host of the 2026 World Cup
The 68th FIFA Congress opened in Moscow on Wednesday. During the meeting, the delegates of FIFA member associations will vote to select the host of the 2026 World Cup.
Lopetegui to be Real Madrid's coach
Spanish national team coach, Julen Lopetegui, will be Real Madrid's coach for the three following seasons, Real Madrid announced on Tuesday on its official website.
Chinese Football Association suspends player for necklace
A Chinese football player has been suspended from the Chinese national team list for one year for having personal items on the pitch, reports thepaper.cn.
2018 World Cup ball more digital friendly
The Telstar 18, the official match ball to be used at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, is reportedly designed to be more digitally-friendly, reports cctv.com.
Strong Chinese presence on the sidelines of World Cup
Although China's national team is not competing at the World Cup in Russia, China is represented in official products and sponsorship that tell Chinese stories.
Durant has 43, Warriors take 3-0 NBA Finals lead over Cavs
Kevin Durant scored 43 points, draining a long 3-pointer for emphasis in the final minute, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
IOC officials 'very confident' about Beijing 2022
The official debriefing of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was held this week in Beijing with more than 600 participants from relevant stakeholders sharing lessons from PyeongChang.
Xi's special envoy to attend World Cup opening ceremony
President Xi Jinping's special envoy and vice-premier Sun Chunlan will travel to Russia from June 12 to 15 to attend the opening ceremony of the 21st FIFA World Cup, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced on Tuesday.
10 Chinese Super League players to represent 7 countries at World Cup
10 Chinese Super League players are on national duty at the World Cup in Russia.
Curry dazzles from deep, Warriors take 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Stephen Curry hit an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 122-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night for 2-0 lead.
Olesen sinks final hole putt to beat Molinari to the Italian Open title
Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark has sunk a 10-foot putt on the final hole to win the Italian Open on Sunday.
Ma Long takes men's singles title at China Open
Ma Long won his seventh ITTF World Tour tournament singles title after beating his teammate Fan Zhengdong 7-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-3, 14-12 at China Open on Sunday.