Goalkeepers day out in World Cup: Mexico's Ochoa hero, Russia's Akinfeev villain

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced a heroic performance in a 0-0 draw with Brazil and his Russian counterpart Igor Akinfeev was the villain in a 1-1 draw with South Korea as the World Cup......

Kerzhakov hands Russia draw after Akinfeev gaffe

Veteran Alexander Kerzhakov scored three minutes after coming on as a substitute to rescue a 1-1 draw for Russia in their World Cup Group H opener against South Korea on Tuesday. The 31-year-old,......

Champions League: Real Madrid suffer shock loss to CSKA Moscow

The result continued a dismal streak for Madrid, who have won only two of their last five games in all competitions  IMAGE: Real Madrid's Luka Modric comes on as a substitute. Photograph:......

Glory in defeat: Fans hail Russia World Cup team

IMAGE: Fans gather during a meeting with Russia's national soccer team at the FIFA Fan Fest in Moscow on Sunday. Photograph: Gleb Garanich/Reuters Tens of thousands of Russian soccer fans gathered......

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

IMAGE: Croatia players celebrate winning the penalty shootout. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Croatia ended Russia’s unlikely World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalties to......