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FIFA World Cup 2018: Why prosperous nations are more likely to play and win

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More than a seventh of humanity watched the 2014 final, where Germany became the champions with a lone goal in the extra time. Unarguably, this makes the 2018 World Cup the most to-be-watched sport tournament, and a question that becomes central to discussion in the office, over tea or lunch, and at parties, is this: Who will win this time? ALSO READ: Here's how to watch Fifa World Cup 2018 for free in mobile devices Juxtaposing the general development and economic progress of a country with its perceived chances of winning reveals that the probable semi-finalist teams would be the countries with better social and economic indicators. The world’s top betting players such as Ladbrokes, WilliamHill and 888sport have almost unanimously put Germany, Brazil, France, Spain and Argentina as top five, while Tunisia, Iran, Panama, South Korea and Saudi Arabia as the bottom five. ALSO READ: An exhaustive guide to FIFA World Cup 2018: Everything you need to know Income, re...

Fifa World Cup 2018: Five players who will take their final bow in Russia

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These veterans are all legends of the game. Their artistry with the ball has hypnotised football fans from across the globe. Ahead of 2018 edition of the Fifa World Cup in Russia , Business Standard looks at the legends who might hang their boots after this World Cup. The Spaniard will pull on the red and black jersey for the last time at this year’s World Cup. He will be remembered as one of the most important players in Spain’s football history. Iniesta has played 123 times for Spain, a record bettered by only Andoni Zubizarreta, Xavier Hernández, Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas. Iniesta will hope to end his international career on a positive note after the disappointments in Brazil 2014 and of Euro 2016. “At the moment, naturally, this World Cup will possibly be my last appearance for the national team,” Andres said in a radio show. Iniesta had helped Spain in World Cup 2010 after scoring the all-important goal against the Netherlands in the final. In all possibility, thi...