Pickford hits back at critics after Colombia heroics
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was one of his Country’s hero’s last night as the Three Lions sealed a famous penalty shootout victory over Colombia in…
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Most memorable World Cup free kicks
For one month every four years a sleeping beast awakens. Come June, the World Cup tournament emerges from hibernation with a roar. The biggest…
The five oldest players to play at the World Cup
Age may take away pace, sharpness and agility but gifts a player with immense experience, maturity and calmness of nerve.
Henrik Larsson claims Neymar’s PSG move has affected his ‘speed of thought’
Former Barcelona, Manchester United and Celtic striker Henrik Larsson reckons Neymar’s decision to leave the Nou Camp last summer and join French side PSG has…
Spanish media hammer De Gea after World Cup exit
The Spanish press have turned on David de Gea after Spain became the latest high profile team to drop out of this summer’s World…
Martin O’Neill says Neymar’s antics are ‘pathetic’
Martin O’Neill has branded Brazil star Neymar as ‘pathetic’ after his play acting again dominated the headlines after his sides comfortable 2-0 victory over…
Hazard ready to ‘shine’ after Messi and Ronaldo World Cup elimination
Belgium captain Eden Hazard has revealed that he is ready to step into the limelight at this summers World Cup in Russia now that…
Belgium captain Hazard heaps praise on Lukaku
Belgium captain Eden Hazard has been singing the praise of his international team-mate Romelu Lukaku, and has claimed that the striker is now amongst…
Alexis Sanchez reveals why he wants Belgium to win World Cup
Alexis Sanchez has revealed he wants Belgium to win the World Cup this summer because of his close friendship with one of the key…
Kane admits his confidence is ‘sky high’ ahead of Colombia
England captain Harry Kane has admitted that his is confidence is sky high going into his sides World Cup last 16 tie against Colombia…
Ronaldo refuses to comment on international retirement speculation
Not long after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay rumours began to circulate that Cristiano…
Mbappe now at Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar level says Balague
Kylian Mbappe put in one of the stand out individual performances of the 2018 World Cup yesterday, as France defeated Argentina 4-2 to progress…
Pogba admits Mbappe ‘is more talented’ than he is
Kylian Mbappe put in a sensational individual performance which inspired France to a 4-3 victory over Argentina at the weekend, and afterwards his team-mate…
Pogba: ‘Unique’ Messi is my idol
Paul Pogba has said that Lionel Messi has been the best player in the world for over a decade, adding that the Argentine is…
FIFA ‘don’t see any need’ to change controversial rule
FIFA have insisted that they don’t see any need to change the controversial ‘fair play’ rule which effectively eliminated Senegal from this summer’s World…
England star hoping to ‘put balls in like David Beckham’
England right-back Kieran Trippier has declared that he is hoping to supply the bullets for Harry Kane and co. and is taking inspiration from…
Spain stars confused by De Gea’s World Cup form
Spain’s World Cup squad are apparently perplexed by the form of goalkeeper David de Gea during this summer’s tournament over in Russia.
Top ref insists VAR is working
Former referee Pierluigi Collina has insisted that VAR is working, although it isn’t yet working with absolute perfection.