'Records are there to be broken' – Suarez out to make more history with Uruguay
Luis Suarez opened the scoring against Russia as Uruguay won three consecutive World Cup group games for the first time. Luis Suarez wants to continue making history with Uruguay after his goal in the 3-0 win over Russia helped Oscar Tabarez’s side to a third successive group-stage win at a World Cup for the first time…
Sampaoli not revealing Argentina XI to face Croatia
It remains to be seen who the experienced manager will pick for their second group match, with plenty of options on the table for the Albiceleste Jorge Sampaoli revealed his starting line-up early ahead of Argentina’s opening World Cup game , but the coach insists he has not yet decided on the XI to face Croatia…
How will Mexico line up against Sweden?
Juan Carlos Osorio needs to pick a lineup that can get him a point with El Tri on the cusp of winning Group F Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Click here for Mexico’s confirmed XI vs. Sweden So far, Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio has gotten it all right. His game plan against Germany worked.…
World Cup contenders or overhyped again by the media? Why England should not be written off
Frank Lampard has backed the Three Lions to win the tournament, but are suggestions of a first triumph since 1966 realistic or wide of the mark? Uruguay and Croatia. Those are the teams who have won all three group games at the World Cup. It’s a short list. All of the pre-tournament favourites have stuttered…
Martinez 'honestly happy' to beat England to top spot
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has no regrets about beating England 1-0 to set up a potentially tricky run in the World Cup knockouts. Roberto Martinez insists he is happy to have seen Belgium beat England to top spot in World Cup Group G, despite concerns over a potentially tougher draw. Adnan Januzaj’s spectacular strike secured…
'He's getting better with age' – Ronaldo urged to play on for Portugal
The Real Madrid superstar scored four goals at the World Cup, but saw his side eliminated at the hands of Uruguay in the last 16 Cristiano Ronaldo should keep playing for Portugal, despite their early exit from the 2018 World Cup, according to Manchester City star Bernardo Silva. The Selecao lost 2-1 to Uruguay in…
Farewell Iran: A World Cup triumph against the adversity of US sanctions and chaos back home
Carlos Queiroz’s side are going home but plenty of fans around the world were willing them to go through against Portugal in their final group game Iran’s World Cup is over. It was a wild ride and it had a bit of everything; last-minute winners, last-minute chances going begging, VAR controversies and a penalty save…
England can 'hurt' any team in the World Cup, says Welbeck
The Three Lions face Colombia in the knockout stages, and the Gunners forward believes they are in a promising position ahead of the game Click Here: liverpool mens jersey England can “hurt” any team they play, according to Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck. The Three Lions finished second in Group G, beating Tunisia and Panama and…
World Cup 2018 last 16: Who could England, Brazil, Mexico & more face in knockouts?
Goal takes a look at the possible match-ups in the knockout phase as the group stage heats up The World Cup is past the halfway point, with the group stage having served up some exciting games, with a few surprising results. The final round of fixtures are being played out and we will soon know which teams…
Colombia's Pekerman 'extremely concerned' by James injury
The Bayern Munich star lasted just half an hour of Colombia’s win over Senegal before being withdrawn for Luis Muriel due to fitness issues Jose Pekerman is unsure as to the nature of James Rodriguez’s injury woe but concedes he finds the situation “extremely concerning”. Colombia progressed to the World Cup last 16 as winners…