A brace from Harry Kane proved enough for England to scrape all three points against a plucky Tunisia side who were tricky customers and equally found themselves fortunate not to have lost the game by half-time. Continue reading
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Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Player ratings as Modric and co cruise to opening victory
Croatia made light work of Nigeria with a comfortable 2-0 victory ensuring Zlatko Dalic’s side began this year’s World Cup with a much-needed win. With difficult tests to come against Argentina and Iceland to finish Group D, it was important that they got off to a positive start.
France 2-1 Australia: Pogba’s wicked strike deflates plucky Socceroos
Two second-half penalties in the space of just four minutes saw this fixture explode into life, as France were made to work hard for an important group stage victory – only their fourth in World Cup history.
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Portugal 3-3 Spain: Ronaldo hat-trick, Costa brace in World Cup classic
It took only four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to open his goalscoring account at this year’s World Cup – from the penalty spot – during an enthralling affair as two European heavyweights went head-to-head in their maiden Group B clash.
World Cup Preview – France vs Australia: Gut check time for Socceroos against Les Bleus?
Who, if anyone, will prevail in Group C’s intriguing curtain-raiser on Saturday morning? The answer might not be as straightforward as it looks.
Who is Brighton and Everton target Ezri Konsa?
On Saturday, England won an international youth title for the sixth time in the last two years. The Under-21s, managed by Aidy Boothroyd, claimed the Toulon Tournament for the third successive year after coming from behind to defeat Mexico 2-1. Of the youngsters involved in the Three Lions’ matchday squad, 14 are currently contracted to Premier League teams. If recent reports are to be believed, that number will rise this summer.
Analysis: 5 Bundesliga players that would improve Barcelona
La Liga champions Barcelona appear to always be on the lookout for fresh acquisitions, quality players that can provide world-class ability on a consistent basis. After all, their domestic achievements in recent seasons have been somewhat overlooked by rivals Real Madrid and Los Blancos’ Champions League dominance – which is widely regarded as a more impressive feat.
PSG transfer news: Real Madrid’s rumoured bid for Neymar and more – June 9th, 2018
Real Madrid are eager to pay over the odds to secure Neymar’s signature this summer, according to reports. That is covered in this PSG transfer round-up, as well as much more! Continue reading
FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 keys to success for France
After suffering a heartbreaking extra-time final defeat by Portugal at Euro 2016, the onus is on France’s golden generation to step up and justify why they’re all so highly-rated.
Liverpool lurking: Nabil Fekir, his evolution at Lyon and France
This summer will be a busy one for Nabil Fekir. The creative midfielder, 24, has been named in Didier Deschamps’ France squad with the World Cup campaign looming. Les Bleus have an immensely talented squad. They’re expected to go deep into the competition.
