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Despite being favourites, Brazil was knocked out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage after a 2-1 defeat to Belgium. They did so ruing missed opportunities against a side who soaked up pressure well and hit them on the counter, a tactic that crucially exposed the Seleção’s weaknesses without possession.
Continue reading “World Cup 2018: 3 players who let Brazil down”
Raphael Varane’s towering header and a long-range effort from Antoine Griezmann were enough to see France progress into the World Cup semi-finals in a feisty, tough affair – which only intensified as the match continued. Continue reading “Uruguay 0-2 France: Varane and Muslera’s error seal semi-final place”
England, for all the quality within their ranks, have been consistent underachievers on the international stage. Despite this though, there is a surge in belief across the country. The Three Lions are finally starting to justify their hype. Led by a manager in Gareth Southgate who is providing them opportunities to play freely, they have responded by becoming a collective unit.
Continue reading “England are through Group G, but can Three Lions roar in knockout rounds?”
Kylian Mbappé scored two and assisted one more as France rallied to prevail over Argentina in a seven-goal thriller to kick off the knockout stage in style. Argentina, who needed a Marcos Rojo late winner just to qualify for the last-16, have been eliminated. Continue reading “France 4-3 Argentina: Mbappe magic fires Les Bleus into the quarter-finals”
Since the World Cup began, it has been seen as the perfect platform for players to elevate their respective levels, attracting interest from the world’s best sides while placing their names in history forever.
Continue reading “World Cup 2018: 5 best players from the group stage”
After a 1-1 draw with Brazil and a comeback victory over rivals Serbia, last week, Switzerland will feel quietly confident about their chances of qualifying from a tough group where all but one team can still advance and the standings are finely poised.
Despite an early scare, England racked up the goals in a 6-1 thrashing over Panama – sealing their place in the last-16 while simultaneously sending the south Americans home.
Harry Kane netted a hat-trick, there were two for a surprise goalscorer while Jesse Lingard also got on the scoresheet. All eyes are focused toward Belgium next week, with top spot in Group B still up for grabs. Continue reading “England 6-1 Panama: Clinical Lions record biggest ever World Cup win”
High-flying Mexico recorded their second consecutive group stage victory at this year’s World Cupin Russia and by doing so, have all but confirmed their place in the last-16 with their crunch clash against Sweden to come next week. Continue reading “World Cup 2018: 5 best and worst players as Mexico beat South Korea”
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 “Tunisia 1-2 England: Kane’s stoppage-time strike spares Three Lions’ blushes”
Continue reading “Injuries, frustration yet still promise: What’s next for Mario Gotze?”
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.
Continue reading “Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Player ratings as Modric and co cruise to opening victory”
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.
Continue reading “France 2-1 Australia: Pogba’s wicked strike deflates plucky Socceroos”
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