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Mexico's future in the World Cup? The possibilities are endless
- June 26, 2018
South Korea are scheduled to face defending champions Germany at Kazan Arena in Kazan on Wednesday. Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said there wasn't any panic when he and his teammates learned they had unfinished business in their final game. (more...)
- June 26, 2018
South Korea are scheduled to face defending champions Germany at Kazan Arena in Kazan on Wednesday. Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said there wasn't any panic when he and his teammates learned they had unfinished business in their final game. (more...)
Nigeria vs Argentina: Maradona seeks meeting with Messi, others
- June 26, 2018
So here (at Argentina ), they expect he needs to score three goals every single game like he does for Barcelona . Musa spent the 2016/17 season at Leicester City where he scored four goals in 32 games. His first goal against Iceland earned comparisons with Dennis Bergkamp's injury-time wonder goal for the Netherlands that knocked Argentina out of the 1998 World Cup quarter-finals. (more...)
- June 26, 2018
So here (at Argentina ), they expect he needs to score three goals every single game like he does for Barcelona . Musa spent the 2016/17 season at Leicester City where he scored four goals in 32 games. His first goal against Iceland earned comparisons with Dennis Bergkamp's injury-time wonder goal for the Netherlands that knocked Argentina out of the 1998 World Cup quarter-finals. (more...)
It's not just Ronaldo playing Iran, Portuguese coach says
- June 25, 2018
Furthermore, Uzbekistan well-known referee Ravshan Irmatov will take charge of Spain's clash with Morocco in the same group. At elite level, football is a game of fine margins. Monday's match will be the second World Cup encounter between Iran and Portugal . His coach Fernando Santos also played down the significance of Queiroz taking on his own country, describing him as "a friend and a great professional" who would be doing his best for Iran , in the same way that Santos would be ... (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Furthermore, Uzbekistan well-known referee Ravshan Irmatov will take charge of Spain's clash with Morocco in the same group. At elite level, football is a game of fine margins. Monday's match will be the second World Cup encounter between Iran and Portugal . His coach Fernando Santos also played down the significance of Queiroz taking on his own country, describing him as "a friend and a great professional" who would be doing his best for Iran , in the same way that Santos would be ... (more...)
Furious Diego Maradona wants to meet Argentina players after Croatia shock
- June 25, 2018
Javier Mascherano has denied all reports that relations between Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli and the national team squad have broken down. 'Leo is fine, ' Mascherano told a press conference via Goal. "The relationship with the coach is completely normal", he said. Nigeria adopted similar tactics after they were beaten in their group opener against Croatia , with the likes of Segun Odegbami and Kanu Nwankwo rallying and giving the players all the pep talks before the Iceland ... (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Javier Mascherano has denied all reports that relations between Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli and the national team squad have broken down. 'Leo is fine, ' Mascherano told a press conference via Goal. "The relationship with the coach is completely normal", he said. Nigeria adopted similar tactics after they were beaten in their group opener against Croatia , with the likes of Segun Odegbami and Kanu Nwankwo rallying and giving the players all the pep talks before the Iceland ... (more...)
Media laud Swiss win over Serbia but blast celebrations
- June 25, 2018
Socialist lawmaker Geraldine Savary described the rhetoric on the right as "a shame", given the "happiness" both players had brought to Swiss fans. The use of the Albanian "crossed hands" symbol, which is also used by the Albanian football team to celebrate goals, could be read as a provocative act given Kosovo was a former province of their opponents Serbia - a country which has never formally recognised Kosovo's independence and which has attempted to prevent the fledgling nation from ... (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Socialist lawmaker Geraldine Savary described the rhetoric on the right as "a shame", given the "happiness" both players had brought to Swiss fans. The use of the Albanian "crossed hands" symbol, which is also used by the Albanian football team to celebrate goals, could be read as a provocative act given Kosovo was a former province of their opponents Serbia - a country which has never formally recognised Kosovo's independence and which has attempted to prevent the fledgling nation from ... (more...)
Weary Spieth rues not sticking to 'game plan' at Travelers
- June 25, 2018
The world No 7 hit every green until his foot slipped as he was hitting his approach to the 18th at TPC River Highlands and he closed with a bogey. "Honestly I thought the golf course played fair", Reed said. Rory McIlroy is one of three players who are one stroke back with a 64 while defending PGA champion Justin Thomas and No. 9 Jason Day were among 14 golfers tied for ninth place with a 66. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
The world No 7 hit every green until his foot slipped as he was hitting his approach to the 18th at TPC River Highlands and he closed with a bogey. "Honestly I thought the golf course played fair", Reed said. Rory McIlroy is one of three players who are one stroke back with a 64 while defending PGA champion Justin Thomas and No. 9 Jason Day were among 14 golfers tied for ninth place with a 66. (more...)
Javier Mascherano: Lionel Messi 'desperate' to turn things round with Argentina
- June 25, 2018
Speaking to the media after the game, the Real Madrid playmaker reflected on how the game went and how Lionel Messi cuts a lonely figure in Argentina's team. He wants to show the world a different image to the one we've shown in the first two games'. A month on from Messi's rescue mission in Ecuador, he sat out a friendly as Nigeria beat Argentina 4-2 back in November to highlight how reliant even a squad containing Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala remain on their number ... (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Speaking to the media after the game, the Real Madrid playmaker reflected on how the game went and how Lionel Messi cuts a lonely figure in Argentina's team. He wants to show the world a different image to the one we've shown in the first two games'. A month on from Messi's rescue mission in Ecuador, he sat out a friendly as Nigeria beat Argentina 4-2 back in November to highlight how reliant even a squad containing Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala remain on their number ... (more...)
Will Brazil Win Playing Against Costa Rica?
- June 25, 2018
For the most part, Costa Rica's form in defence was a masterpiece as they were able to stifle the attack that Brazil presented. The forward, who thought he had won a penalty in the 77th minute only for the referee to reverse the decision after consultation with the video assistant referee (VAR), was overcome by emotion on the whistle, covering his face as tears streamed down his cheeks. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
For the most part, Costa Rica's form in defence was a masterpiece as they were able to stifle the attack that Brazil presented. The forward, who thought he had won a penalty in the 77th minute only for the referee to reverse the decision after consultation with the video assistant referee (VAR), was overcome by emotion on the whistle, covering his face as tears streamed down his cheeks. (more...)
Uruguay 2-0 vs Russia; Saudi Arabia nets equaliser
- June 25, 2018
Neither side have managed to put a single point on the board up to now, and while Saudi Arabia have failed to score a single goal, Egypt's only strike came from a Salah penalty. Divided by the Red Sea, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are two neighbors separated by a body of water and separate continental affiliations. Then they fell apart with Salah when he returned for the Russian Federation match. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Neither side have managed to put a single point on the board up to now, and while Saudi Arabia have failed to score a single goal, Egypt's only strike came from a Salah penalty. Divided by the Red Sea, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are two neighbors separated by a body of water and separate continental affiliations. Then they fell apart with Salah when he returned for the Russian Federation match. (more...)
Gabriel Jesus defends bawling Brazil teammate Neymar
- June 25, 2018
The recovery process will prevent the Juventus player from traveling with the rest of the squad for their third and final Group E match against Serbia on June 27 in Moscow. He tried to continue playing but a few moments later made a decision to leave, kicking a ball away with his left foot before limping away. Willian was hauled off at halftime and replaced by Douglas Costa, whose pace and trickery on the right wing allowed him to get in behind Costa Rica's compact defense. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
The recovery process will prevent the Juventus player from traveling with the rest of the squad for their third and final Group E match against Serbia on June 27 in Moscow. He tried to continue playing but a few moments later made a decision to leave, kicking a ball away with his left foot before limping away. Willian was hauled off at halftime and replaced by Douglas Costa, whose pace and trickery on the right wing allowed him to get in behind Costa Rica's compact defense. (more...)
Kroos relieved to make amends for Germany at World Cup
- June 25, 2018
Durmaz, born in Sweden to Assyrian parents who had emigrated from Turkey, played down the abuse that had appeared on his Instagram account after the 2-1 defeat. "Some of them celebrated in a disrespectful way in my opinion", Swedish substitute Pontus Jansson told reporters. "Maybe there was unnecessary anger (from me), but they apologized afterward so it's just a case of accepting it". (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Durmaz, born in Sweden to Assyrian parents who had emigrated from Turkey, played down the abuse that had appeared on his Instagram account after the 2-1 defeat. "Some of them celebrated in a disrespectful way in my opinion", Swedish substitute Pontus Jansson told reporters. "Maybe there was unnecessary anger (from me), but they apologized afterward so it's just a case of accepting it". (more...)
Fabregas demeans Ronaldo's World Cup performance
- June 25, 2018
Even a win may not be enough for Argentina , who are bottom of the group - behind Croatia (six points), Nigeria (three) and Iceland (one). Lionel Messi walking off the pitch after Argentina's loss to Croatia on Saturday. While Kohli hasn't publicly had his say about the Messi v Ronaldo debate so far, his latest Instagram post seems to reveal who he thinks is the better footballer and also, the greatest footballer of all time. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Even a win may not be enough for Argentina , who are bottom of the group - behind Croatia (six points), Nigeria (three) and Iceland (one). Lionel Messi walking off the pitch after Argentina's loss to Croatia on Saturday. While Kohli hasn't publicly had his say about the Messi v Ronaldo debate so far, his latest Instagram post seems to reveal who he thinks is the better footballer and also, the greatest footballer of all time. (more...)
World Cup qualifying scenarios for every team before final group games
- June 25, 2018
Advances with a win or tie against Morocco . They can also move on with a loss to the Swedes if Germany lose to or draw with South Korea , who have no points. Mexico , on six points, are in the driving seat, with Germany and Sweden both on three. Germany will go through with any win should Sweden fail to beat Mexico . (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Advances with a win or tie against Morocco . They can also move on with a loss to the Swedes if Germany lose to or draw with South Korea , who have no points. Mexico , on six points, are in the driving seat, with Germany and Sweden both on three. Germany will go through with any win should Sweden fail to beat Mexico . (more...)
Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo: 'Argentina match will be a war'
- June 25, 2018
Messi was full of live at the Argentina training on his birthday morning as he jettison going for party with probably knowing how crucial their encounter with Nigerian side is in the light of the country's position in Group D. The South American side submitted to a 1-1 draw to a hard-working Iceland team while succumbed to a 3-0 humiliation at the hands of a high-flying Croatia . (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Messi was full of live at the Argentina training on his birthday morning as he jettison going for party with probably knowing how crucial their encounter with Nigerian side is in the light of the country's position in Group D. The South American side submitted to a 1-1 draw to a hard-working Iceland team while succumbed to a 3-0 humiliation at the hands of a high-flying Croatia . (more...)
World Cup Group qualifying scenarios for knockout rounds
- June 25, 2018
France , Mexico , Croatia , Russia , Uruguay , England and Belgium are already through to the Round of 16, though no side has first place guaranteed yet. Wins or draws for Brazil against Serbia and Switzerland against Costa Rica will send both through. To go through, Argentina need to beat Nigeria while hoping Iceland lose to or draw with Croatia . (more...)
- June 25, 2018
France , Mexico , Croatia , Russia , Uruguay , England and Belgium are already through to the Round of 16, though no side has first place guaranteed yet. Wins or draws for Brazil against Serbia and Switzerland against Costa Rica will send both through. To go through, Argentina need to beat Nigeria while hoping Iceland lose to or draw with Croatia . (more...)
Belgium Vs. Tunisia Live Stream
- June 25, 2018
England will await the result of this match with a great deal of interest with their Group G encounter with Panama on Sunday. The heat was supposed to slow the pace down, but it was the complete opposite as Belgium soared into an early 2-0 lead. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
England will await the result of this match with a great deal of interest with their Group G encounter with Panama on Sunday. The heat was supposed to slow the pace down, but it was the complete opposite as Belgium soared into an early 2-0 lead. (more...)
Argentina axe Man City striker Aguero after failed coach coup
- June 25, 2018
In contrast to Ronaldo's four goals, Messi is yet to get off the mark as Argentina have drawn with Iceland and lost to Croatia, leaving them needing a win against Nigeria to keep their hopes of making the last 16 alive. "We need to be very optimistic". But 43,000 spectators witnessed a stunned Messi walking off the pitch Thursday, looking dejected and defeated, after Croatia blanked the Argentines 3-0. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
In contrast to Ronaldo's four goals, Messi is yet to get off the mark as Argentina have drawn with Iceland and lost to Croatia, leaving them needing a win against Nigeria to keep their hopes of making the last 16 alive. "We need to be very optimistic". But 43,000 spectators witnessed a stunned Messi walking off the pitch Thursday, looking dejected and defeated, after Croatia blanked the Argentines 3-0. (more...)
Ex-Red Sox slugger Hanley Ramirez ‘being eyed’ in federal, state investigation
- June 25, 2018
The driver, who was not named in the newspaper story , used Ramirez's name "to get the cops off his back, which didn't work", his attorney told the Globe . Delcio Rodriguez, 29, pleaded not guilty in Lawrence District Court to two charges of drug trafficking after police said he was in possession of 435 grams of fentanyl and seven grams of crack during a traffic stop in nearby Methuen, Massachusetts. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
The driver, who was not named in the newspaper story , used Ramirez's name "to get the cops off his back, which didn't work", his attorney told the Globe . Delcio Rodriguez, 29, pleaded not guilty in Lawrence District Court to two charges of drug trafficking after police said he was in possession of 435 grams of fentanyl and seven grams of crack during a traffic stop in nearby Methuen, Massachusetts. (more...)
Mohamed Salah mulls quitting Egypt after Chechnya controversy
- June 25, 2018
Egypt global Mohamed Salah will consider quitting his time with the national team after becoming unhappy at the reaction of him becoming an honorary citizen of the Chechen Republic, according to CNN . Salah is also unhappy that he's been dragged into issues beyond football and there is considerable friction with the Egypt FA, who had been locked in an image rights row with his representatives before the tournament. (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Egypt global Mohamed Salah will consider quitting his time with the national team after becoming unhappy at the reaction of him becoming an honorary citizen of the Chechen Republic, according to CNN . Salah is also unhappy that he's been dragged into issues beyond football and there is considerable friction with the Egypt FA, who had been locked in an image rights row with his representatives before the tournament. (more...)
Kane fires England to record 6-1 win against Panama
- June 25, 2018
Nizhny Novogrod: Harry Kane may not have known much about his third goal against Panama on Sunday, but make no mistake, England have finally found the world class finisher they need to punch deep into global competitions. Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane is the leading scorer at the World Cup . Japan drew 2-2 with Senegal in a late match Sunday. Even accounting for soft opposition in the World Cup debutants and Tunisia before that, England's record so far contrasts starkly ... (more...)
- June 25, 2018
Nizhny Novogrod: Harry Kane may not have known much about his third goal against Panama on Sunday, but make no mistake, England have finally found the world class finisher they need to punch deep into global competitions. Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane is the leading scorer at the World Cup . Japan drew 2-2 with Senegal in a late match Sunday. Even accounting for soft opposition in the World Cup debutants and Tunisia before that, England's record so far contrasts starkly ... (more...)
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