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The Argentina star has struggled to reach his usual heights in Russia, and Nigeria are keen for it to stay that way when they meet in Saint Petersburg Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho is hopeful Lionel Messi’s disappointing World Cup will continue when the Super Eagles face Argentina on Tuesday. The Barcelona star  has struggled to make […]

The Selecao are still World Cup favourites, particularly after the PSG star’s return, according to the former Uruguay international Former Uruguay international Diego Lugano believes Brazil have never been so strong and remain World Cup favourites, particularly after Neymar’s return. Tite’s men are yet to hit top form in Russia, but a 2-0 win over […]

The France midfielder says that the Argentine attacker has made a contribution to the game that will never be forgotten Lionel Messi may have been eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday, but in the eyes of Paul Pogba, he has been the game’s outstanding player for a decade. Argentina suffered a 4-3 defeat to France […]

The Celeste hero against Portugal looked to be struggling with the effects of an injury on Monday but his team-mate says he is in a positive mood Rodrigo Bentancur insists Edinson Cavani is showing good signs of recovery from injury, despite concerns he will miss Uruguay’s World Cup quarter-final with France. Cavani was helped from […]

The new Reds midfielder, signed from RB Leipzig, becomes the first player to wear the number since the former captain’s departure in 2015 Naby Keita is Liverpool’s new No.8, with Steven Gerrard awarding him the prized shirt at Melwood. The Reds, officially unveiling Naby Keita for the first time as a Liverpool player, announced the […]

While prime minister Dmitry Medvedev visited the changing room, Russia’s president put in a call to team’s coach Russia president Vladimir Putin called Stanislav Cherchesov to congratulate the national team despite their World Cup elimination. Croatia ended Russia’s surprise run to the quarter-finals on home soil with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory sealed by Ivan […]

Stars last season, Adrian Mierzejewski and Bobo are leaving A-League premiers Sydney FC for China and Turkey respectively. Sydney FC were dealt a double blow with confirmation stars Bobo and Adrian Mierzejewski are set for moves abroad. Bobo, 33, is moving to a club in Turkey after two seasons with the Sky Blues, having scored […]

He may have been laughed at when he first tipped the Real Madrid star for the top, but he has been proven right in the end Former Dinamo Zagreb coach Branko Ivankovic knew a long time ago Luka Modric would be among the world’s best, recalling being laughed at when talking up the Croatia star. […]

Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning have signed the 31-year-old forward following a disappointing spell at the San Siro Italy international striker Eder has left Inter for China, joining Jiangsu Suning. The 31-year-old had moved to San Siro in 2016 after a fruitful spell with Sampdoria, but managed only 14 goals in 86 appearances for the Nerazzurri. Jiangsu are […]

On Sunday, the Balkan nation will play France for the biggest prize in football – Goal Croatia’s Ante Buskulic tries to explain how they’ve got here The pitch was small, bumpy and dusty. There were no floodlights, no locker room, and barely any grass. But the little blonde kid from Zadar didn’t care. He had a […]