“With our record at major tournaments, how on earth can we be so arrogant to look ahead like that, or think we will roll anyone over?”

8 years ago

This is how to behave after a loss

8 years ago

England lost 1-0 to Belgium on Thursday night. Both sides made sweeping changes for the game, which was settled by a brilliant goal from Adnan Januzaj just after half-time. The result meant that England finished second in Group G, and will play now Colombia on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup. The […]

8 years ago

Belgium have beaten England to top Group G. The final group game of the 2018 World Cup was settled by Adnan Januzaj. The former Manchester United winger scored a stunning goal to give Belgium a 1-0 win over England and set-up a last-16 tie against Japan. England, as group runners-up, will play Colombia, the winners of […]

8 years ago

But he praised Fellaini

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“It was a criminal mistake.” Gary Neville didn’t hold back when discussing Alexander Kolarov’s performance for Serbia against Brazil. Serbia exited the World Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat to the South Americans on Wednesday evening. Kolarov made an error in the build-up to Brazi’s opening goal, scored by Paulinho in the first-half, and Neville […]

8 years ago

The inquest has started

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McClean was adamant

8 years ago

Another Brazilian player should be the main player in the team

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Argentina have reached the knockout stages of the World Cup and did it the hard way. After drawing with Iceland in their opening game of the tournament in Russia, they suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Croatia and went into Tuesday’s match with Nigeria needing a win to reach the last-16. Lionel Messi gave them […]

8 years ago

Argentina are through to the last-16 of the World Cup. The South Americans finished second in Group D thanks to a dramatic win over Nigeria. Lionel Messi gave Argentina the lead in the first-half with a superbly-taken goal, but they never looked confident. Javier Mascherano kept giving the ball away, Angel Di Maria played poorly […]

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Lionel Messi dragged Argentina to the World Cup and he received the criticism when they struggled in Russia. So, it was only inevitable that Messi would be at the centre of the first positive piece of play from his country at the tournament so far. The Barcelona forward helped fired his team into the knockout […]

8 years ago

And that’s why they won’t win the tournament

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Spain have conceded five goals in the World Cup so far, and they could be about to change their goalkeeper to solve their defensive issues. He may be considered the best goalkeeper in the world by some, but David de Gea’s position in the Spanish team doesn’t sound too secure. The Manchester United goalkeeper went […]

8 years ago

“He has become a joke in my opinion”

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They’re becoming very giddy in England. Gareth Southgate’s side assured themselves of a place in the last-16 of the World Cup with wins in their opening group games. England beat Tunisia thanks to a stoppage-time Harry Kane goal last Monday. On Sunday, they hammered the hopeless Panama 6-1, a team that would make better wrestlers […]

8 years ago

Every question is about the World Cup so far

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Neville and Wright couldn’t help but laugh

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It’s one of the oldest rumours about the Republic of Ireland team. Back in 2009, Ireland were denied a place at the World Cup thanks to Thierry Henry’s handball in Paris. The Arsenal legend controlled the ball with his hand at the back post and squared it across the goal for William Gallas to score […]

8 years ago

England are into the last-16 of the World Cup

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Tension boiled over

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“Where are the Damien Duffs? The Liam Bradys?”

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Argentina are on the brink of getting knocked out of the World Cup. One of world football’s most successful nations were taken apart by Croatia on Thursday evening, falling to a 3-0 defeat that leaves them on the verge of an early exit from the tournament in Russia. Willy Caballero’s howler, Luka Modric’s brilliant goal […]

8 years ago

It was a difficult night for Messi and Argentina. The South Americans lost their second game of the 2018 World Cup, falling to a 3-0 defeat to Croatia that leaves their hopes of progressing to the last-16 hanging by a thread. Argentina played poorly and didn’t deserve to get anything from the game. Some Argentine […]

8 years ago

Such a clever idea

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He was right

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He now has 85 international goals

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“England’s system does not suit Sterling – or certainly not in the position he is currently occupying”

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Someone had to say it

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Carlos Sanchez is the first player to be sent off in the tournament

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Gary Lineker and the BBC pundits were giddy following England’s win over Tunisia on Monday night. England began their World Cup campaign by snatching a last-minute winner against the North African team. Harry Kane opened the scoring early in the game by knocking in a close-range effort after John Stones’ header from a corner was saved. […]

8 years ago

Calm down, lads

8 years ago

England 2 Tunisia 1. Here’s how we rated the England players: Jordan Pickford – 6 The Everton goalkeeper got the nod to start ahead of Jack Butland and Nick Pope, and on his fourth cap, he almost saved a penalty from Ferjani Sassi. He wasn’t tested after that. Kyle Walker – 5 Walker started on the […]

8 years ago

It wasn’t a classic World Cup game, but it featured one of the goals of the tournament so far

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Damn right

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This isn’t easy, unless you already know it

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Germany and Mexico played out a brilliant game on Sunday afternoon. The world champions struggled to cope with the intensity of Mexico in the opening 45 minutes, and were outplayed by the North American side. Germany created plenty of chances, with Joshua Kimmich, in particular, proving a threat down the right-hand side, but Mexico were […]

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“Dead-eye dick. Straight into the corner!”

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“I’m not sure what’s going on there”

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“Irishmen just don’t go home early,” Peter Drury exclaimed on ITV as Robbie Keane slotted a last-minute penalty past Iker Casillas. The commentator continued to clumsily reference stereotypes as Keane tumbled at the corner-flag, and Irish substitutes, coaching staff and fans in Suwon celebrated. “If there’s a party, they want to be there. Try getting them […]

8 years ago

Costa will be crucial to Spain in this tournament

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“I said, ‘listen mate, it’s Giggsy or Ryan'”

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“You’ve got to be a certain type of character to stand your ground on the biggest stage”

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There are a few obscure crests in here

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He was the best player on the pitch

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“Maybe he knew he wouldn’t get away with it.” The 2018 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with Russia’s tie against Saudi Arabia, but that game will have to do a lot to match the drama that has unfolded in the Spanish camp before a ball was even kicked. On Tuesday, Julen Lopetegui was announced […]

8 years ago

Every round is about the World Cup

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Arsenal and Chelsea will play a pre-season friendly in Dublin later this summer. The Premier League clubs will meet at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, August 1. The match will be part of the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament. Liverpool and Napoli will also play at the Aviva as part of their pre-season preparations (on […]

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“John Terry has had his issues, I don’t think he’s had a good season”

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“He used to always say, ‘If you’re ever in trouble, even if I’ve got men around me, just give me the ball and I’ll get you out of trouble.’” For some, the question about which midfielder was better, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard, is bound to raise a smile or a shake of […]

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