BRAZILIANS are known for having good footwork with the ball at their feet – but they are evidently gifted without the ball too. The most successful national team in history of the World Cup progressed into the quarter-finals having thumped South Korea 4-1. And after every goal, the Brazilian stars would mesmerise the fans with […]
Cristiano Ronaldo urged to make MLS transfer as £173m Saudi Arabia move will leave him ‘out of sight and out of mind’ | The Sun
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been urged to snub a switch to Saudi Arabia and join the MLS instead. That’s because his proposed £173million-a-year Middle East move risks leaving him “out of sight and out of mind.” Ronaldo, 37, is mulling his options after leaving Manchester United last month. The Portugal star, who has been dropped for […]
Why do footballers lie down behind a wall for free-kicks? | The Sun
FOOTBALLERS adopt odd habits during their time on the pitch and fans have began to notice a new one that has been formed in recent years. When defending a free-kick, a player is often spotted laying down on the floor behind his team's wall. It has become a trend over recent seasons, with it now […]
‘I have ZERO fear of France’ – Rio Ferdinand backs England to WIN World Cup and names only team who might stop them | The Sun
RIO FERDINAND has "ZERO amounts of fear for France" and has backed England to WIN the World Cup. Gareth Southgate's Three Lions set up a quarter-final date with the current World Cup holders with a 3-0 win over African champions Senegal. France held their nerve to run out 3-1 winners over round of 16 opponents […]
Portugal boss blasts Cristiano Ronaldo's strop at being subbed and refuses to guarantee he’ll start v Switzerland | The Sun
CRISTIANO RONALDO cut a tired-looking figure in Portugal's training ahead of their World Cup round of 16 clash with Switzerland. The 37-year-old free agent hasn't had the best of World Cups, scoring just one goal. Ronaldo's only strike came from the penalty spot and he has been slammed for his performances, in particular his 65-minute […]
‘Cough and it’s a penalty’ – Uruguay FA president in huge Cristiano Ronaldo dig after controversial World Cup exit | The Sun
PRESIDENT of the Uruguay FA has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo and referees after their World Cup exit. The South Amercian side were eliminated in the group stage in dramatic fashion after a 2-0 win over Ghana in their last match was not enough with South Korea and Portugal progressing. Uruguay needed to score one more goal […]
France ‘punished by Fifa for Kylian Mbappe reaction to Man of the Match award just days before England World Cup clash’ | The Sun
FRANCE have given a warning for Kylian Mbappe's failure to turn up for his post-match media duties at the World Cup. The superstar was prepared to front up the cash himself if they were fined however. According to Fifa rules, players named man of the match must attend a post-match press conference. But the the 23-year-old […]
England stars' families leave HMS Wag as Maguire and Grealish partners complain that guest PEED from ship's fifth storey | The Sun
ENGLAND stars' loved ones have LEFT HMS Wag after complaints about life on the luxury ship – with one guest reportedly peeing in public. Amid concerns over accommodation in Doha, it was arranged that many Three Lions Wags would stay aboard the £1billion MSC World Europa during the first fortnight of the tournament. Their experience left […]
England fans hit the pubs & sink 15million pints as Three Lions take on Senegal in World Cup clash TONIGHT | The Sun
ENGLAND fans have already packed out pubs ahead of tonight's World Cup clash against Senegal. Supporters are out in force across the country to cheer the Three Lions on in their first knockout match of the tournament. Scores of football nuts dressed in red and white are in prime position at a Wetherspoon's at London […]
Jadon Sancho misses Man Utd's trip to Spain as he continues individual training programme in bid to get back to his best | The Sun
MANCHESTER UNITED star Jadon Sancho will miss the club's warm-weather training camp to focus on an individual programme. United announced they would be travelling to Spain for a pair of mid-season friendlies as they gear up for the return of the Premier League. United saw 13 stars jet off to the World Cup, plus loan […]