Croatia enjoyed a perfect group stage at the World Cup, but Ivan Perisic said they still had to get better. Croatia star Ivan Perisic warned his team they would need to improve to overcome Denmark in the last 16 of the World Cup. Zlatko Dalic’s men finished Group D with a perfect record after overcoming
Argentinians were thankful after Croatia’s World Cup win, according to Davor Suker. Croatian Football Federation (HNS) president Davor Suker revealed he received “a lot” of messages from thankful Argentinians on Tuesday. Zlatko Dalic’s men recorded a 2-1 win over Iceland to finish top of Group D with a perfect nine points. But that victory also
After scoring a stunning goal against Panama, England midfielder Jesse Lingard was lauded by Phil Jones. England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones praised team-mate Jesse Lingard for his rapid development for club and country. Lingard was on the scoresheet as England thrashed Panama 6-1 at the World Cup on Sunday, sealing progression from Group
Antoine Griezmann and France are yet to hit top form at the World Cup, but Paul Pogba defended the forward. France star Paul Pogba defended team-mate Antoine Griezmann, insisting the forward was in fine form. Didier Deschamps’ men are yet to get to their best at the World Cup, recording unconvincing wins over Australia and
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi was frustrated but eager to respond at Russia 2018. Lionel Messi is frustrated and desperate to turn Argentina’s World Cup around, according to Javier Mascherano. Jorge Sampaoli’s men are facing a group-stage exit in Russia after collecting just one point from their opening two games. Messi, 31, is
Radja Nainggolan will be a huge addition for Inter, according to coach Luciano Spalletti. Inter coach Luciano Spalletti believes Radja Nainggolan was the man his team were missing, as he prepares to welcome the midfielder to the Serie A club. Nainggolan, 30, is expected to complete a switch from Roma to Inter in the coming
Fernando Santos said Portugal’s third World Cup Group B match against Iran was not all about four-goal hero Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said his side’s third World Cup group game was not a case of Cristiano Ronaldo versus Iran as he warned his players of the tough contest awaiting them. Ronaldo has
Paul Pogba endured a frustrating season with Manchester United, but believes he has come out the other side stronger. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has admitted to having “some small issues” with Jose Mourinho during the 2017-18 season. The France international, who has started both of his country’s games at the World Cup, endured a
The Sweden squad have rallied behind Jimmy Durmaz after he received abuse via social media, declaring: “f*** racism”. Jimmy Durmaz and the rest of the Sweden squad took a powerful stand against racism as the nation’s football association made complaints of online abuse on behalf of the winger to police. Substitute Durmaz conceded the free-kick
Spain boss Fernando Hierro chuckled in response to a question over whether he is actually managing the team at the World Cup. Fernando Hierro laughed off suggestions Spain are self-managed following his shock appointment as head coach on the eve of Russia 2018. A stunning chain of events, which featured predecessor Julen Lopetegui accepting the