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
Spain’s hero in the 2010 World Cup final was Andres Iniesta and the midfield great is gunning for glory once more, Sergio Busquets says. Andres Iniesta has extra motivation to bow out on top at his last World Cup, according to long-time Spain and Barcelona colleague Sergio Busquets. Iniesta unforgettably fired Spain to World Cup
Neymar’s goal, rainbow flick and tears might have stolen the attention on Friday, but Philippe Coutinho was again Brazil’s driving force. Philippe Coutinho is on the same level as Brazil team-mate Neymar, according to Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz. Neymar is Brazil’s star attraction at the World Cup and got on the scoresheet to round
After failing to nail down a regular spot in the Real Madrid team after three years, Mateo Kovacic has decided enough is enough. Mateo Kovacic has run out of patience at Real Madrid and wants to leave the club in search of regular action. Croatia international Kovacic joined Madrid in 2015 from Inter after developing
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding his club future with Lazio after Serbia’s defeat to Switzerland. Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has refused to be drawn on his club future, amid reports linking the midfielder with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico. Milinkovic-Savic is widely regarded to be one of the most exciting