Immediately after the Champions league final in Kiev, Ronaldo said in an interview that ‘it was nice playing for Real Madrid‘. The use of past tense led to suggestions that he might leave the club this summer especially as he is currently involved in a long drawn contract discussion with Real Madrid with the Portuguese
With the group stage over and teams preparing earnestly for the next round, let us take a look at the standout Eleven so far in the world Cup. GOALKEEPER – Schmeichel KEY STATS Saves per MATCH – 4.0 Clean sheet – 2 Conceded – 1 CENTRAL DEFENDER – Godin KEY STATS Tackles – 8 (50%}
Amid concerns over his health, Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was “fine”. Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was “fine” after needing medical treatment in the wake of his nation’s win over Nigeria. Maradona, who threatened to steal the show with his antics in St Petersburg on Tuesday, was pictured being treated by paramedics
Argentina great Diego Maradona required treatment after his nation reached the last 16 at the World Cup. Diego Maradona was treated by paramedics after Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 win over Nigeria at the World Cup on Tuesday. The Argentine great, 57, threatened to steal the show during the Group D clash in St Petersburg, where an
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