world cup 2018

Pogba dedicates semi-final win to rescued Thai boys

Pogba dedicates semi-final win to rescued Thai boys

France midfielder Paul Pogba dedicated his side's victory in the World Cup semi-finals to the 12 boys and their coach who were rescued from the flooded cave in Thailand. 11 Jul 2018
Giroud hoping to open his account in the final

Giroud hoping to open his account in the final

France forward Olivier Giroud is hoping to break his World Cup duck in the final, after Les Bleus beat Belgium to reach Monday morning's showpiece. 11 Jul 2018
Roo knocks back $5m Saudi deal

Roo knocks back $5m Saudi deal

Socceroo Trent Sainsbury will likely be playing in Europe next season after snubbing a move to the Middle East. 11 Jul 2018
Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Mourinho predicts bright footballing future for Russia

Russia can look forward to a bright football future after the World Cup, according to Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho. 11 Jul 2018
Confessions of an Australian England Fan

Confessions of an Australian England Fan

Inconceivable as it may sound to some in both Australia and England, there is a deep down affection for the Old Country in these Antipodes. Those of British stock, in particular, can’t help but want England to do well in football competitions – but only if Australia is no longer in contention. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium defence did well to contain Mbappe - Martinez

Belgium defence did well to contain Mbappe - Martinez

France head coach Roberto Martinez said his side’s defence did a good job of keeping such an “exceptional” striker as France’s Kylian Mbappe under control in their World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium expected to play in World Cup Final - Courtois

Belgium expected to play in World Cup Final - Courtois

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said his side had expected to play in the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium deserved more at World Cup - Vertonghen

Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen said his side "deserved more" at the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to their great performance. 11 Jul 2018
Hazard would rather lose with Belgium, than win the way France did

Hazard would rather lose with Belgium, than win the way France did

Belgium captain Eden Hazard criticised France’s tactics after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat in their semi-final in St. Petersburg, saying he would rather lose with his team, than win the way France did. 11 Jul 2018
World Cup final may be last game for some players - Pogba

World Cup final may be last game for some players - Pogba

France midfielder Paul Pogba said his side wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, as it could be the last game for some of his teammates. 11 Jul 2018
France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France found flaws in Belgium's game - Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said despite Belgium controlling the majority of possession during their World Cup semi-final, his team were able to find “flaws” in their game. 11 Jul 2018
De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

De Bruyne: 'One set piece and that's it'

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side could have won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium, France had 50/50 chance to win semi-final - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said his side and France both had a 50/50 chance to win the the World Cup semi-final encounter, but one corner kick proved to be decisive. 11 Jul 2018
Lack of concentration cost Belgium - Witsel

Lack of concentration cost Belgium - Witsel

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel said a lack of concentration during their semi-final against France was the reason for his side’s 1-0 loss in St. Petersburg. 11 Jul 2018
Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

Deschamps: Young France side will only get better

France head coach Didier Deschamps said his side wanted to make their fans happy. 11 Jul 2018
France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France seeking Euro 2016 redemption - Umtiti

France defender Samuel Umtiti said his team wanted to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to make up for their defeat in the UEFA Euro 2016 final. 11 Jul 2018

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