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# 2018 World Cup

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Transfer News
N'Golo Kante set for Saudi Arabia move
The midfielder will reportedly join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad.
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stepping down
German FA president resigns over payment and gift scandals
Reinhard Grindel apologised for accepting a €6,000 watch from Hryhoriy Surkis, a UEFA vice-president and honorary president of the Ukrainian football federation.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 3:17 PM
complacency
'It's after success that we make the biggest bulls**t mistakes' - Didier Deschamps
The France boss can boast leading his side to football’s greatest honour, but he is keen to avoid sliding back into bad habits.
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Mar 21st 2019, 11:41 AM
Staying Put
Southgate rules out England exit before Euro 2020
After guiding the Three Lions to a World Cup semi-final, the 48-year-old says he is unfazed by links to Premier League clubs.
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Mar 14th 2019, 2:06 PM
Pick That Out
Bale's bicycle kick, Zlatan's volley and Salah's derby strike: 23 of our favourite goals from 2018
What was your favourite goal of 2018?
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Dec 24th 2018, 10:00 PM
Russia 2018
Quiz: How well do you remember the 2018 World Cup?
Just how closely were you paying attention to proceedings in Russia during the summer?
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Dec 24th 2018, 3:19 PM
Nations League
After missing France's World Cup triumph, in-form Martial brought back in from the cold
Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps says the Manchester United forward needs to address his inconsistency.
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Nov 8th 2018, 5:01 PM
Study
France defied poor stats to win 2018 World Cup, says Fifa report
The report also said that the competition was short of classic playmakers.
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Oct 16th 2018, 6:34 PM
Wave Goodbye
Chelsea star quits international football at 27
Victor Moses played 37 times and scored 12 goals for the Super Eagles.
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Aug 15th 2018, 6:37 PM
Time's up
The oldest man to play in a World Cup has retired from international football
Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary has called time on an international career that spanned over two decades.
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Aug 7th 2018, 9:51 AM
Three Lions
Southgate insists England have 'no illusions' after World Cup run
The England boss says this squad need to stay grounded.
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Jul 15th 2018, 9:30 AM
fyi
5 lessons Martin O'Neill and Ireland can take from the 2018 World Cup
A number of trends have emerged from this summer’s tournament in Russia.
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Jul 15th 2018, 7:00 AM
fighting for bronze
Southgate urges England to maintain standards and win World Cup medal
After the heartbreak of Wednesday, England face Belgium in the third-place play-off tomorrow.
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Jul 13th 2018, 6:07 PM
Russia 2018
'Maybe England lacked respect', suggests Croatia coach Dalic
The Croatian boss feels England, or the English media, may have underestimated his side.
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Jul 12th 2018, 7:46 PM
dream over
'We're gutted. It hurts, it hurts a lot and it's going to hurt for a while'
Harry Kane was left distraught as England bowed out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage.
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Jul 11th 2018, 10:22 PM
It's Not Coming Home
Croatia break England hearts with extra-time goal to book World Cup final spot
Croatia rallied from a goal down to defeat Gareth Southgate’s side in the semi-final.
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Jul 11th 2018, 9:37 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
England v Croatia, World Cup semi-final
Could Gareth Southgate’s side book their place in Sunday’s final? We followed all the action from Moscow.
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Jul 11th 2018, 9:00 PM
thoughtful
Pogba dedicates World Cup win to Thai football team who survived cave ordeal
France booked their place in the final last night, and the Manchester United midfielder took the opportunity to pay tribute to the 12 boys.
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Jul 11th 2018, 1:26 PM
tradition
Wimbledon won't budge on traditional final start time despite World Cup clash
‘We are a tennis tournament but we are aware that there is something special going on elsewhere.’
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Jul 9th 2018, 3:14 PM
Solid appointment
Luis Enrique named Spain's new head coach after disastrous World Cup
The ex-Barcelona boss takes over after Fernando Hierro stepped in to replace the sacked Julen Lopetegui in Russia.
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Jul 9th 2018, 1:50 PM
Russia 2018
Neville slams 'absolutely disgusting' criticism of Sterling by England fans
Neville is not happy with how the Man City forward has been treated by supporters and parts of the media.
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Jul 9th 2018, 10:54 AM
unsavoury
Brazil Football Federation condemns online racial abuse towards Fernandinho
The Man City player has been targeted following Brazil’s World Cup exit.
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Jul 8th 2018, 9:58 PM
World Cup
Croatia coach identifies Sterling as England's danger man
Not Harry Kane, who has scored six goals during England’s run to the semi-finals.
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Jul 8th 2018, 7:55 PM
Russia 2018
Giroud on Henry's Belgium-France dilemma: 'I’d have preferred him with us!'
The legendary French striker is part of Roberto Martinez’s coaching staff.
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Jul 8th 2018, 3:05 PM
Russia 2018
Sweden squad forced to evacuate hotel before England clash due to false fire alarm
Not the best start to the day for the Swedes.
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Jul 7th 2018, 1:10 PM
down and out
'We'll be beaten from all sides': Coutinho expecting World Cup backlash
The Barcelona star is braced for a wave of criticism after Brazil’s latest World Cup failure.
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Jul 7th 2018, 11:59 AM
toys out of the pram
'We don't turn up and waltz around': Southgate snaps back at England 'spoilt children' claims
Having been branded as “spoilt children” by their opponents, the England manager has moved to reject such criticism.
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Jul 7th 2018, 9:44 AM
Russia 2018
'Brazil didn't know what to do': De Bruyne hails 'beautiful' Belgium
Roberto Martinez’s side are into a World Cup semi-final.
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Jul 7th 2018, 9:11 AM
Overlooked
Juventus, Olympic gold, a World Cup final and then obscurity: the coach England shunned
George Raynor brought plenty of success to Sweden but was never afforded any opportunities where he wanted them most.
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Jul 7th 2018, 7:45 AM
Allez Allez
France through to World Cup semi-finals as Uruguay keeper Muslera commits howler
Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann were on the scoresheet for Les Bleus in Nizhny Novgorod.
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Jul 6th 2018, 4:53 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Uruguay v France, World Cup quarter-final
The first of the quarter-finals was down for decision, as Uruguay and France went head-to-head at the Nizhny Novgorod Arena.
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Jul 6th 2018, 2:00 PM
Oh Danny Boy
Manchester City defender ruled out of the remainder of Brazil's World Cup campaign
An ankle injury will see Danilo miss the rest of the tournament in Russia, it has been confirmed.
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Jul 6th 2018, 10:32 AM
heart eyes emoji
Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez
The Chelsea playmaker has been integral to Belgium’s run to the quarter-finals.
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Jul 5th 2018, 9:56 PM
opportunity knocks
Southgate: England must make the most of World Cup draw
‘We might not have this opportunity again.’
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Jul 5th 2018, 7:08 PM
R9
Ronaldo reckons referees need to do a better job of protecting Neymar
“When people repeatedly hit me I would feel a sense of unfairness. Criticism is nonsense.”
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Jul 5th 2018, 10:49 AM
Russia 2018
'We did not to deserve to lose, we have done more than England'
Colombia defender Yerry Mina said his side deserved a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Jul 4th 2018, 11:32 AM
labour of love
Maradona offers to manage Argentina for free after World Cup 2018 flop
The Albiceleste suffered a second-round elimination in Russia with a thrilling 4-3 defeat to France.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 1:56 PM
Credit in the bank
Germany boss Loew has avoided the sack despite disastrous World Cup campaign
Having signed a contract extension until the 2022 World Cup, the 58-year-old will remain in the job.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 1:48 PM
optimisim
Rooney: 'This could be England's year to win the World Cup'
England’s all-time leading goalscorer believes Gareth Southgate’s side are capable of going all the way at Russia 2018.
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Jul 1st 2018, 12:41 PM
Russia 2018
'Without Messi we are just another team': Maradona laments Argentina's early exit
The 1986 World Cup winner did not see anything that surprised him as his country made their exit from Russia 2018.
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Jul 1st 2018, 11:00 AM
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