#World Cup 2018

# world-cup-2018 - Monday 26 August, 2019

# Time To Say Goodbye

Croatia World Cup hero leaves AC Milan after one season blighted by heart condition

Aug 26th 2019, 6:48 PM 15,677 Views 5 Comments

Ivan Strinic was diagnosed with early signs of hypertrophy shortly after arriving at the club.

# world-cup-2018 - Monday 24 December, 2018

# Issues

Man City star 'scarred' by goalless World Cup woes

Dec 24th 2018, 6:08 PM 8,159 Views 11 Comments

Gabriel Jesus admits his struggles for domestic form this season can be traced back to a difficult showing for his country in Russia.

# world-cup-2018 - Thursday 8 November, 2018

# Nations League

After missing France's World Cup triumph, in-form Martial brought back in from the cold

Nov 8th 2018, 5:01 PM 5,276 Views 22 Comments

Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps says the Manchester United forward needs to address his inconsistency.

# world-cup-2018 - Monday 15 October, 2018

# Disappointment

'I think the victory certainly hurt me much more psychologically than my injury'

Oct 15th 2018, 12:44 AM 8,737 Views 2 Comments

France defender Laurent Koscielny has confirmed his international career is over.

# world-cup-2018 - Thursday 20 September, 2018

# Movers And Shakers

Two nations share Fifa rankings top spot for the first time ever as Ireland drop one place

Sep 20th 2018, 11:05 AM 11,039 Views 5 Comments

World Cup winners France and third-placed Belgium both sit at the summit.

# world-cup-2018 - Wednesday 12 September, 2018

# Probe

Russia's World Cup hero under investigation for alleged doping

Sep 12th 2018, 5:18 PM 10,013 Views 7 Comments

Valencia forward Denis Cheryshev is the subject of a Spanish probe after his father claimed he had received growth hormone injections.

# world-cup-2018 - Friday 31 August, 2018

# Thinking Outside The Box

Ireland's soccer stars can learn from World Cup hockey heroes, says Colin Bell

Aug 31st 2018, 5:45 AM 1,931 Views 1 Comment

Colin Bell says he would be keen to meet up with fellow national coach Graham Shaw and exchange ideas.

# world-cup-2018 - Thursday 16 August, 2018

# Difference Of Opinion

Ozil's racism claims nonsense, says Kroos

Aug 16th 2018, 8:34 AM 6,906 Views 5 Comments

The 29-year-old Arsenal midfielder retired from internationals following Germany’s shock World Cup group-stage exit.

# world-cup-2018 - Tuesday 14 August, 2018

# Reward

Russia World Cup hero returns to Valencia on loan

Aug 14th 2018, 6:42 PM 5,475 Views 1 Comment

Denis Cheryshev was one of the standout performers at the tournament this summer.

# world-cup-2018 - Sunday 12 August, 2018

# Looking Back

'Punditry should be about tension' - Gary Neville on the infamous Roy Keane-Ian Wright argument

Aug 12th 2018, 6:45 AM 9,756 Views 7 Comments

The ex-Man United star discusses one of the TV moments of the World Cup.

# world-cup-2018 - Tuesday 7 August, 2018

# No Offence

Britain's TV watchdog will not launch investigation after viewer complaints about mocking of Roy Keane's accent

Aug 7th 2018, 5:00 PM 11,185 Views 11 Comments

Ofcom said the exchange was intended “in good humour”.

# world-cup-2018 - Monday 23 July, 2018

# Potential

Senegal World Cup star attracts interest from Juventus, Barcelona

Jul 23rd 2018, 11:58 PM 8,198 Views 0 Comments

Ismaila Sarr’s recent performances have caught the eye of scouts of top clubs across Europe

# Hope

Mbappe: I told Kante to join PSG during World Cup

Jul 23rd 2018, 9:58 PM 9,998 Views 4 Comments

The striker says he has been consulted regarding the possibility of signing the midfielder.

# world-cup-2018 - Sunday 22 July, 2018

# Opinion

Will Russia 2018 be remembered as the World Cup that revolutionised fair play?

Jul 22nd 2018, 9:30 AM 4,421 Views 3 Comments

VAR was introduced for the first time in the tournament’s history.

# Test

Quiz: How well do you remember the 2018 World Cup?

Jul 22nd 2018, 7:15 AM 11,980 Views 5 Comments

Almost a week has passed since the tournament ended.

# world-cup-2018 - Friday 20 July, 2018

# Trolling

Diving school! Neymar teaches kids to fall and roll in tongue-in-cheek video

Jul 20th 2018, 6:57 PM 7,407 Views 6 Comments

The Brazilian superstar was widely lambasted at the World Cup for his theatrical reactions to challenges.

# world-cup-2018 - Thursday 19 July, 2018

# Controversy

US host spars with French envoy over 'African-ness' of World Cup champs

Jul 19th 2018, 5:08 PM 44,101 Views 48 Comments

‘The Daily Show’ has drawn the ire of France’s ambassador to the US.

# Trevor Noah

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# Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah has hit back at criticism from the French Ambassador about his 'Africa won the World Cup' joke

Jul 19th 2018, 2:40 PM 5,018 Views 0 Comments

The French Ambassador to the United States wrote a letter to Noah criticising the joke.

# world-cup-2018 - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

# Boost

'I hope that he understands why he was so good'

Jul 18th 2018, 6:40 PM 10,058 Views 4 Comments

Jose Mourinho has praised Paul Pogba following his World Cup triumph.

# Unimpressed

Ozil, Gundogan critics should 'shut up' - Klopp

Jul 18th 2018, 2:53 PM 8,187 Views 5 Comments

The pair deserve more tolerance and understanding, according to the Liverpool boss.

# world-cup-2018 - Tuesday 17 July, 2018

# Wolf Pack

Franz Beckenbauer welcomes Deschamps to special club of World Cup winners

Jul 17th 2018, 8:41 PM 9,229 Views 8 Comments

Both Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps have won the World Cup as a player and a manager.

# world-cup-2018 - Monday 16 July, 2018

# Assessment

Neymar's theatrics and Brian Kerr's famous punditry - Our writers review the World Cup

Jul 16th 2018, 5:16 PM 8,529 Views 5 Comments

Our thoughts following a campaign which saw France come out on top as champions.

# Teenage Dream

After emulating Pele's feat, France's Mbappe says 'no sleep for me'

Jul 16th 2018, 12:05 AM 14,446 Views 3 Comments

The 19-year-old was handed the best young player of the tournament award.

# world-cup-2018 - Sunday 15 July, 2018

# Joy

Party begins as delirious French revel in World Cup victory

Jul 15th 2018, 7:33 PM 8,090 Views 16 Comments

Cheers rang out throughout the country for each of four goals in the final.

# Target Man

World Cup winner Giroud ends tournament without a shot on target after 546 minutes

Jul 15th 2018, 7:33 PM 15,890 Views 23 Comments

Olivier Giroud’s poor World Cup in front of goal continued in France’s 4-2 win against Croatia.

# Superstar

Ronaldo arrives in Turin ahead of Juventus unveiling

Jul 15th 2018, 7:21 PM 12,872 Views 4 Comments

There the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will sign a four-year contract worth a reported €30 million

# Talent

Consolation for Luka Modric as he wins World Cup Golden Ball

Jul 15th 2018, 6:53 PM 14,286 Views 9 Comments

The Real Madrid star could not guide his side to victory in this afternoon’s World Cup final.

# Champions

Pogba and Mbappe fire France to World Cup glory

Jul 15th 2018, 5:54 PM 28,535 Views 91 Comments

Didier Deschamps’ men overcame Croatia 4-2.

# Liveblog

As it happened: France vs Croatia, World Cup final

Jul 15th 2018, 5:00 PM 58,091 Views 67 Comments

We went minute-by-minute as France and Croatia battled it out in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium for world football’s highest honour.

# Have Your Say

Did the officials make the right call? Controversial VAR decision boosts France

Jul 15th 2018, 4:54 PM 11,182 Views 23 Comments

Croatia were left feeling hard done by in this afternoon’s World Cup final.

# Claim

N'Golo Kante 'has been the best player at the World Cup'

Jul 15th 2018, 2:57 PM 7,903 Views 15 Comments

The 27-year-old may not push himself into the spotlight, but the ex-Barcelona striker thinks he could be decisive in the biggest game of all

# Looking Ahead

'There are people of many different origins, that's what makes France so beautiful'

Jul 15th 2018, 2:30 PM 4,595 Views 4 Comments

A wave of optimism has swept the nation ahead of today’s World Cup final.

# Excitement

'There are special days in life that will be remembered forever. Today is such a day'

Jul 15th 2018, 2:07 PM 6,068 Views 2 Comments

Croatian red-and-white chequerboard patterns are everywhere today.

# Analysis

Is the World Cup still the biggest prize in football?

Jul 15th 2018, 8:40 AM 7,421 Views 15 Comments

With the Premier League among other competitions more popular than ever, has the international game lost some of its allure?

# world-cup-2018 - Saturday 14 July, 2018

# Red DEvils

Three Lions taste defeat as Belgium round off World Cup campaign with third place

Jul 14th 2018, 5:02 PM 15,529 Views 22 Comments

Goals from Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard saw Roberto Martinez’s side earn a comfortable win.

# Liveblog

As it happened: Belgium vs England, World Cup third place play-off

Jul 14th 2018, 2:01 PM 43,786 Views 34 Comments

We went minute-by-minute as Belgium and England battled in Saint Petersburg vying for bronze.

# Stars

Do you agree with our 2018 World Cup team of the tournament?

Jul 14th 2018, 8:30 AM 27,376 Views 57 Comments

Tottenham and England star Kieran Trippier is among the players to make the cut.

# Punching Above Their Weight

With a lower population than the Republic of Ireland, how Croatia continue to defy the footballing odds

Jul 14th 2018, 12:05 AM 9,015 Views 45 Comments

Experts say sporting success comes mostly in ball sports because they are cheaper to play.

# world-cup-2018 - Friday 13 July, 2018

# Guidance

Fifa wants TV cameras to avoid any 'suggestions of sexual connotations'

Jul 13th 2018, 8:37 PM 7,120 Views 18 Comments

Football’s world governing body sent AFP a statement about its policy.

# Confident

'If we stopped Messi, Eriksen and Kane, we can stop Mbappe and Griezmann too'

Jul 13th 2018, 9:06 AM 5,319 Views 3 Comments

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic is confident of his side’s chances in this weekend’s World Cup final against France.

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