#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 15,628 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 8,158 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 5,266 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 8,735 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 10,000 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 1,922 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 6,901 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 5,474 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 9,739 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 11,181 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 8,193 Views No 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 9,990 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 This post contains videos

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

Jul 22nd 2018, 9:30 AM 4,411 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 11,977 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 7,405 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 This post contains videos

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

Jul 19th 2018, 5:08 PM 44,095 Views 48 Comments

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

From The Daily Edge

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 5,009 Views No 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 10,052 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 8,186 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 9,180 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 8,522 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 14,427 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 8,089 Views 13 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 15,857 Views 24 Comments

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

Superstar This post contains videos

Ronaldo arrives in Turin ahead of Juventus unveiling

Jul 15th 2018, 7:21 PM 12,856 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 14,280 Views 9 Comments

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

Champions This post contains videos

Pogba and Mbappe fire France to World Cup glory

Jul 15th 2018, 5:54 PM 28,518 Views 83 Comments

Didier Deschamps’ men overcame Croatia 4-2.

Liveblog

As it happened: France vs Croatia, World Cup final

Jul 15th 2018, 5:00 PM 57,909 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.

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

Jul 15th 2018, 4:54 PM 11,179 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 7,896 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 4,592 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 6,065 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 7,399 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 15,525 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 43,682 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 27,367 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 8,990 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 7,113 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 5,313 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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