Paul Pogba said he will always give his best to the Manchester United fans and his team-mates “no matter what’s going on” in a curious Instagram post following Friday’s victory over Leicester City. Pogba wore the captain’s armband and scored…
Pussy riot members lose appeal over World Cup pitch invasion (Ndtv.Sports)
A Russian court on Monday threw out appeals by Pussy Riot punk group members after they were sentenced to brief jail terms for invading the pitch at the World Cup final. The Moscow City Court upheld their 15-day sentences in…
Amstel Malta recalls best moments of World Cup 2018
World Cup 2018 is over with its many highs and lows and the unforgettable final match of the competition between France and Croatia, which ended 4 – 2 in favour of the French team. And here are the moments that…
World Cup 2018: 3 Reasons why Croatia will be crowned as World Champions (Sportskeeda)
It wasn’t so long ago when Luka Modric’s long-range rifle pierced through Argentinean hearts. The silence amongst the Argentineans was deafening enough to transmit to the streets of Buenos Aires where even a pin drop could be heard from every…
Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique named Spain coach (Independent)
Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is to be named as the new Spain coach, according to widespread reports in the Spanish media on Monday. Leading newspaper Marca said on their front cover the 48-year-old has been chosen by Spanish Football…
‘Psychic’ cat who accurately predicted six winners in Fifa World Cup 2018 dies (Ibtimes)
After an octopus, it was a psychic cat that won millions of hearts by accurately predicting the World Cup 2018 winners. But much to the dismay of thousands of fans who diligently followed the feline’s predictions, the ginger cat reportedly…
Roberto Martinez refuses to look ahead to potential World Cup quarter-final with Brazil (Independent)
Roberto Martinez did not want to be in this position, but Belgium’s head coach entered a losing contest with the England national football team and came out second best. His consolation prize for winning three group games out of three?…
World Cup 2018: Maradona light years behind Messi, says Ramos (BBC)
Sergio Ramos says Diego Maradona is “light years behind” Lionel Messi, after the Argentine World Cup winner criticised the Spain captain. Maradona said that Real Madrid defender Ramos was “no superstar” compared with Uruguay’s Diego Godin. “I respect Maradona because…
World Cup 2018 – Day Seven at a glance (IrishTimes)
Portugal, Spain and Uruguay will all be looking for wins in their middle matches THE MATCHES GROUP B Portugal v Morocco (Moscow, 1pm, RTÉ/BBC) Betting: Portugal 8-13, Morocco 5-1, Draw 13-5 GROUP A Uruguay v Saudi Arabia (Rostov, 4pm,…
British men thrown off World Cup train to Volgograd after one ‘grabs at police officer’s gun’ (Independent)
Two British men have been removed from a train travelling to the Russian city of Volgograd, where England were due to play their opening match in the World Cup. The pair were charged with minor hooliganism and being drunk in…
