“England end the curse” is Mundo Deportivo’s headline, a theme that featured in every write-up in every language when it came to describing a nail-biting penalty shootout victory that sent the Three Lions into the World Cup quarter-final. “Ghostbusters” says…
World Cup hosts Russia knock Spain out on penalties in round of 16 (Kwese.Espn)
Hosts Russia advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals on penalties after a 1-1 draw on a dramatic afternoon in Moscow. Sergei Ignashevish’s own goal gave Spain an early lead before Artem Dzyuba levelled, but neither side could find another breakthrough…
Croatia vs Denmark: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview (Goal)
Croatia will be keen to continue their perfect winning streak in the World Cup with a last-16 victory over Denmark Crotia have been the surprise team in Russia so far after winning all three of their group fixtures and topping…
France vs Argentina: 3 changes Didier Deschamps should make (SUN)
France vs Argentina is the most anticipated match of the World Cup Round of 16. On one hand, you have the French, boasting probably the most talented team in the tournament – a squad so deep that they had to…
May God forgive you, fans tell Mikel Obi (Punch)
Still smarting from his team’s hurtful crash out of the ongoing World Cup fiesta in Russia, Super Eagles captain, Mikel John Obi, had tweeted his explanations for what many fans considered a not-good-enough outing. “We fought until the end and…
Where will you be at 7pm tonight?
A quick drive around Lagos this afternoon showed that the streets are clogged as Lagosians race home and to viewing centers to take vantage positions in front of their television sets. 7pm is kick off time for the finals before…
Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich helps brings ill Israeli kids to the World Cup (JN)
Despite Israel’s absence from the World Cup, many Israelis are intensely following this year’s tournament in Russia. Some of these fans, thanks to Russian Jewish billionaire Roman Abramovich, have been given the opportunity to attend the Cup. Abramovich, an investor and…
Senegal claims first win by an African team at the 2018 World Cup (BBC)
Senegal deservedly defeated Poland in a game of few chances to claim the first win by an African team at the World Cup – although there was a hint of controversy about their second goal. M’Baye Niang sprinted back on…
Domestic violence cases set to spike around England’s World Cup matches (Metro)
England’s first World Cup match kicks off tonight, and for many of us it will be an excuse to have a beer or two. For some people though, it could be a flash point for abuse with alcohol-related violence fueled…
World Cup: Sweden start with a win (FootballItalia)
Italy’s conqueror’s Sweden started the World Cup with a win, beating South Korea 1-0 in a drab game in Nizhny Novgorod. The Scandinavians knocked the Azzurri out in the play-offs, and a penalty by former Genoa defender Andreas Granqvist was…
