The 13 most disappointing players of the World Cup so far – part 1
From superstars yet to find form, to highly-rated youngsters struggling to step up at the World Cup: they all feature on this list of the early flops of Russia 2018.
Sampaoli has let Argentina down
Argentina are on the brink of World Cup elimination and there is only one man to blame, Jorge Sampaoli. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Salah won’t leave World Cup, Egypt FA boss claims
Mohamed Salah will not be leaving the World Cup early despite his team’s elimination, according to Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Hany Abo Rida.
Sampaoli begs for Argentina’s forgiveness
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has promised the team will give everything they have to try and qualify for the World Cup’s round of 16.
Argentina squad ‘clouds’ Messi’s brilliance, claims Sampaoli
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli suggested his squad limit the impact of Lionel Messi at the World Cup, while Portugal manage to get the best out of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Let Sampaoli say what he wants – Aguero
Sergio Aguero hit out at Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli after a 3-0 loss to Croatia severely damaged their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup.
Vrsaljko: We were better than Argentina
Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko believes his team were superior and accused Argentina of ‘crying like girls’ during his side’s comprehensive 3-0 World Cup win on Thursday.
Messi could retire after World Cup, says Zabaleta
Lionel Messi could retire from international football if Argentina crash out of the World Cup, according to his former teammate Pablo Zabaleta.
Fifa: Referee didn’t ask Ronaldo for his shirt
Referee Mark Geiger has ‘strongly refuted’ claims he asked for the shirt of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time of the clash with Morocco on Wednesday.
Neymar to improve against Costa Rica
Brazil star Neymar is targeting an improved performance against Costa Rica on Friday after an underwhelming World Cup Group E opener against Switzerland.