Modric ends Messi, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or dominance
Luka Modric has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder.
Bafana move up one place in Fifa rankings
Bafana Bafana have climbed up one spot by moving into 72nd place in the latest Fifa World Rankings released on Thursday.
Luka Modric not worried about Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric is not worried about winning the Ballon d’Or, saying he had a great year whether he would be claiming the prize or not.
Southgate hails England hero Kane as world’s best goalscorer
Harry Kane was described by England manager Gareth Southgate as ‘the best goalscorer in the world’ after his dramatic winner against Croatia earned his side a Nations League Finals berth.
England beat Croatia to secure place in final four
England fought back from being a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley Stadium to win their Uefa Nations League group.
Ballon d’Or success would not change Modric’s ‘best year’
Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is among the front-runners for the 2018 Ballon d’Or, but he is not focused on the prize.
Croatia edge Spain in five-goal thriller
Tin Jedvaj’s extraordinary double saw Croatia blow their Nations League pool wide open with a 3-2 win against Spain on Thursday, setting up a make-or-break clash with England.
Shearer bemused by Rooney’s England return
Wayne Rooney’s return to the England squad for next week’s friendly with the United States has confused former Three Lions striker Alan Shearer.
Rashford wastes chances in Rijeka
England and Croatia face a struggle to unseat Spain at the top of their Nations League group after playing out to a goalless draw in an empty stadium in Rijeka.
FIFA Best Award a dream come true for Modric
Luka Modric has been overawed by the recognition he has received in 2018, after he scooped the top prize at FIFA’s The Best awards.