Watch: Perisic strikes late on to secure maximum points
Ivan Perisic’s late goal ensured Croatia topped World Cup Group D with maximum points as they knocked out a resilient Iceland with a 2-1 win in Rostov-on-Don.
Messi and the complexity of his greatness
Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been unfairly vindicated for his country’s poor showing at the 2018 World Cup, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Watch: Musa scores twice as Nigeria edge Iceland
Ahmed Musa scored a brace to help Nigeria to a 2-0 win over Iceland in their Group D World Cup fixture on Friday night.
Musa double sinks Iceland, keeps Nigerian hopes alive
Ahmed Musa struck both goals as Nigeria boosted their World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 defeat of Iceland, a result that is also good news for Argentina.
Are you not entertained?
It may only be day four at the World Cup, but we have already been provided with entertainment of the highest order. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Messi let down by responsibility-free teammates
Lionel Messi did his best but there was no way through Iceland’s excellent defence as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw in Moscow.
Aguero supports Messi after penalty miss
Striker Sergio Aguero was quick to jump to Lionel Messi’s defence after his penalty miss cost Argentina the chance to make a winning start to the World Cup.
Messi struggles after Ronaldo fireworks
Lionel Messi set an unwanted Fifa World Cup record as he saw a penalty saved in Argentina’s World Cup opener against Iceland on Saturday.
Highlights: Finnbogason makes history as Messi fluffs big chance
Hannes Halldorsson was the hero for Iceland as the goalkeeper’s penalty save from Lionel Messi secured his side a sensational 1-1 draw against Argentina.
Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold Argentina
Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Argentina played out to a 1-1 draw with Iceland in their opening 2018 Fifa World Cup Group D clash on Saturday.