Kane aiming to reach Ronaldo, Messi levels at WC
England captain Harry Kane insists he will use the World Cup as a platform to prove his quality as he aims to reach the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Five things to expect from matchday two at World Cup
Matchday one at the 2018 Fifa World Cup served up some entertainment of the highest order and fans across the globe can certainly expect it to continue as we head into matchday two, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
World Cup, day four: the things you might have missed
Defending World Cup champions Germany fell to a shock defeat by Mexico, while favourites Brazil couldn’t find a way past Switzerland.
To beat the best, you have to be at your best
Missed goalscoring opportunities and a few perplexing decisions from some coaches have aided to Africa’s poor start to the 2018 World Cup, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
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.
Messi calls for calm after Argentina penalty miss
Lionel Messi called for calm and said there is no need for Argentina to go “crazy”, despite failing to beat Iceland at the World Cup, partly thanks to his “painful” penalty miss.
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.