Goal-laden final adds to staggering World Cup stats
The Opta data reveal a number of records and outstanding statistics that underpin World Cup 2018’s claim to being one of the best ever.
The Opta data reveal a number of records and outstanding statistics that underpin World Cup 2018’s claim to being one of the best ever.
From a decorated Spanish defender to a Polish playmaker, via several Germans, these players arrived at the World Cup with high expectations – and failed to deliver.
Fifa’s official award for the World Cup’s best player has often raised eyebrows – including a three-year run of jinxing a player who’d go on to have a final to forget.
Chelsea have reportedly sacked manager Antonio Conte, with Napoli manager Maurizio Sarr touted to take over the reins at the Premier League outfit.
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Croatia will face France in the 2018 World Cup final after they came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in their semi-final clash at the Luzhniki Stadium.
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Edinson Cavani did not take part in Uruguay’s full training session on Tuesday and there were more concerns when Luis Suarez took a knock.
FourFourTwo South Africa picks out the stars who’ve shone brightest so far at the 2018 World Cup.
From defending champions Germany’s shock exit from the 2018 World Cup to Senegal’s bizarre “Fair Play” exit. FourFourTwo South Africa wraps up an action-packed match week 3.