Cavani stars as Uruguay end Portugal’s World Cup dream
Edinson Cavani was the star of the show, netting a brace in Uruguay’s 2-1 victory against Portugal in their World Cup last-16 tie to set up a quarter-final clash against France.
Mbappe trumps Messi as Argentina rollercoaster derails
This was likely Lionel Messi’s last chance to make an impression at a World Cup and to rise above Diego Maradona as the greatest to ever wear the Argentina shirt.
Highlights: France vs Argentina
Kylian Mbappe upstaged Lionel Messi as France recorded a 4-3 win over Argentina in a topsy-turvy last-16 clash to open the knockout stages at the World Cup.
Mbappe double shatters Messi’s World Cup dreams
Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as France claimed a remarkable 4-3 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday.
Sanchez hopes Lukaku wins World Cup Golden Boot
Chilean star Alexis Sanchez wants Manchester United teammate and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku to win the Golden Boot at the World Cup.
Russia 2018 can still be Messi’s World Cup – Maradona
Argentina may have struggled through the group stage, but Diego Maradona feels Russia 2018 can still be Lionel Messi’s World Cup.
World Cup Golden Boot race: Lukaku, Ronaldo chase Kane
England’s Harry Kane leads the race for the World Cup Golden Boot going into the round of 16, hotly pursued by Romelu Lukaku of Belgium and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi, Argentina showed a different attitude – Fazio
Argentina defender Federico Fazio believes Lionel Messi and his team showed a different attitude in their win over Nigeria.
France, Argentina struggling under pressure
There probably won’t be another match at the 2018 World Cup that pits two squads as talented as Argentina and France against each other. On paper, it’s a tie befitting a final.
Ronaldo defying age and critics to lead Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer be the tricky wing of his younger days, but he is firmly among the best forwards. So, beware Uruguay.