Cafu tips Neymar to lead Brazil to World Cup glory
Two-time World Cup winner Cafu believes Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar will lead Brazil to glory at the 2018 Fifa World Cup.
Neymar is ready to shine for Brazil – Tite
Neymar is yet to reach 100% in his recovery from a broken foot but is poised to star for Brazil at the World Cup, according to head coach Tite.
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.
Croatia ease past Super Eagles
Croatia eased to a 2-0 victory against Nigeria courtesy of a penalty from Luka Modric and an own-goal from Oghenekaro Etebo in their 2018 Fifa World Cup Group D encounter at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
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.
Poulsen leads Denmark past Peru
Yussuf Poulsen’s second-half strike helped Denmark claim a narrow 1-0 victory over Peru in their 2018 World Cup Group C opener on Saturday evening.
Salah declared fit to face Russia
Mohamed Salah has been declared fit to face Russia in Egypt’s second game at the World Cup by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), who confirmed he could have featured in the 1-0 defeat to Uruguay but was not risked.
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.