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.

Lady Luck smiles on under-fire Pogba

When little goes your way, sometimes you just need a slice of luck to secure a change of fortunes – just ask Paul Pogba after France’s late 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup opener.

Watch: Griezmann and Pogba guide France past Australia

Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba were both on the score-sheet as France edged Australia 2-1 in the Group C opener on Saturday afternoon.

Technology helps France beat Australia

Antoine Griezmann scored the first penalty given by VAR in World Cup history as France edged past Australia 2-1 in their Group C opener.

Ronaldo has a specific football intelligence – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho hailed Cristiano Ronaldo after his compatriot netted a hat-trick in Portugal’s 3-3 draw with Spain in Group B of the World Cup.

Cristiano is prone to throwing himself – Pique slams Portugal star

Spain defender Gerard Pique criticised Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the hat-trick hero had a habit of throwing himself to the ground.

Ronaldo finally scores major tournament set-piece at 45th attempt

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his duck of never scoring a free-kick at a major international tournament.

Phenomenal Ronaldo equals Puskas’ European record

Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Ferenc Puskas’ record for most international goals by a European man with his standout display for Portugal against Spain at the World Cup.