How Rodri won the Golden Ball with no goal, no assist, no defining stat
Spain's Player of the Tournament dictated the final by making himself impossible to play against, and impossible to measure.In the final, Rodri tied up Messi in knots, so...
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Arsenal can sign ideal William Saliba replacement for free as star faces 'five months out'
William Saliba could reportedly be sidelined for up to five months (Image: Getty)Arsenal might be forced to dip into the transfer market to sign a replacement for the inj...
England star issues five-word message straight to Lionel Messi's face after loss
Lionel Messi was approached by an England player moments after the final whistle.Lionel Messi was approached by Marc Guehi during his post-match interviewLionel Messi was...
Russian troops repel all counterattacks at Konstantinovka, forcing Kiev retreat — expert
LUGANSK, July 13. /TASS/. Last week, units of the Ukrainian armed forces attempted a counterattack near Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), but Russi...
Chelsea submit higher offer to hijack agreed deal for Arsenal target who has given his word
According to reports, Chelsea are trying to steal Arsenal target Morten Hjulmand from under Atletico Madrid’s nose, having made a ‘higher offer’.Unsurprisingly, Che...
World Cup manager resigns, Donald Trump trolled, FIFA hit back over referee - round-up
Roberto Martinez has resigned as Portugal's manager after their World Cup exitFolarin Balogun starts amid controversy - Folarin Balogun was controversially named in the...
The World Cup’s Greatest Goal Scorers of All Time
© Hossein Zohrevand / Wikimedia CommonsThe FIFA World Cup is unlike any other sporting event. Every four years, the best players in the world compete under extraordinary...
Pep Guardiola has already pointed out big Manchester City problem with Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland has already given Manchester City the best and worst versions of a summer tournament problem.The best version is obvious. Norway have reached the World Cup...
Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one
Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you r...