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Japan slip through to last 16 despite Poland loss
- June 28, 2018
The Samurai Blue, who had needed only a draw to qualify from Group H, went behind in the 59th minute when Poland's Rafal Kurzawa floated a free kick to the far post and an unmarked Jan Bednarek scored from close range. It was the type of "anti-football" climax to a game that FIFA have been trying to avoid ever since they made the decision to hold all final group matches simultaneously. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
The Samurai Blue, who had needed only a draw to qualify from Group H, went behind in the 59th minute when Poland's Rafal Kurzawa floated a free kick to the far post and an unmarked Jan Bednarek scored from close range. It was the type of "anti-football" climax to a game that FIFA have been trying to avoid ever since they made the decision to hold all final group matches simultaneously. (more...)
Germany out of World Cup; Mexico advances despite loss against Sweden
- June 28, 2018
Germany would have progressed with a win at the Kazan Arena but barely looked capable of scoring against the Koreans, let alone going on to successfully defend the title they won in Brazil four years ago. The result comes eight years to the day since Germany knocked England out of the 2010 World Cup by beating them 4-1 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Germany would have progressed with a win at the Kazan Arena but barely looked capable of scoring against the Koreans, let alone going on to successfully defend the title they won in Brazil four years ago. The result comes eight years to the day since Germany knocked England out of the 2010 World Cup by beating them 4-1 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (more...)
Lakers, Kawhi, Deal Could Be Done By Friday
- June 28, 2018
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne , "pressure is mounting" on Magic Johnson and his front-office staff with the Lakers to execute a deal with the Spurs before Friday's deadline for James to exercise the contract clause that would enable him to hit the open market. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne , "pressure is mounting" on Magic Johnson and his front-office staff with the Lakers to execute a deal with the Spurs before Friday's deadline for James to exercise the contract clause that would enable him to hit the open market. (more...)
Defeated Japan squeezes into World Cup last 16 thanks to fair play
- June 28, 2018
The match was often lethargic anyway in the 36°C heat, but the stupor was broken at the 59th minute when Poland's Rafal Kurzawa floated a free kick to the far post and an unmarked Jan Bednarek scored from close range. The centre-back, now at the World Cup with Senegal, believes the £88m (€100m) switch he is being linked with is mad. Heading into the final day of the group stage, three teams - Japan, Colombia, and Senegal - are all still in control of their destinies as they battle for two ... (more...)
- June 28, 2018
The match was often lethargic anyway in the 36°C heat, but the stupor was broken at the 59th minute when Poland's Rafal Kurzawa floated a free kick to the far post and an unmarked Jan Bednarek scored from close range. The centre-back, now at the World Cup with Senegal, believes the £88m (€100m) switch he is being linked with is mad. Heading into the final day of the group stage, three teams - Japan, Colombia, and Senegal - are all still in control of their destinies as they battle for two ... (more...)
Live score and Harry Kane latest updates
- June 28, 2018
Interestingly, now England and Belgium are on the same points, goal difference and even goals scored. Somebody will, however, have to top Group G and drop into the top half of the Russian Federation 2018 draw alongside the likes of France, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Brazil and Mexico. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Interestingly, now England and Belgium are on the same points, goal difference and even goals scored. Somebody will, however, have to top Group G and drop into the top half of the Russian Federation 2018 draw alongside the likes of France, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Brazil and Mexico. (more...)
Arkansas blunder costs them national championship
- June 28, 2018
If one of them catches the ball, the Razorbacks would have locked up the national championship. Well, at least four, I guess. Grenier hit a catchable pop fly in foul territory that saw three Razorbacks miscommunicate, allowing it to drop to the field. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
If one of them catches the ball, the Razorbacks would have locked up the national championship. Well, at least four, I guess. Grenier hit a catchable pop fly in foul territory that saw three Razorbacks miscommunicate, allowing it to drop to the field. (more...)
Wayne Rooney announced as a D.C. United player
- June 28, 2018
Everton and DC United made the announcement simultaneously on Thursday afternoon. Although Rooney has signed with D.C. United, he can not play with the side until the MLS transfer window opens on July 10. United club that sits dead last in the MLS standings having picked up just 10 points from 12 matches so far this season. "From everyone at Everton, we thank Wayne for his service to the Club and wish him every success in the next three-and-a-half years with DC United". (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Everton and DC United made the announcement simultaneously on Thursday afternoon. Although Rooney has signed with D.C. United, he can not play with the side until the MLS transfer window opens on July 10. United club that sits dead last in the MLS standings having picked up just 10 points from 12 matches so far this season. "From everyone at Everton, we thank Wayne for his service to the Club and wish him every success in the next three-and-a-half years with DC United". (more...)
Everton confirm Wayne Rooney is joining MLS side DC United
- June 28, 2018
He will officially complete his move when the U.S. mid-season transfer window opens on 10 July. Rooney will make his debut when the club open their new 20,000-capacity Audi Field Stadium on 14 July. "I think it's the right move for him", Beckham said. "He is not coming here to wind down his career but to help us become a team that will contend for a title". (more...)
- June 28, 2018
He will officially complete his move when the U.S. mid-season transfer window opens on 10 July. Rooney will make his debut when the club open their new 20,000-capacity Audi Field Stadium on 14 July. "I think it's the right move for him", Beckham said. "He is not coming here to wind down his career but to help us become a team that will contend for a title". (more...)
Colombia - World Cup - 28 June 2018
- June 28, 2018
Senegal will need to clean up their defensive play after allowing a pair of goals to Japan, while Colombia is coming off a confidence-boosting 3-0 demolition of Poland, according to the Federation Internationale de Football Association website. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Senegal will need to clean up their defensive play after allowing a pair of goals to Japan, while Colombia is coming off a confidence-boosting 3-0 demolition of Poland, according to the Federation Internationale de Football Association website. (more...)
Wilder lets fly at Joshua in expletive-ridden tirade
- June 28, 2018
But the WBA have ordered Joshua to make a mandatory defence against Povetkin first or be stripped of the belt. While Wilder hit back last night with an expletive-laden rant in which he labelled Joshua "not a true champion" and a coward for not facing him. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
But the WBA have ordered Joshua to make a mandatory defence against Povetkin first or be stripped of the belt. While Wilder hit back last night with an expletive-laden rant in which he labelled Joshua "not a true champion" and a coward for not facing him. (more...)
Liverpool sign Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan
- June 28, 2018
He confirmed his exit on social media earlier this week. "It's been an awesome six years at Manchester City", he wrote on Instagram. During the 2015/16 season, he scored a ridiculous 66 goals for City and he became the first English player to score a hat-trick against Brazil at any level during a 4-3 win for the national side's Under-16s. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
He confirmed his exit on social media earlier this week. "It's been an awesome six years at Manchester City", he wrote on Instagram. During the 2015/16 season, he scored a ridiculous 66 goals for City and he became the first English player to score a hat-trick against Brazil at any level during a 4-3 win for the national side's Under-16s. (more...)
Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane impress in World Cup action on Sunday
- June 28, 2018
Sure, the men of the Senegalese team have made headlines for their incredible performances during round one of the tournament. "It's important to have that point and we have a decisive game coming up. As a result, Sunday's nightcap between Poland and Colombia , both of whom are 0-1, will have major implications for Group H standings . Back from the recess, it was the Japanese who to took the game to the West Africans by creating decent chances and missing them easily. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Sure, the men of the Senegalese team have made headlines for their incredible performances during round one of the tournament. "It's important to have that point and we have a decisive game coming up. As a result, Sunday's nightcap between Poland and Colombia , both of whom are 0-1, will have major implications for Group H standings . Back from the recess, it was the Japanese who to took the game to the West Africans by creating decent chances and missing them easily. (more...)
Permutations: What teams need in Group G and Group H
- June 28, 2018
The winners will arguably end up in the tougher half of the draw, but there is a lot to be said for momentum , and it's also worth remembering that these so called lesser teams are the ones who have knocked out the big guns. "Tomorrow we want to perform well but the priority is not to win", Martinez told a pre-match press conference on Wednesday. A win by either England or Belgium puts them in first. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
The winners will arguably end up in the tougher half of the draw, but there is a lot to be said for momentum , and it's also worth remembering that these so called lesser teams are the ones who have knocked out the big guns. "Tomorrow we want to perform well but the priority is not to win", Martinez told a pre-match press conference on Wednesday. A win by either England or Belgium puts them in first. (more...)
Joachim Low jumps to Mesut Ozil's defence after World Cup exit criticism
- June 28, 2018
Mexican finance minister Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya also called his counterpart in Seoul to thank South Korea , Seoul's finance ministry said, promising to treat him to a nice meal at the next G20 finance ministers' meeting. Nervous Germany increased the pressure after the break and poured forward but despite a one-sided second half they could not find the back of the net before South Korea's last-gasp double. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Mexican finance minister Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya also called his counterpart in Seoul to thank South Korea , Seoul's finance ministry said, promising to treat him to a nice meal at the next G20 finance ministers' meeting. Nervous Germany increased the pressure after the break and poured forward but despite a one-sided second half they could not find the back of the net before South Korea's last-gasp double. (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association 2018: Senegal on shaky ground as Colombia look to continue surge
- June 28, 2018
Senegal and Colombia will battle for qualification from World Cup Group H when they meet in Samara on Thursday (3pm BST). If Japan and Senegal both win, Colombia will be eliminated and who tops the group will be decided on goal difference and then goals scored. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Senegal and Colombia will battle for qualification from World Cup Group H when they meet in Samara on Thursday (3pm BST). If Japan and Senegal both win, Colombia will be eliminated and who tops the group will be decided on goal difference and then goals scored. (more...)
Portugal ready for a battle against Uruguay
- June 28, 2018
Their behaviour was very unsportsmanlike but it showed how much they feared the 33-year-old marksman and the rest of his team mates. Ronaldo is now in Russian Federation where he is representing his country at the 2018 World Cup championship but the PSG chiefs want to lure him to France after the tournament. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Their behaviour was very unsportsmanlike but it showed how much they feared the 33-year-old marksman and the rest of his team mates. Ronaldo is now in Russian Federation where he is representing his country at the 2018 World Cup championship but the PSG chiefs want to lure him to France after the tournament. (more...)
Germany crash out, Brazil through
- June 28, 2018
The pattern of the first half was as expected, with Germany trying to set the tempo and the South Koreans looking to hit them on the break. South Korean fans weren't the only ones rejoicing. "It is a really, really bitter evening for us", Hummels told German broadcaster ZDF. It is the first time since 1938 that a Germany or West Germany side has not advanced beyond the first section of the tournament, as Joachim Low's side - top of Fifa's world rankings - finish bottom of Group ... (more...)
- June 28, 2018
The pattern of the first half was as expected, with Germany trying to set the tempo and the South Koreans looking to hit them on the break. South Korean fans weren't the only ones rejoicing. "It is a really, really bitter evening for us", Hummels told German broadcaster ZDF. It is the first time since 1938 that a Germany or West Germany side has not advanced beyond the first section of the tournament, as Joachim Low's side - top of Fifa's world rankings - finish bottom of Group ... (more...)
Jesus Gallardo Receives Fastest Yellow Card In World Cup History
- June 28, 2018
Convincingly beaten 3-0 in its match against Sweden , Mexico were set to be the next team sent packing from the World Cup on Wednesday. "The last game we delivered a good performance was in the autumn of 2017". As they did too in Russian Federation. With Germany out, Brazil coach Tite was confident his team could cope with being the new favourites. "We saw Sweden had taken the lead so we needed to keep the pressure up but our team was missing the ease of play and the classiness we ... (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Convincingly beaten 3-0 in its match against Sweden , Mexico were set to be the next team sent packing from the World Cup on Wednesday. "The last game we delivered a good performance was in the autumn of 2017". As they did too in Russian Federation. With Germany out, Brazil coach Tite was confident his team could cope with being the new favourites. "We saw Sweden had taken the lead so we needed to keep the pressure up but our team was missing the ease of play and the classiness we ... (more...)
Win over England not priority, says Belgium coach
- June 28, 2018
Raheem Sterling will be rested while Danny Rose, Eric Dier , Gary Cahill and Jamie Vardy are all in contention to start. NBCSN, the exclusive USA cable TV home of the Premier League , will simulcast in Spanish the FIFA World Cup match between England and Belgium this Thursday, June 28, with live coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
Raheem Sterling will be rested while Danny Rose, Eric Dier , Gary Cahill and Jamie Vardy are all in contention to start. NBCSN, the exclusive USA cable TV home of the Premier League , will simulcast in Spanish the FIFA World Cup match between England and Belgium this Thursday, June 28, with live coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. (more...)
Mexico and South Korea
- June 28, 2018
South Korea suffered their second loss of the tournament to Mexico after falling 2-1 at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don. But the team never really seemed to recover from its opening 1-0 loss to Mexico . Ludwig Augustinsson volleyed a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from close range five minutes into the second half, and captain Andreas Granqvist converted on a penalty to help Sweden take control Wednesday and win Group F. (more...)
- June 28, 2018
South Korea suffered their second loss of the tournament to Mexico after falling 2-1 at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don. But the team never really seemed to recover from its opening 1-0 loss to Mexico . Ludwig Augustinsson volleyed a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from close range five minutes into the second half, and captain Andreas Granqvist converted on a penalty to help Sweden take control Wednesday and win Group F. (more...)
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