2018 World Cup: Umtiti heads France into the Final
(Image credit: Getty Images) Samuel Umtiti’s headed winner has returned France to the FIFA World Cup™ Final for the third time in 20 years, sealing a 1-0 win over Belgium in Saint Petersburg. The first half saw chances at either end, with Belgium captain Eden Hazard going close before Hugo Lloris and Thibaut Courtois denied
World Cup 2018: Mandzukic strike sends Croatia to final
England’s bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an end in the last four as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute, slotting in from Ivan Perisic’s flick-on into the area. Perisic’s volley sent the match
Asamoah signs three-year deal with Inter Milan
Kwadwo Asamoah Ghanaian versatile defender Kwadwo Asamoah has completed a switch from Juventus to Inter Milan. The 29-year-old signed a three-year deal with the Nerazzurri after he opted not to renew his contract with the Italian champions. Asamoah can play either at left back or in midfield, and was even at times deployed on
Chelsea’s Willian swerves exit talk amid Barcelona and Manchester United links
In demand | Brazil star Willian ( EPA ) Chelsea’s Willian has ducked talk of a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, insisting his focus remains on Brazil and their World Cup campaign. The forward, whose relationship with Blues manager Antonio Conte grew increasingly stale over the duration of last season, has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Manchester United, with former boss Jose
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Biggest celebrity moments at Wimbledon: From David Beckham catching a ball to Beyonce looking confused
Biggest celebrity moments at Wimbledon: From David Beckham catching a ball to Beyonce looking confused
Biggest celebrity moments at Wimbledon: From David Beckham catching a ball to Beyonce looking confused You may pay to watch the tennis – but the celeb attendees provide all the best bits Golden balls: David Beckham was quite a catch in 2015 ( Kirsty Wigglesworth/POOL/PA ) Keeping your eye on the ball at Wimbledon is crucial – but
Belgium 3-2 Japan: Nacer Chadli breaks Samurai Blue hearts as Red Devils seal comeback win to set up Brazil clash
Nacer Chadli was Belgium hero with a last-minute winner to knock Japan out of the World Cup. Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui had put Japan in dreamland before Vertonghen and substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Chadli sealed a quarter-final date with Brazil. Belgium made a promising start, with both Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard testing Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima as
Luis Rubiales insists Spain’s shock World Cup exit was not down to Julen Lopetegui sacking, remains ‘convinced’ of decision
The Spain squad was left in shock by their defeat to Russia ( AFP/Getty Images ) Luis Rubiales – the man responsible for firing Julen Lopetegui – insists that the coach’s sacking did not negatively impact Spain’s World Cup campaign. Lopetegui was stunningly dismissed as Spain coach on the eve of the World Cup after Real Madrid had announced him as their
World Cup 2018: Hosts Russia eliminate Spain on penalties
It didn’t quite have the thrill-a-minute feel of Saturday’s Round of 16 ties, but there was drama aplenty as Russia and Spain battled it out in the capital. In a World Cup known for own goals and set-piece efforts, Sergei Ignashevich, ticked both boxes when his flick of his heel handed Spain the lead with 12
Murray withdraws from Wimbledon
Two-time champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament with a “heavy heart”. The 31-year-old Briton said it was “too soon” to play five-set matches after his comeback from hip surgery. Murray returned at Queen’s last month after almost a year out, losing to Nick Kyrgios, then played at Eastbourne,