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What just happened? Remembering the craziest World Cup moments 2014: Suarez’s bite Uruguay’s Luis Suarez holds his teeth after running into Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder during a group match at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil. 2006: Zidane’s headbutt Zinedine Zidane gestures after headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during …

RANKED: The 23 best footballers in the world right now CIES Football Observatory, one of the leading sports think tanks in Europe, has published its list of the best players on the planet. The Switzerland-based institute analysed performance data over the last three months from Europe’s “big five” football leagues — …

Messi´s disappointments with Argentina Saint Petersburg: Five-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi suffered more World Cup heartbreak with Argentina as he was no match for France´s firepower in a thrilling 4-3 World Cup last-16 defeat on Saturday. Messi only scored once in Russia and is still yet to …

Croatia could match 1998’s achievements in Russia Croatia have been one of the most impressive performers at World Cup 2018. Not only did Zlatko Dalic’s side win all three group games against Argentina, Nigeria and Iceland, but they also won the final group game with a much-changed starting line-up. In …

World cup day 10 in a nutshell: Late drama, record breaking… and a princess Javier Hernandez celebrates scoring Mexico’s second goal against South Korea The latest of late drama, a record-breaking Mexican, and a lucky princess – it’s been a big day of World Cup action on day 10. Each …

Germany 2-1 Sweden: Toni Kroos’ late winner rescues World Cup holders Toni Kroos and Marco Reus spared Germany’s World Cup blushes with goals in the second half to seal a 2-1 win over Sweden Germany breathed new life into their World Cup defence after Toni Kroos’ dramatic injury time winner …

It’s all true: Sharapova hits back at Serena ‘book 100 percent hearsay’ claim by Dave JAMES Maria Sharapova hit back at Serena Williams’s accusations that the Russian’s autobiography was “100 percent hearsay”, insisting Wednesday that controversial references to her arch-rival are accurate. “When you’re writing an autobiography, I don’t think …

Man City boss Guardiola planning move into international management © Provided by Goal.com Pep Guardiola is not planning on leaving Manchester City any time soon, but he is looking to move into international management at some stage in the future. The 47-year-old has enjoyed a trophy-laden career in club coaching, …

Rakitic: Messi would have won 50 Grand Slams if he played tennis © REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian Soccer Football – International Friendly – Argentina vs Haiti – La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina – May 29, 2018 Argentina’s Lionel Messi REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian Lionel Messi is such a dominant sportsman he would have claimed 50 …

Dixon scores 42nd victory, defeats Andretti trio in Detroit © Jake Galstad / LAT Images Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon took a commanding victory at Belle Isle to defeat three Andretti Autosport-Hondas, as last year’s Detroit double-header dominator Graham Rahal crashed out. A very clean …