Enrique Takes the Helm in Spain
July 9, 2018 No Responses

Enrique Takes the Helm in Spain

Luis Enrique has been named as the new coach of Spain. The Spanish federation (RFEF) has announced the former Barcelona boss will be the full-time successor to Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup last...
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Heirro Leaves Spain Job After World Cup Exit
July 8, 2018 No Responses

Heirro Leaves Spain Job After World Cup Exit

Fernando Hierro, Spain’s stand-in coach during the World Cup, is to leave the Spanish Football Federation after rejecting the chance to return to his former role as sporting director. Hierro had a contract in force but has instead decided to...
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Tottenham Legend Alan Gilzean Dies, Aged 79
July 8, 2018 No Responses

Tottenham Legend Alan Gilzean Dies, Aged 79

Former Tottenham and Scotland striker Alan Gilzean has died at the age of 79. Dundee, where he began his career, wrote on their official Twitter account that Gilzean died on Sunday morning having recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour....
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Croatia Eliminate Russian Hosts in Penalty Shoot Out
July 7, 2018 No Responses

Croatia Eliminate Russian Hosts in Penalty Shoot Out

Croatia are through to the World Cup semi-finals after Zlatko Dalic’s side beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their last-eight match in Sochi. Ivan Rakitic converted the decisive spot-kick after Mario Fernandes, who had netted...
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England Through to First World Cup Semi-Final in 28 Years
July 7, 2018 No Responses

England Through to First World Cup Semi-Final in 28 Years

England have made it through to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years thanks to goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli against stoic Sweden today. Days after laying their penalty ghosts to rest against Colombia, Gareth Southgate’s men...
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Belgium Eliminate The Seleção from the World Cup
July 6, 2018 No Responses

Belgium Eliminate The Seleção from the World Cup

Belgium produced a stunning performance to claim a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over five-times champions Brazil in Kazan. A Fernandinho own goal and fierce strike from Kevin De Bruyne put Roberto Martinez’s side in...
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France Progress to Semi-Finals with Win over Uruguay
July 6, 2018 No Responses

France Progress to Semi-Finals with Win over Uruguay

France became the first side to book their place in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win over Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod. The South Americans huffed and puffed but never really troubled the 1998 champions who advanced...
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England Break Curse With Penalty Shoot Out Win Over Colombia
July 3, 2018 No Responses

England Break Curse With Penalty Shoot Out Win Over Colombia

Jordan Pickford helped England end their penalty shootout hoodoo and reach the World Cup quarter-finals at the expense of Colombia in Moscow. After decades stewing on his Euro 96 semi-final miss against Germany, Gareth Southgate has spent recent months trying....
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Sweden Edge Switzerland to Move into Quarterfinals
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Sweden Edge Switzerland to Move into Quarterfinals

Emil Forsberg’s deflected strike saw Sweden snatch a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 win over Switzerland. Forsberg struck after 66 minutes of a tight contest in St Petersburg when his shot from the edge of...
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Iniesta Retires from International Football After Spain Eliminated
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Iniesta Retires from International Football After Spain Eliminated

Andres Iniesta has confirmed his international retirement by saying “now is the time to step aside” after Spain were knocked out of the World Cup. The 34-year-old ended his trophy-laden spell at Barcelona at the end of the season and...
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