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July 2, 2018 No Responses

Belgium Come From Behind to Launch Themselves into Quarterfinals

Belgium dramatically recovered from going two goals to Japan to secure a last-gasp 3-2 victory and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. Roberto Martinez’s side came so close to crashing out of the tournament in Rostov as they...

July 2, 2018 No Responses

Brazil Put El Tri to the Sword

Brazil booked a World Cup quarter-final place as Neymar turned on the style and Mexico waved goodbye to Russia. The boiling heat of Samara – it was around 35 degrees Celsius at kick-off – was no place for the faint-hearted...

July 1, 2018 No Responses

Subasic is the Hero As Croatia Defeat Denmark in Penalty Shootout

Keeper Danijel Subasic came to Luka Modric’s rescue as Croatia eased past Denmark into a World Cup quarter-final clash with hosts Russia after a dramatic penalty shoot-out. Modric had squandered a chance to win the game from the spot in...

July 1, 2018 No Responses

Spain on the Way Home After Russia Beat Them on Penalties

Russia captain Igor Akinfeev was the hero as the hosts stunned Spain 4-3 on penalties after they played out a 1-1 draw at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Akinfeev had already made good saves as Russia held on to force extra-time and...

June 30, 2018 No Responses

Ronaldo Heading Home as Uruguay Head to the Quarterfinals

Two goals from Edinson Cavani have given Uruguay a win in their World Cup last 16 clash against Portugal in Sochi tonight. The South Americans went ahead early after a cross-pitch one-two between Cavani and Luis Suarez resulted in the...

June 30, 2018 No Responses

France Defeat Argentina in Seven Goal Thriller

Kylian Mbappe came of age in Kazan with a stunning second half double to fire France into the World Cup quarter-finals and leave Lionel Messi’s Argentina heading home. The 19-year-old striker scored twice in five minutes just past the hour...

June 29, 2018 No Responses

Wayne Rooney Off to Join DC United

Wayne Rooney’s dream return to boyhood club Everton is over after one season following the 32-year-old’s move to Major League Soccer side DC United. England’s record goalscorer rejoined the Toffees after 13 years at Manchester United, where he is also...