Ivory Coast 'coming to beat' Germany, says coach Emerse Fae
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae said on Friday his team are heading into their World Cup showdown with Germany with one thing on their mind, and saving face is not it.
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Algeria lodge appeal to FIFA over refereeing display in defeat to Argentina
Algeria have lodged a complaint about alleged poor refereeing during their 3-0 World Cup defeat by Argentina this week, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thankful as he begins recovery from broken leg
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone expressed his gratitude to God, his teammates and their fans after suffering a broken leg in his side's 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in World Cup Group B on Thursday.
Spain star Lamine Yamal says he still needs time to get fully fit as he continues recovery
Spain winger Lamine Yamal said on Friday he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he continues his carefully managed return from a hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remai…
'Nonsense': Norway players swat away criticism of captain Martin Odegaard
Norway's players have mounted a strong defence of captain Martin Odegaard following intense domestic media criticism of his performance in their opening match at the World Cup.
Kane says 'Wonderwall' rendition was 'one of my favourite moments in an England shirt'
England captain Harry Kane says soaking in the sound of thousands of England fans belting out Oasis song "Wonderwall" after their 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia this week was a highlight of his…
'I want to start every game, but that's not how football is': Thomas-Asante on Panama cameo
The Coventry City forward came on in the 58th minute, transformed Ghana’s attack and set up Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-minute winner over Panama and was honest afterwards about wanting more than the impac…
Ruben Dias insists Portugal are ignoring criticism as Ronaldo noise loudens at World Cup
The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo, defender R…
Liverpool signing Victor Munoz suffers injury blow with World Cup hopes in doubt
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz, but he has already been hit by an injury setback.
Bafana Bafana permutations: How they can advance to the World Cup knockout stages
Bafana Bafana go into their final World Cup Group A clash against South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday Mexico time knowing that a victory is needed to advance to the round of 32 … but it is not quit…