Ralf Rangnick hails World Cup debutants Jordan after Austria's fortunate victory
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan on Tuesday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau heaps praise on France's record breaker Kylian Mbappe
After a laboured first 45 minutes, Les Bleus produced a top-class second half to secure victory over Senegal. With a decisive Kylian Mbappe and a sparkling attacking display after the break, France s…
'Best striker in the world': Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic warns side of Harry Kane
Zlatko Dalic warned his Croatia team over the enduring goal-scoring qualities of Harry Kane as the 2018 World Cup runners-up prepare to take on England in their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on W…
Confident Haaland closing in on record after getting World Cup campaign off to a great start
Norwegian international super striker Erling Braut Haaland equalled Kjetil Rekdal's record as Norway's all-time top scorer in World Cup history when he scored twice to help the Scandinavians on their…
Luka Modric, feeling rejuvenated, is determined to savour every moment of his final World Cup
Midfield great Luka Modric said Tuesday he was determined to enjoy every second of his last World Cup and had been "rejuvenated" by being with Croatia for a fifth time on football's biggest stage.
Austria Hold Off Shock Jordan Comeback to Earn Hard-Fought World Cup Victory
Austria made a victorious return to the FIFA World Cup (WC) after 28 years away, winning 3-1 in San Francisco against Group J opponents Jordan, who impressed on their debut despite extending their wi…
Messi hails 'beautiful moment' after becoming World Cup's joint leading goalscorer
Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday.
Lionel Scaloni admits Lionel Messi's 'inexplicable' feats no longer come as a surprise
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup on Tuesday.
Algeria manager Petkovic says his team assisted Messi in making World Cup history
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said mistakes from his team had made it easier for Lionel Messi to score the hat-trick that saw him match the World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 3-0 victory in…
Exclusive: Wes Brown Confident About England's World Cup Prospects but Taken Aback by Omissions
Former Manchester United and England defender Wes Brown has spoken on the Three Lions ahead of the start of their World Cup campaign.