‘Icons’ Modric, Ronaldo battle to avoid World Cup send-off
TORONTO — Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo are “two great icons of world football,” Portugal midfielder Vitinha said on Wednesday,…
Declan Rice not keen on England World Cup right-back role: ‘Hardest 12 minutes of the game’
England midfielder Declan Rice has said he hopes he will not have to fill the problematic right-back slot again after…
Harry Kane: I had my World Cup ‘hero moment’ with brace vs. Congo DR
Harry Kane revelled in having his “hero moment” as he saved England from a humiliating World Cup exit to Congo…
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland are ‘sharks’ who ‘smell blood’ at World Cup – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has described Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland as “sharks” after their goalscoring feats at…
Spain’s Cucurella on World Cup critics: ‘We know what we have to do’
Full-back Marc Cucurella has said he “understands” criticism of Spain‘s World Cup performances, as the team prepares to play Austria…
Thomas Tuchel: ‘Impossible’ for England to adapt to Mexico altitude at World Cup
ATLANTA — Thomas Tuchel has said it is “impossible” for England to adapt to the altitude ahead of Sunday’sround-of-16 World…
Wayne Rooney: Harry Kane a ‘hero’ after World Cup brace but ‘big concerns’ remain
Wayne Rooney hailed “hero” Harry Kane after the England captain scored twice as the team came from behind to beat…
Anthony Gordon compares Harry Kane to Lionel Messi after World Cup heroics vs. Congo DR
ATLANTA — Harry Kane saved England’s World Cup hopes with two late goals against Congo DR and according to his…
Surprised Vitor Pereira says Nottingham Forest departure came ‘without warning’
Vitor Pereira said he was taken by “complete surprise and without any warning” after confirming his time as head coach…
Morocco’s World Cup goalscorer Ismael Saibari joins Bayern Munich
New Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari admits head coach Vincent Kompany played a key role in his decision to join…