Category: World Cup

Enrique Caceres from Paraguay took charge of Russia’s game with Egypt on Tuesday 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. Egypt’s football association will make…

Guerrero was comforted by Peru’s coaches after their defeat by France 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. The uncertainty surrounding Paolo Guerrero’s drugs ban…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Argentina 0-3 Croatia Argentina’s Word Cup squad is the “worst in their history” and not even “the best player in the world” can make them competitive, says Ossie Ardiles. Thursday’s 3-0 defeat by Croatia has put Jorge Sampaoli’s side at risk of an early…

Sterling celebrates Manchester City’s double with his partner Paige and son Thiago 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. England winger Raheem Sterling says he…

It is a different feeling once you have lost your first game at the World Cup – Germany’s players will know that now. Straight away the pressure is on the holders after their surprise defeat by Mexico, because they must win their second game in Group F against Sweden on Saturday. Even if they beat…

Sweden’s Victor Lindelof made 17 appearances in the Premier League for Manchester United in 2017-18BBC coverage How to follow: Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website TEAM NEWS Sweden defender Victor Lindelof is expected to start against Germany on Saturday after missing Monday’s 1-0 win…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Argentina 0-3 Croatia Lionel Messi could not guide his side to victory because “the reality of the Argentina squad clouds his brilliance” – according to coach Jorge Sampaoli. The coach faced a grilling from the Argentine media after Messi could do little to prevent…

Lionel Messi looked deeply stressed before kick-off against Croatia If ever a picture summed up the pressure of a nation on a player’s shoulders, this was it. Argentina’s Lionel Messi carries the hopes of 44 million people and it showed as he lined up before kick-off in their crucial World Cup match against Croatia on…

Media playback is not supported on this device ‘Mistakes don’t come much worse’ – Caballero clanger gifts Croatia lead Argentina are facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit after a dreadful error from goalkeeper Willy Caballero set Croatia on their way to victory and a place in the last 16. On a night…

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Sami Khedira has 75 caps for Germany, 13 of which have been at a World Cup 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. A Swedish…

Media playback is not supported on this device Mbappe becomes France’s youngest tournament goalscorer Kylian Mbappe’s first-half strike helped France overcome – and eliminate – a resilient Peru to earn a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup. Ricardo Gareca’s side, buoyed on by their passionate support inside the Ekaterinburg Arena, came alive…

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La Liga rivals Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi have 278 international caps between them 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. Sergio Ramos says Diego…

Berg’s living room was taken over by competition winner Jesper and his mates during the match against South Korea Your typical international footballer’s home is probably behind giant cast-iron gates, protected with intruder alarms, CCTV cameras and away from the prying eyes of the media. But Sweden striker Marcus Berg decided to open the doors…

Christian Eriksen’s goal after seven minutes is the earliest Denmark have scored at a World Cup since since 1998 Australia kept alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage after Mile Jedinak’s penalty secured a first Group C point against Denmark. Christian Eriksen put Denmark ahead with a super finish after Nicolai Jorgensen’s…

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter is banned from “all football activities” for six years 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. Former Fifa president Sepp…

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Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal knocked Morocco out of the tournament World Cup referee Mark Geiger has “categorically” denied he asked for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt at half-time in the Morocco game. Fifa said it “unequivocally” condemns the claim, reportedly made by Morocco’s Nordin Amrabat after their 1-0 defeat. Watford winger Amrabat said…

David Beckham went to three World Cups with England and was capped 115 times for his country David Beckham has backed England and Argentina to reach the World Cup final in Russia. The last time the Three Lions progressed to the quarter-finals was in 2006, when Beckham was captain. Two-time winners Argentina were runners-up in…