The 34-year-old has been way off the pace in Russia and almost cost the Albiceleste a place in the last 16 with the penalty conceded against Nigeria It was an iconic image. Javier Mascherano, bloodied and bruised, somehow symbolised Argentina’s agonising victory over Nigeria which saw the team advance in extremis to the second round…
The Scotland international is reportedly a target for three clubs and could be allowed to leave St James’ Park Newcastle United midfielder Matt Ritchie is the level of player Stoke City are hoping to sign this summer, according to new manager Gary Rowett. Ritchie was one of Newcastle’s most consistent performers following their return to…
The attacker might have led his side to victory on Monday, but he won few friends for what has been perceived as gamesmanship Neymar has been branded “absolutely pathetic” by Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill, who has accused the Brazil star of playacting and detracting from his own abilities. The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored…
The Barcelona star has a bittersweet history in the competition, failing to get his hands on the trophy after four attempts All eyes were on on Argentina’s standard-bearer Lionel Messi at this summer’s Russia World Cup. A talent without parallel, Messi has won everything there is to win at club level with Barcelona, but international success…
Goal has put together a playlist of the best tunes to get yourself ready for the Three Lions’ clash with Croatia on Wednesday night The sun is shining, the entire country is enjoying the hottest summer in years and England have made it to the last four of a World Cup. England will face Croatia on Wednesday evening, having…
The Portuguese star told Blancos supporters that he feels the time is right to move on as he prepares for a move to Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo thanked Real Madrid for an “absolutely wonderful” nine years at the club after revealing the time was right to start a new chapter of his illustrious career with Juventus….
The Liverpool man picked up a hamstring injury during his country’s 2-0 victory over Sweden in the quarter-finals England midfielder Jordan Henderson is hopeful over his fitness ahead of his team’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia. Henderson, 28, came off late in England’s 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter-finals in Samara on Saturday due…
The Belgium international has seen Alisson arrive at Anfield in a big-money deal and is set to step up his efforts to secure a move elsewhere Simon Mignolet is looking for a way out of Liverpool, with the representative of a goalkeeper now being linked with Barcelona admitting that Alisson’s arrival at Anfield means ‘a…
The defender is looking forward to working with the Serie A side’s superstar signing and believes he will provide a welcome boost to the team Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival from Real Madrid has been hailed by Mattia Caldara as a stimulus for the Serie A champions. Ronaldo signed a four-year deal with Juve to complete a…
The Bundesliga champions’ new coach is prepared to give the Euro 2016 winner another chance to impress for the club Renato Sanches is pushing for more Bayern Munich game time after failing to make an impact in his two years at the club, says new coach Niko Kovac. Sanches flopped on loan at Swansea City…