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´It was in our hands´ - Casemiro rues ´painful´ nature of Brazil´s World Cup exit
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 21:23
Casemiro lamented the way Brazil let a semi-final place escape their grasp after the World Cup favourites suffered penalty shoot-out defeat against Croatia on Friday. Brazil were on course to reach the final four when Ne...
Argentina vs. Netherlands: Lionel Messi's Next Hurdle Is a Big One
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2022 21:12
Argentina will need every weapon in its arsenal against a seasoned Dutch team. Follow live.
Barella: Give World Cup spots to Euros and Copa America winners
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 17:23
Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella claims the Azzurri should have been at the World Cup “by right” after being crowned European champions. A stunning 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia in a play-off qualification game in Mar...
Chelsea held by Real Madrid as Wolfsburg secure Women´s Champions League quarter-final spot
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 01:47
Chelsea missed the chance to qualify for the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Madrid. Runners-up to Lyon last year, a fourth successive victory in this season’s compe...
Klich scores screamer in Leeds win over Elche
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 01:05
Mateusz Klich scored from long range to seal a 2-1 win over Elche in a friendly that earned them the Festa d'Elx Trophy.
Messi´s legacy will not be harmed if he fails to win World Cup, says Guedioura
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 00:45
Lionel Messi does not need to win a World Cup to cement his legacy, Adlene Guedioura told Stats Perform. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has landed eight league titles and four Champions League trophies during a gl...
Argentina survive Dutch rally to win shootout in classic WC quarter-final
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 23:58
Argentina clinched a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over the Netherlands to set up a last-four clash with Croatia for a place in the World Cup final.
Messi or Mbappe? ´I was rooting for myself´ - Neymar not thinking of PSG team-mates after Brazil´s W
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 23:37
Neymar said he was rooting for himself when asked if he would be supporting club-mates Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi in the wake of Brazil’s World Cup exit. Brazil looked set to make the semi-finals in Qatar when Neyma...
Ten Hag: I only found out Ronaldo wanted to leave when I saw interview
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 23:15
Erik ten Hag says the first time he discovered Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Manchester United was in the striker’s controversial television interview.
Tireless Croatia make Brazil dance to their tune
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 23:00
Brazil had sambaed their way through this World Cup but in the quarter-finals they came up against a Croatia team who made them dance to a different tune.
Tite reiterates Brazil exit plan after World Cup elimination: ´The cycle is over´
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 22:30
Tite reiterated his plan to walk away from the Brazil job following World Cup elimination, adamant his “cycle” is over. The 61-year-old revealed in February that he would not remain in charge of the Selecao beyond Qa...
Messi surpasses Pele with record-breaking fifth assist in World Cup knockout tie
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 22:17
Lionel Messi became the player with the most assists on record in World Cup knockout matches on Friday, surpassing Pele when he teed up Nahuel Molina’s goal against the Netherlands. Messi produced a trademark assist as...
Livakovic ´the difference´ for Croatia as Dalic hails Modric after World Cup win over Brazil
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 22:12
Zlatko Dalic pinpointed Dominik Livakovic as “the difference” in Croatia’s World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil, while he hailed the “unbelievable” Luka Modric. Croatia, as they did against Japan in the roun...
Tite leaves Brazil after World Cup exit | Neymar: It feels like a nightmare
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 21:27
Brazil head coach Tite has left his role after their shock World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia.
100,000 more girls playing football | WSL attendances up 200 per cent
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 21:05
An annual Sport England survey has found there are now 100,000 more girls playing football than there were five years ago.
England v France: No underdogs or favourites, agree two heavyweights
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 21:00
Neither England nor France see a clear favourite as they prepare to face one another in a highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final. The Three Lions and Les Bleus each eased through the last 16, beating Senegal and Pola...
Kane won´t change routine for potential penalty duel with Spurs team-mate Lloris
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 20:30
Harry Kane will change will nothing about his penalty routine if he has to take a spot-kick against Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris during England’s World Cup quarter-final with France. England captain Kane will lead t...
Giroud the ´most complete´ striker at the World Cup, says Trezeguet
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 20:30
France’s all-time top goalscorer Olivier Giroud is the most complete striker at the World Cup, according to Les Bleus legend David Trezeguet. Giroud surpassed Thierry Henry’s tally of 51 France goals as Didier Descha...
Kane insists England have ´more belief than in 2018´ ahead of France showdown
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 20:25
England will go into their World Cup quarter-final showdown with France boasting “more belief than in 2018”, according to Harry Kane. The Three Lions are aiming to dethrone the reigning champions at Al Bayt Stadium o...
Croatia stun Brazil on penalties to reach World Cup semi-finals
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 20:00
Croatia stunned five-time world champions Brazil with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win at the Education City Stadium to book a place in the World Cup semi-finals - one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history...
Croatia 1-1 Brazil (aet, 4-2 pens): Neymar matches Pele but World Cup favourites crash out
Soccer News - 9 Dec 2022 19:57
Neymar’s record-equalling goal was in vain as Brazil crashed out of the World Cup with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat to Croatia after a 1-1 draw on Friday. Brazil seemed destined for the semi-finals when Neymar scored...
Maguire 'weakest link', Walker 'arrogant' but French media still fear England
Sky Sports - 9 Dec 2022 19:37
Sky Sports News senior reporter Rob Dorsett discusses England's crunch World Cup quarter-final against France on Saturday and reveals the opinions of the French media ahead of the game at the Al Bayt Stadium.