Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut
Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament...
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Spain must put Cape Verde 'grief' behind them: Merino
Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the ‘grief’ of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still contenders to win the competition.
Brazil can't expect easy win over Haiti: Santos
Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener.
Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid
Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to ‘go for it’ and be ‘free in the mind’ when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas.
'Rejuvenated' Modric determined to enjoy World Cup swan song
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.
England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament.
Spinners give Australia 1-0 lead over Bangladesh
Australia beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Messi magic 'hard to explain', says Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was ‘hard to explain’ the genius of Lionel Messi after his superstar equalled the all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups against Algeria on Tuesday.
World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
Lionel Messi savoured a ‘beautiful moment’ after becoming the World Cup\'s joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday but said ‘ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more’.
Austria earn World Cup win against debutants Jordan
Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced on Wednesday.