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Modric hailed as world's best number 10 after humiliating Messi and Argentina
Modric was the heartbeat of the side during the victory in Russian Federation, as he stood head and shoulders above anyone throughout the entire 90 minutes - even scoring an excellent long-range effort which was Croatia's second. Modric has already scored twice at the World Cup . Croatia will be hoping to go deep in Russian Federation after falling short of expectations in recent tournaments. [Full Article...]
Paul Pogba reveals issues with Jose Mourinho were nothing
There were some small issues with [Mourinho], but they were nothing in the end. Pogba has had a mixed season at United but it was arguably better than his debut one after completing his transfer from Juventus when Jose Mourinho first arrived. [Full Article...]
Colombia cruise past Poland to keep World Cup hopes alive
Poland is the first European team to be knocked out of Russian Federation 2018. The first ever meeting between these two sides began with a number of heavy challenges at both ends of the field that prevented the game from developing into an early rhythm. [Full Article...]
Late goal against Sweden keeps Germany’s hopes alive
Of the winning goal from Real Madrid midfielder Kroos, who had earlier been at fault for Sweden's opener, Hummels added: "Something like this can be a big moment in the tournament". The defending champions put in a nervous display after a barrage of criticism following defeat by Mexico. "Overall, we once again had phases where we played really well and didn't use our chances". [Full Article...]
Buttler hundred guides England to 5-0 series sweep of Australia
Moeen Ali (4-46) and then Sam Curran (2-44), both with two wickets in three balls, took turns to stop the tourists in their tracks. Struggling at 114-8, England looked finished before Buttler and Adil Rashid shared a ninth-wicket partnership of 81. [Full Article...]
Farbrace takes temporary charge of England
Once the team others emulated in the format, in which it has won the World Cup five times, Australia is now being exposed by England, a nation which failed to progress beyond the group stage of the last tournament but is now ranked No.1. Paul Farbrace will take over as England coach for the upcoming Twenty20 games against Australia and India . It may be relevant that it is only weeks since And... [Full Article...]
Rohr: Super Eagles Must Attack Argentina, We Can’t Play For Draw
Argentina's coach Jorge Sampaoli, who has had a poor year in charge and looked utterly despondent after the Croatia defeat insisting that he alone was to blame, must hope such stinging words finally fire up a reaction from his players. Subscribe to our SMS sports service by texting "SPORTS" to 22840. The star-studded attack of Argentina which consists of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo H... [Full Article...]
WoO driver Jason Johnson dies in sprint auto crash
Johnson was leading the Jim Boyd Memorial A-Main and racing Daryn Pittman on the backstretch on lap 18 when the accident took place. Johnson's auto climbed the wall in the third turn, flipped and crashed through a billboard, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . [Full Article...]