Sunday, July 8, 2018

World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro steps down as Spain manager

BBC Sport - Football
World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro steps down as Spain manager
World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro steps down as Spain manager
Fernando Hierro, who led Spain at the 2018 World Cup, steps down and will not return to his former role as sporting director of the national team.

Friday, July 6, 2018

No Sterling or Alli in your England XI to face Sweden

BBC Sport - Football
No Sterling or Alli in your England XI to face Sweden
No Sterling or Alli in your England XI to face Sweden
Who should start for England against Sweden? We asked, you decided...

Thursday, July 5, 2018

World Cup 2018: latest news as the quarter-finals loom large – live!

Football | The Guardian
World Cup 2018: latest news as the quarter-finals loom large – live!
The latest news, build-up and previews around the quarter-finalsWorld Cup power rankings: Brazil reign while Sweden edge EnglandWho will win the quarter-finals? Eight fans have their sayEmail simon.burnton@theguardian.com | Tweet @Simon_Burnton

11.46am BST

Brazil have arrived at the Mirage Hotel in Kazan, where they will play Belgium tomorrow. Their fans knew they were coming:

11.38am BST

Neymar’s mum has spoken! These quotes are from an interview with HLN:

As a mother, how do you feel when you see your being kicked around?

It’s difficult. He takes a lot of blows. But I can’t do anything about it. You just have to accept it, it’s part of football. They have already made 23 fouls on him during this tournament ... Compared to all that, I find my son quite brave.

I am quite serene about all that. No matter what the coach of a small team or another team says. I have my opinion, you have yours, everyone has his. Each his profession, I guess. Despite all this, my son will continue to take his responsibilities on the pitch. Thank God, he is feeling well and he continues to be playing well. What matters is my son and what he will do in the future. Not what people are saying.

Frankly, I do not know if the Seleção will win this game. This one will be decided on small details. But I have faith and I am confident. He will play against his team-mate Thomas Meunier, no? I know they get on well. That said, he often has to play against teammates, it does not change anything for him.

Yes. He is feeling good in Paris. He has no reason to leave.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Rumours rated: Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus? Willian to Barcelona?

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Rumours rated: Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus? Willian to Barcelona?
As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC's Craig Burley explains why he's not sold on the move. The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn't slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: 15 percent The Serie A champions' strong bond to Real Madrid dates back to the 1990s, and they have recently established a relationship with Jorge Mendes as a result of the Joao Cancelo deal. But landing the super agent's highest-profile client would come at an enormous cost at a time...

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

World Cup 2018: Colombia v England, Sweden v Switzerland buildup – live!

Football | The Guardian
World Cup 2018: Colombia v England, Sweden v Switzerland buildup – live!
Latest news and updates from Russia 2018Mikel told his father had been kidnapped hours before gameAny thoughts? Email John Brewin or tweet @johnbrewin_

12.21pm BST

As I am reminded on Twitter...and the transfer window closes on July 9.

I believe most premier league clubs returned to pre season training yesterday @johnbrewin_ it never goes away.....

12.17pm BST

Back to real football, and the thrilling news for all Arsenal fans around the world that Calum Chambers has signed an extended contract.

Oh...but what’s this...looks like Riyad Mahrez is off to Manchester City.

(There’s only ten games of the World Cup left before football news becomes like this for the next two years.)

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