A month of entertainment, drama and heartbreak drew to a close as France beat Croatia in…
Day: July 17, 2018
Fans pack in to Champs Elysees to welcome France back to Paris
Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup-winning team on…
France World Cup triumph ‘a childhood dream’ — Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud called France’s World Cup victory a “dream come true” after he helped his country…
Manchester United agree to sell Daley Blind to Ajax
Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sell Daley Blind back to Ajax.…
Sevilla insist on Steven Nzonzi’s €40m buyout clause
Fresh off a starring performance in France’s triumphant World Cup run, Paul Pogba is being linked…
‘Vive Kylian!’: French Suburb Lauds Homegrown Hero
The fans gathered at French striker Kylian Mbappe’s first football club erupted in screams on Sunday…
Croatia-England: beyond football, how can we rekindle hope?
The Croatian team that meet England in the semi-finals of the World Cup tonight are representing…
Luka Modric Wins Golden Ball and Mbappe Young Player Award
Croatia captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball award for the World Cup’s best player despite…
Ospina among two set to leave the Gunners
Danny Welbeck and David Ospina could leave Arsenal as the duo faces an uncertain future with…
French team celebrate World Cup win with Paris victory parade
France’s young, World Cup-winning football team have staged a victorious home-coming parade in an open-top bus…
Croatia’s real World Cup star? The president in the stands
She wore the team shirt and cheered as Croatia faced France in a thrilling World Cup final on…
France striker Olivier Giroud happy to silence his critics
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says he enjoyed silencing his critics, and used their criticism as motivation…
Kylian Mbappe donates £384,000 World Cup earnings to charity after heroics for France
It has now been revealed that the 19-year-old will hand over money earned from featuring out…
Four weeks of endless drama in Russia has re-energised World Cup
Thank you Russia, and goodbye! It’s been fun. Not to mention epic, thrilling, dazzlingly well-organised, and…
Paul Pogba trolls England after winning World Cup
Paul Pogba’s World Cup celebrations knew no bounds after France defeated Croatia 4-2 to lift their…
Football fever: on World Cup 2018
Russia 2018 may not, as FIFA president Gianni Infantino delicately put it, have been “the best…
France won the World Cup, but Croatian Prez’s ‘comforting’ hugs won hearts
France must have won the prestigious FIFA 2018 World Cup against Croatia, but a quick look…
Why the tournament in Russia was statistically the best
Four simple words, used variously as a statement or a question across the country during a…
The blur that is Mbappe, Ronaldo’s hang time and amazing fans
Covering a multi-venue World Cup (I’m sure it’s the same in cricket) means you don’t get…
France Lift Second Cup After Beating Croatia in Thrilling Final
France won the World Cup for the second time in spectacular style on Sunday by ending…
Real Madrid links dismissed by PSG’s Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe said he will remain at Paris Saint-Germain next season amid persistent links to a…
Paris Renames Metro Stations To Honour World Cup Stars
Six Paris metro stations were temporarily renamed in honour of France’s World Cup winning champions after their 4-2…
Paris Renames Metro Stations To Honour World Cup Stars
Six Paris metro stations were temporarily renamed in honour of France’s World Cup winning champions after…
World Cup 2022 too-early predictions: France struggle, Ronaldo’s farewell
Right then. The 2018 World Cup is over. What will we do next? The best thing…
They didn’t play football: Croatia’s Dejan Lovren blasts France after World Cup loss
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren was scathing of France’s style of play following his side’s defeat in…
Stars who may have played their last World Cup
The World Cup often marks a watershed in players’ careers, and a few of the game’s…
Arsenal caught up in fraud case involving Chinese partner, carmaker BYD
Arsenal have been caught up in a suspected fraud involving one of its Chinese partners, electric…
France World Cup Victory ‘As Beautiful’ As 1998 Victory For Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps said France were “swimming in happiness” after his players interrupted his post-World Cup final…
“Thank You, Heroes”: Press Relives Croatia World Cup 2018 Squad
Croatian media on Monday hailed their team as heroes after the small country’s historic success in…
Priceless Moments From Victorious France’s Dressing Room
France scored twice in each half as they beat a combative Croatia 4-2 in a dramatic…