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Argentina players were crying like girls - Croatia defender mocks Messi and co mercilessly

"I saw Argentinians falling on the floor and crying like girls.We were firmer, better, had better chances. They will have to do well in the next game [against Nigeria] to progress to the second round, if they even progress."

Xherdan Shaqiri wins all 3 points for Swizerland in a fierce clash against Serbia

It was the Serbians who bossed the first half of their clash with Switzerland but were pegged back by fine efforts from Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri. Both teams came into the game knowing a win was crucial to their fates.

Brazil leave it late to break break Costa Rican hearts as Neymar and Countinho secure victory

South American giants’ Brazil finally got a well-deserved win after Philippe Coutinho and Neymar’s added time goals help break down the hard fighting Costa Rica 2-0 in Friday’s Group E fixture at the Krestovsky Stadium.

Luka Modric is the most underrated player in the world and some other things we learned from Argentina-Croatia clash

Argentina's no-show against Croatia would forver live in the memories of the football fraternity. It was a night when one of the most talented sides in World Cup history were undone. But the lessons were there for anyone willing

Countryman Songo set to spit on 'fire' government after 'Number 12', Nyantakyi's exit in latest video?

Outspoken sports journalist and TV personality, Patrick Osei Agyeman, popularly known as Countryman Songo, has indicated that journlaists in the sports fraternity were going to put pressure on government to restructure GFA.

Football legend Maradona moved to tears after Croatia wrecked Argentina

It was a nightmare for the former Argentina captain and 1986 World Cup winner, who excelled as a player, but could not hold back the tears after the Albiceleste were taught some football lessons by their European opponents.

Columbia's Carlos Sanchez has the infamous record of the 2nd fastest red card in World Cup history

Colombian midfielder Carlos Sancez has become the first footballer to be shown the second-fastest red card in World Cup history. The former Aston Villa player was sent off just three minutes into Colombia's clash against Japan

5 greatest Africans to have ever played at the World Cup

Although no African country has won the World Cup yet, there are a number of footballers from the continent who left their mark in the tournament. Asamoah Gyan is a household name when it comes to the list of great Africans. YEN.

Croatia rewrite the history books in 3-0 victory as Leo Messi is nowhere to be found for Argentina

It was not a night to be for Leo Messi and co as a Luka Modric led Croatia beat Argentina by 3 goals to nil. Leo Messi playing the entirety of the game without a shot on goal is perhaps the best portrait summary of the game.

Arsenal star confirms his time is up at the club

Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has announced his imminent departure from the club when his contract expires at the end of June. The 26-year old midfielder took to his Instagram on Tuesday evening to make the announcement.

Mbappe is France's youngest scorer ever in a World Cup as France beat Peru 1-0 to progress at Russia 2018

France continued their impressive run at the Russia 2018 World Cup as Les Bleues recorded a slim 1-0 win over Peru. It was an entertaining fixture between sides that showed a lot of energy in the early exchanges of the match.

World Cup : Christian Eriksen's wonderful strike not enough as Denmark draw against Australia

It was not to be for either side as Denmark and Australia played the game to a stalemate. It was either team's second group game at the Mundial. Christian Eriksen put his side in front as early as the 7th minute.

Social media users mercilessly 'attack' Shatta Wale for comparing himself to Asamoah Gyan

Social media users have ‘attacked’ dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale for comparing himself to Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan. Speaking with Zylofon FM, he added that he will have been a better footballer compared to Asamoah Gyan.

David Beckham has an idea of the two teams that will be in the final at Russia 2018 and he explains why

Former England and football icon David Beckham has tipped England to go all the way to the final and meet Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup Russia finals. Albiceleste, have had a long history with England in the mundial.

Bayern fans angry at Jerome Boateng for supporting Senegal

The former Manchester City centre-back was subsequently criticized for choosing to celebrate the win of an African side against that of his teammate. Boateng was forced to post another comment to explain his earlier post. YEN.com.

Amazing Diego Costa gives Spain victory over Iran in scrappy game at Russia 2018

Spain finally got their first win at the Russia 2018 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran in their second Group B match. The first half was deadlocked as there was no clear attempt on goal from either side, only a deflected shot

Luis Alberto Suarez sends Uruguay into the second round with a 1-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia

However, it was a different Saudi Arabia side that employed all in their arsenals, to ensure they didn’t suffer another humiliating defeat like in their opening fixture against Russia.Uruguay will battle tournament hosts’ Russia.

Messi’s mum backs son after missing Argentina’s penalty in World Cup opener

Reacting on the sad development, Messi’s mum hinted that it is painful when his son’s loyalty to his country is under scrutiny, even as she was quick to deny the allegation that Messi does not feel the same passion when he plays

Cristiano Ronaldo is Europe's all-time top scorer as Portugal win to send Morocco home

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his fine goal scoring form at the FIFA World Cup in Russia as he powered Portugal to a 1-0 win against Morocco on Wednesday,June 20. His header in the 4th minute of the game took his tally to four goals

Pogba flies his barber to Russia and photos of him attending to French players sweep over the internet

Manchester United star Paul Pogba is a player whose love for making different types of hair cuts in the Premier League knows no bound, and he has also demonstrated it at the national team. He took barber Ahmed to Russia.

Russia have the best start ever among all host nations in World Cup history

In two games, the hosts have six points and a positive goal difference of seven, having conceded just once so far. The closest any nation has come to such a record was Italy in 1934, who also won their opening two games. YEN.com.g