# FIFA World Cup

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# golden generation

'They've done an awful lot better than I've ever done' - Gerrard lauds Southgate's England

The Rangers boss hopes the current Three Lions team is on the verge of something big.

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Jul 13th 2018, 12:18 PM

# statement

Fifa confirms no positive World Cup doping tests, starts investigation into England chants

The governing body has confirmed that all doping tests from the tournament have come back negative.

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Jul 13th 2018, 10:21 AM

# Media

'I don't understand why you should criticise the people of your own country'

Kevin De Bruyne wants the media to give Raheem Sterling ‘the love he deserves’ following his World Cup performances.

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Jul 13th 2018, 8:05 AM

# talk it out

Chelsea's Cahill to discuss England future with Southgate after limited game time at World Cup

Gary Cahill made just one appearance at the World Cup with England exiting at the semi-final stage.

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Jul 12th 2018, 3:55 PM

# Mersey beat

‘People should recognise that I’m one of the world’s best’ – Lovren

The Liverpool defender does not think he gets the recognition he deserves, while he has backed team-mate Luka Modric to win the Ballon d’Or.

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Jul 12th 2018, 9:54 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v Croatia, World Cup semi-final

Could Gareth Southgate’s side book their place in Sunday’s final? We followed all the action from Moscow.

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Jul 11th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Ready to Rock

Luis Enrique excited by Spain challenge but 'will not change' for critics

The former Barcelona coach was appointed to the Spain job following a disastrous World Cup campaign.

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Jul 11th 2018, 4:24 PM

# Red DEvils

Martinez hails 'magnificent' Belgium effort despite World Cup semi-final exit

Despite a header from Samuel Umtiti sending France into the final, the Red Devils boss was happy with his team’s performance

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Jul 10th 2018, 10:32 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France vs Belgium, World Cup semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as France and Belgium clashed in in Saint Petersburg for a place in the World Cup final.

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Jul 10th 2018, 6:00 PM

# England expects

'I’ve painted far too many sheep, barn doors and Ford Fiestas to stand in judgement over anyone else’s delusional optimism'

Eoin Butler on Slabhead, Southgate and Coming Home memes.

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Jul 10th 2018, 3:53 PM

# World Cup 2018

Here are all of the contenders in The42's Best World Cup Goals bracket

Help us to crown The42′s favourite World Cup goal. Here are the the eight contenders in all their glory.

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Jul 10th 2018, 3:23 PM

# new boss

Luis Enrique the right choice for Spain — Michel Salgado

Former Spain international Michel Salgado believes the appointment of Luis Enrique as the new national team coach is the right decision.

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Jul 10th 2018, 7:15 AM

# Les Bleus

After keeping Messi quiet, Deschamps backs Kante to shut down Hazard

The France coach believes that the Chelsea midfielder has had an excellent tournament to date and is “essential” to his plans.

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Jul 10th 2018, 6:35 AM

# Controversy

Croatia sack former international over Vida's 'pro-Ukraine' video

The pair came under scrutiny after releasing what was construed as a politically motivated message across social media

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Jul 9th 2018, 8:24 PM

# Rolling Stones

'It might never come around again': Stones embracing World Cup final chance

John Stones is not ready for his World Cup dream to be over as he targets a first England final since 1966.

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Jul 9th 2018, 7:06 PM

# Ready to go

'I'm not concerned - we stopped Messi and Eriksen, and we'll try do the same with Kane'

Croatia are braced for Gareth Southgate’s England.

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Jul 9th 2018, 7:53 AM

# unsavoury

Brazil Football Federation condemns online racial abuse towards Fernandinho

The Man City player has been targeted following Brazil’s World Cup exit.

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Jul 8th 2018, 9:58 PM

# Investigation

Croatia star Vida could be in hot water over allegations of anti-Russian comments

The defender appeared in a social media video after last night’s World Cup quarter-final win over Russia.

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Jul 8th 2018, 1:04 PM

# Adios

Fernando Hierro quits Spain role after World Cup disappointment

He stepped up to become interim coach after Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked before the World Cup

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Jul 8th 2018, 12:22 PM

# Pick of the litter

'Pickford is the prototype of what a modern goalkeeper should be'

The England goalkeeper made a trio of brilliant saves in their 2-0 quarter-final defeat of Sweden yesterday.

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Jul 8th 2018, 11:49 AM

# So Long

Russia's most-capped player of all time retires following World Cup exit

Ignashevich played in all five of Russia’s matches and scored in their two penalty shootouts.

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Jul 8th 2018, 11:30 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Russia v Croatia, World Cup quarter-final

Russia took on Croatia for a place in the last four of the competition.

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Jul 7th 2018, 6:01 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Sweden vs England, World Cup quarter-final

We went minute-by-minute as England and Sweden clashed at the Samara Arena for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Jul 7th 2018, 2:00 PM

# toys out of the pram

'We don't turn up and waltz around': Southgate snaps back at England 'spoilt children' claims

Having been branded as “spoilt children” by their opponents, the England manager has moved to reject such criticism.

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Jul 7th 2018, 9:44 AM

# Russia 2018

'Brazil didn't know what to do': De Bruyne hails 'beautiful' Belgium

Roberto Martinez’s side are into a World Cup semi-final.

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Jul 7th 2018, 9:11 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Brazil v Belgium, World Cup quarter-final

Belgium and Brazil battled it out for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Jul 6th 2018, 6:01 PM

# Allez Allez

France through to World Cup semi-finals as Uruguay keeper Muslera commits howler

Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann were on the scoresheet for Les Bleus in Nizhny Novgorod.

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Jul 6th 2018, 4:53 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Uruguay v France, World Cup quarter-final

The first of the quarter-finals was down for decision, as Uruguay and France went head-to-head at the Nizhny Novgorod Arena.

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Jul 6th 2018, 2:00 PM

# Oh Danny Boy

Manchester City defender ruled out of the remainder of Brazil's World Cup campaign

An ankle injury will see Danilo miss the rest of the tournament in Russia, it has been confirmed.

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Jul 6th 2018, 10:32 AM

# Update

Injury-stricken Jamie Vardy the only doubt as England prepare for Sweden

As of now, it looks like he’ll miss their World Cup quarter-final.

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Jul 6th 2018, 9:24 AM

# Claim

'Colombia are probably the dirtiest team I've ever come up against'

John Stones began his career in the Football League with Barnsley but has never experienced antics such as Colombia’s in Moscow.

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Jul 5th 2018, 11:10 PM

# heart eyes emoji

Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez

The Chelsea playmaker has been integral to Belgium’s run to the quarter-finals.

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Jul 5th 2018, 9:56 PM

# El Diez

Fifa rebukes Maradona's 'inappropriate' referee claims

The Argentina great said Colombia were victims of a “monumental theft” against England.

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Jul 5th 2018, 9:03 AM

# Bouncing Back

'Yesterday was a massive milestone for us as a group because we hadn't won a knockout game for so long'

Eric Dier is confident that the defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016 can be consigned to memory.

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Jul 4th 2018, 10:53 PM

# Focus

'This is not the time to talk about this:' Willian unfazed by rumours of move to Barcelona

The Chelsea player insists he is focused on delivering a World Cup title for Brazil.

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Jul 4th 2018, 9:32 PM

# family first

'The most amazing 24 hours' - England's Delph missed World Cup win for birth of his daughter

The Manchester City midfielder left the camp to be with his wife, but he has flown back into Russia ahead of their quarter-final.

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Jul 4th 2018, 7:01 PM

# Russia 2018

Vardy doubtful for England's World Cup quarter-final after last-minute penalty switch

The Leicester City striker came on as a substitute in the shootout win over Colombia, but he is struggling with a groin problem.

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Jul 4th 2018, 4:41 PM

# Injustice

Colombia victims of 'monumental theft' in England defeat, claims Maradona

England reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia on penalties.

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Jul 4th 2018, 2:43 PM

# Russia 2018

'We did not to deserve to lose, we have done more than England'

Colombia defender Yerry Mina said his side deserved a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Jul 4th 2018, 11:32 AM

# marching on

'I don't want to go home yet' - Southgate and England dreaming of World Cup glory

Well, he’s not coming home without bringing football….

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Jul 4th 2018, 8:03 AM