Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero

ATLANTA, June 15 (Reuters) – Cape Verde keeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday’s 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates…

Stokes saga overshadows England’s revival

Ben Stokes’ absence will cast a long shadow over England’s bid to clinch a series victory against New Zealand when they face the Black Caps without their controversial captain this…

I-RON MAN

CRISTIANO Ronaldo made his debut in a Portugal shirt over 8,300 days ago. For most footballers, the international window is brutally short with a handful of tournaments, maybe two World…

SPAIN RELIEF

LAMINE YAMAL was cheered up by his girlfriend after his Spain side shockingly dropped points against Cape Verde. The teenage Barcelona superstar, 18, appeared off the bench as Spain desperately…

The six biggest shocks in World Cup history

Cape Verde’s players wrote their nation into World Cup folklore after upsetting the odds to hold pre-tournament favourites Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. Spain’s squad boasts an embarrassment…

Bielsa says ‘I’m not a model’

Marcelo Bielsa was involved in an awkward exchange with a reporter at the World Cup on Monday which concluded with the Uruguay coach saying: “I’m not a model.” The 70-year-old…

Egypt not at World Cup to make up numbers

SEATTLE, June 15 (Reuters) – Egypt are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and showed their potential and quality players in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Belgium,…

Iran ‘most oppressed World Cup team’

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the “most oppressed team in the World Cup” after his players were informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game…

UNFERGATTABLE

IT IS forgivable to wonder what Sir Alex Ferguson would make of Manchester United’s Amazon documentary announcement. Ferguson actually let the cameras in on a handful of occasions during his…

Bosso players strike again

Fungai Muderere, [email protected] FRESH turmoil has engulfed Highlanders Football Club, after players reportedly boycotted training over outstanding salaries and bonuses, raising fresh concerns over the club’s preparations for upcoming league…

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