Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni pictured on December 9, 2022
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni "We've analysed where we can hurt Croatia"
Lionel Scaloni believes that he has discovered a way that his Argentina side can "hurt" Croatia in Tuesday's World Cup 2022 semi-final clash at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 16:28
Lionel Messi celebrates as Argentina progress to the semi finals on December 9, 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi looking to break four World Cup records against Croatia
Lionel Messi will be looking to break four World Cup records when his Argentina side lock horns with Croatia in Tuesday's semi-final clash at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 15:12
Lionel Messi celebrates as Argentina progress to the semi finals on December 9, 2022
World Cup 2022: Why to expect a goal contribution from Argentina's Lionel Messi against Croatia
Ahead of Tuesday's 2022 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at why Lionel Messi is expected to contribute to a goal at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 14:30
Croatia players react during their penalty-shootout win over Brazil at the World Cup on December 9, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Croatia to be confident of beating Argentina
Ahead of Tuesday's 2022 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why Croatia can be confident of securing their place in the final.
Dec 12, 13:40
Nahuel Molina celebrates scoring for Argentina against the Netherlands on December 9, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Argentina to be confident of beating Croatia
Ahead of Tuesday's 2022 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why Argentina can be confident of securing their place in the final.
Dec 12, 13:25
West Ham United manager David Moyes on October 1, 2022
West Ham United looking to sell five players in January?
West Ham United could reportedly look to offload as many as five players in the January transfer window.
Dec 10, 16:46
Rangers manager Michael Beale poses with a Rangers scarf on December 1, 2022
Rangers comfortably beat Bayer Leverkusen in Michael Beale's first game in charge
Michael Beale makes a winning start to life as Rangers head coach as his side comfortably beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in a mid-season friendly match at Ibrox on Saturday.
Dec 10, 16:25
Argentina's Marcos Acuna reacts on December 9, 2022
Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Acuna to miss World Cup semi-final with Croatia
Argentina full-backs Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna will miss next Tuesday's 2022 World Cup semi-final with Croatia due to suspension.
Dec 10, 13:35
Argentina's Lionel Messi with Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and assistant coach Edgar Davids on December 9, 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi hits back at Louis van Gaal, urges FIFA to drop referee after Netherlands win
Lionel Messi criticises Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal and on-field referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz following Argentina's quarter-final victory at the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 10, 01:49
Lionel Messi celebrates as Argentina progress to the semi finals on December 9, 2022
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni: 'Lionel Messi has proven he is the best of all time'
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni labels Lionel Messi "the best of all time" following his performance in their 2022 World Cup win over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.
Dec 10, 01:31
Brazil's Neymar looks dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup on December 9, 2022
Brazil star Neymar: 'World Cup exit feels like a nightmare'
Neymar describes Brazil's 2022 World Cup exit as a "nightmare" after losing 4-2 on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Dec 9, 21:55
Brazil head coach Tite pictured before the match on December 9, 2022
Brazil head coach Tite confirms departure after Croatia defeat
Brazil head coach Tite confirms that he has left his role following their 2022 World Cup quarter-final exit on penalties against Croatia.
Dec 9, 20:03
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix on the bench on October 12, 2022
Joao Felix responds to Manchester United transfer speculation
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix refuses to comment on rumours linking him with a potential move to Manchester United and insists he is "100% focused" on representing Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 9, 19:02
Spain boss Luis Enrique pictured at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Luis Enrique in line to replace Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid?
Luis Enrique is reportedly a contender to replace Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone following his departure as Spain national team manager.
Dec 9, 18:37
Argentina's Lisandro Martinez in action with Saudi Arabia's Feras Al-Brikan on November 22, 2022
Team News: Lisandro Martinez starts in back three for Argentina against the Netherlands
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez is named in Argentina's starting lineup for this evening's World Cup 2022 quarter-final clash against the Netherlands at Lusail Stadium.
Dec 9, 18:01
Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal on October 26, 2022
Liverpool considering move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani?
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani ahead of the New Year.
Dec 9, 17:54
Portugal's Pepe celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 6, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Portugal to be confident of beating Morocco
Ahead of Saturday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why Portugal can be confident of securing their place in the semi-finals.
Dec 9, 15:54
Morocco players celebrate beating Spain in the penalty shootout on December 6, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Morocco to be confident of beating Portugal
Ahead of Friday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why Morocco can be confident of picking up a famous victory.
Dec 9, 15:37
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on the substitutes' bench before the match on December 7, 2022
World Cup 2022: Why to expect Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo to be benched against Morocco
Ahead of Saturday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at why Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to begin on the bench.
Dec 9, 15:15
Brazil's Alex Sandro pictured during training on December 6, 2022
Team News: Brazil's Alex Sandro named on the bench for Croatia quarter-final
Brazil left-back Alex Sandro is named on the substitutes' bench for Friday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash against Croatia at Education City Stadium.
Dec 9, 13:46
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Australia at the World Cup on December 3, 2022
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister: "Lionel Messi surprises us every day"
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister heaps praise on star attacker Lionel Messi, revealing that he is the player who has surprised him the most for the national team.
Dec 8, 17:22
Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul pictured on December 3, 2022
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni delivers Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Di Maria injury update
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni confirms that Rodrigo De Paul is "fine" and both he and Angel di Maria have returned to training ahead of Friday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.
Dec 8, 16:48
Brazil's Alex Sandro pictured during training on December 6, 2022
Brazil boss Tite provides pessimistic Alex Sandro update ahead of Croatia quarter-final
Brazil head coach Tite believes that left-back Alex Sandro is unlikely to feature in Friday's World Cup 2022 quarter-final against Croatia.
Dec 8, 16:23
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on the substitutes' bench before the match on December 7, 2022
Bernardo Silva: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will not cause rift in Portugal camp'
Bernardo Silva insists that Cristiano Ronaldo will not cause any problems in the Portugal camp after being dropped from the starting lineup against Switzerland on Tuesday.
Dec 8, 00:03
Germany head coach Hansi Flick pictured on December 1, 2022
Hansi Flick to continue as Germany head coach despite early World Cup exit
Hansi Flick will remain as Germany head coach despite their disappointing group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Dec 7, 23:42
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo pictured on September 25, 2022
Cody Gakpo admits he will consider Manchester United move
PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo admits that he will consider a potential move to Manchester United if they make an offer for his services in the New Year.
Dec 7, 23:19
Sporting Lisbon's Pedro Porro reacts after the match on October 26, 2022
Manchester City to receive Pedro Porro transfer windfall amid Tottenham Hotspur interest?
Manchester City could reportedly receive around £8.5m in profit if Sporting Lisbon right wing-back Pedro Porro secures a permanent exit away from the Portuguese club.
Dec 7, 18:45
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their third goal with Luka Modric on August 20 2022
Brazil's Vinicius Junior talks up Luka Modric relationship ahead of Croatia clash
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior heaps praise on club teammate Luka Modric ahead of Brazil's 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash with Croatia on Friday.
Dec 7, 18:21
Brazil's Alex Sandro pictured during training on December 6, 2022
How Brazil could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Friday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash with Croatia.
Dec 7, 15:54
Croatia's Borna Sosa celebrates after the match on November 27, 2022
How Croatia could line up against Brazil
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Friday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash with Brazil.
Dec 7, 15:52
Brazil celebrate one of their first-half goals against South Korea at the World Cup on December 5, 2022.
Preview:Croatia vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Croatia and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 7, 15:36
Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele showing "progressive improvement" in hospital
Brazil legend Pele is showing signs of "progressive improvement" in hospital according to his doctors at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.
Dec 7, 00:02
France's Kylian Mbappe applauds fans after the match on November 22, 2022
Kylian Mbappe misses France training ahead of England quarter-final
France star Kylian Mbappe misses first-team training on Tuesday night ahead of Saturday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final showdown with England.
Dec 6, 23:39
Jude Bellingham in action for England on December 4, 2022
Paris Saint-Germain president confirms interest in Jude Bellingham
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi confirms that he is interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Dec 6, 23:19
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring their first goal on December 6, 2022
Goncalo Ramos nets hat-trick as Portugal hit Switzerland for six to reach quarter-finals
Portugal progress to the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup after thrashing Switzerland 6-1 in the last 16 at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night.
Dec 6, 20:54
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Ghana at the World Cup on November 24, 2022
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo dropped to the bench by Portugal, Switzerland make two changes
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is dropped to the substitutes' bench for their World Cup 2022 last-16 clash against Switzerland this evening.
Dec 6, 17:47
Samuel Eto'o pictured on March 4, 2022
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o apologises for "violent altercation" with fan at World Cup
Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o issues an apology for his "violent altercation" with a supporter following a match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Dec 6, 17:36
Brazil's Neymar celebrates qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup on December 5, 2022
Neymar joins Brazil icons Pele, Ronaldo in exclusive World Cup group
Neymar joins an exclusive group alongside Pele and Ronaldo at the World Cup after scoring in Brazil's 4-1 victory over South Korea in the last 16 on Monday.
Dec 5, 22:28
Brazil's Neymar gestures after the match on December 2, 2022
Team News: Neymar, Danilo start for Brazil against South Korea
Neymar and Danilo both return to Brazil's starting lineup for their 2022 World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea at Stadium 974 this evening.
Dec 5, 18:02
Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring their first goal on December 2, 2022
Xherdan Shaqiri out to equal Switzerland World Cup scoring record against Portugal
Xherdan Shaqiri will be looking to equal a Switzerland World Cup scoring record in Tuesday's last-16 clash against Portugal at Lusail Stadium.
Dec 4, 18:08
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