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Didier Deschamps on Pogba: "There's this idea that he's a bit individualistic and only thinks about himself but that's not the case at all"

Deschamps: Underrated Pogba is a team player

France manager Didier Deschamps has leapt to the defence of his World Cup "leader" Paul Pogba, describing him as a team player who has been misunderstood by some fans and the media.

Soccer • 23 Sep 18

The Spanish federation president has claimed Newcastle United offered Rafa Benitez to Spain for the World Cup

Newcastle offered Benitez to Spain for World Cup

Newcastle United offered the Spain national team the chance to have Rafael Benitez as their coach during the 2018 World Cup after Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the tournament, Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales has said.

Soccer • 31 Jul 18

Iceland manager Hallgrimsson quits after World Cup

Iceland manager Hallgrimsson quits following World Cup

Heimir Hallgrimsson has stepped down from his role as Iceland coach in the wake of their historic World Cup finals appearance last month.

Soccer • 17 Jul 18

Alexery Sorokin, CEO of the 2018 World Cup

Russia 2018 boss warns against 48-team event in Qatar

Russia 2018 boss Alexey Sorokin believes expanding the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams would present Qatar with a "domino effect" of logistical issues that the Gulf state might not want to tackle.

Soccer • 14 Jul 18

Rakitic: 'We are exceptional in tennis, handball, basketball, water polo'

Rakitic would sacrifice career for Croatia victory

Ivan Rakitic says he would gladly sacrifice the rest of his football career to win the World Cup for Croatia.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jul 18

Ognjen Vukojević, a member of the Croatia backroom staff, has been sacked over releasing a video referening Ukraine after the win over Russia

Croatia sack coach over 'glory to Ukraine' video

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement on Monday.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

Diego Maradona has told Venezuelan TV that he is 'furious and upset' following the 3-0 loss to Croatia

'Furious' Maradona wants to meet Argentina players

Diego Maradona has requested a meeting with the Argentina team ahead of their final Group D game against Nigeria on Tuesday.

World Cup • 25 Jun 18

More than 5.000 ticket holders didn't show up for the Egypt-Uruguay first round game on Friday afternoon

FIFA blame empty seats at World Cup on 'no-shows'

FIFA has blamed "no-shows" for the embarrassing number of empty seats at Friday's Group A game between Egypt and Uruguay in Ekaterinburg.

World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18

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