‘Eternal Happiness’: France, Croatia welcome heroes
THE power of football was on display in all its glory as both the victorious French side and brave Croatian team were greeted by rapturous fans as they returned home to their respective countries.
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‘Disgraceful cheat’: Star’s ugly act of deceit
FRENCH superstar Antoine Griezmann was blasted from all corners for a dirty act of deceit that transformed the World Cup final in a matter of seconds.
Vive la France! Party in Paris, Presidential dabs
IT looks more like a French revolution along the Champs Elysees than a World Cup. But it’s not just everyday punters getting involved in the wild celebrations. CHECK OUT ALL THE REACTION HERE!
Goalkeeper’s ‘catastrophic’ blunder
IT ALMOST went badly wrong for World Cup champions France as star goalkeeper Hugo Lloris completely lost the plot.
Quiet achiever outshines Ronaldo
THE best footballer in the world has starred at this World Cup — and we’re not talking about Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Scandal sours Cup final rivalry
A DAMNING incident continues to haunt French football fans who remember when a star was robbed against Croatia 20 years ago.
History, revenge, injured stars…final has it all
ONCE maligned Didier Deschamps has been hailed by his players as they plot to repeat their coach’s 1998 World Cup heroics in Monday’s FIFA World Cup final.
Hidden prophecy in country’s flag
THE best player at the World Cup was destined to lead his side to victory, if you believe a unique and weirdly compelling theory involving his country’s flag.
What you need to know before the World Cup Final
AFTER Mario Mandžukić scored the final goal in the 109th minute beating England, Croatia is set to take on France in the World Cup final next week. Here’s when and where to tune in to the final games of the 2018 World Cup.
Why you shouldn’t go for England
WITH England in its first World Cup semi-final in 28 years it seems to make sense that Aussies support them. But it’s wrong.
Heartbreaking World Cup twist
THERE was pure devastation across Russia as the host nation’s World Cup clash took a dramatic, heartbreaking turn.
Stunning twists in Cup ‘insanity’
THERE were incredible scenes in Russia as Croatia was robbed against Denmark before coming back from the dead.
Watch: Serbia’s free-kick stunner sinks Costa Rica
ALEKSANDAR Kolarov’s brilliant second-half free-kick gave Serbia victory over Costa Rica in a clash that threatened to turn violent after heated sideline clash.
Every World Cup squad named for Russia
WITH the World Cup just days away, the final squads of the 32 nations are in. There will be 736 players going to Russia – but that won’t include the EPL’s Young Player of the Year in a massive shock.
Group of Death: Even with Messi it’s hard to pick
ARGENTINA will be favourites. Anyone with Lionel Messi in their ranks is surely entitled to that. But Group D will be no walk in the park and the prospects for an upset or two are high.
Classy Mexico cruise into final 16
MEXICO secure passage into the round of 16 after an impressive 3-1 win over Croatia in their pivotal Group A clash. Relive all the action with our blog.
Magnificent Mexico charge into final 16
MEXICO punched their ticket to the last 16 of the World Cup following a 3-1 win over Croatia that sent the Europeans out of the competition.
Croatia relishing cut-throat Mexico clash
NIKO Kovac says his Croatia side are facing their own World Cup ‘final’ against Mexico with only a win guaranteeing them a place in the last 16.
Teammate headbutt in Cameroon rout
CROATIA sent 10-man Cameroon packing from the World Cup with a bizarre 4-0 loss that saw Benoit Assou-Ekotto headbutt teammate Benjamin Moukandjo.
Live: Croatia demolish 10-man Cameroon
MARIO Mandzukic scored a double as Croatia overwhelmed 10-man Cameroon 4-0 to get their World Cup campaign back on track.
Do-or-die for Cameroon, Croatia
CAMEROON and Croatia are looking to keep their hopes of making the World Cup knock-out rounds alive when they clash in Manaus.
Wrong Marcelo slammed, Oscar’s party
IT was a case of mistaken identity all around — first Brazil’s left back Marcelo put the ball into the wrong net, then fans slammed the wrong man on Twitter.
Impressive Neymar lays down early marker
IT may not have been convincing but David Davutovic was still impressed by Brazil in the World Cup opener. And, of course, there was Neymar.
‘Ref should be praised for penalty’
REF Yuichi Nishimura was slammed for awarding Brazil a penalty — but Fox Sports Football’s Brenton Speed reckons he deserved praise.
Expectation huge on Neymar, Brazil
BRAZIL are desperate to make a powerful statement of intent in Friday’s World Cup opener against Croatia.
Coach rages: ‘2.5 billion saw no pen’
FURIOUS Croatia coach Niko Kovac says the Japanese referee against Brazil was “out of his depth” and 2.5 billion people saw there was no penalty.
Neymar sparks comeback past Croatia
RE-LIVE how the action unfolded in our live blog of the World Cup’s opening clash as Brazil comes from 1-0 down to defeat Croatia 3-1.
Drama as Neymar seals Brazil escape
A NEYMAR brace helps Brazil come from behind to beat Croatia 3-1 in Sao Paulo, but the match was not without refereeing controversy.
Scolari shows no signs of pressure
IF Luiz Felipe Scolari is feeling the pressure, then he’s not showing it. Not even the tragic death of his nephew in a car accident fazed “Big Phil”.
Slater’s ultimate guide to World Cup
FORMER Socceroo Robbie Slater runs the rule over all 32 teams – from the big players to the minnows – in his Ultimate Guide to the World Cup.
Croatia wins but signs of Roos progress
JUST maybe, there’s hope. Australia will head into the World Cup beaten but unbowed after a 1-0 defeat to Croatia that offered much to be encouraged by.
Croatia chased Spira but he stayed true
HAD things panned out differently, defender Matthew Spiranovic could have been playing against the Socceroos on Saturday morning.
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