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Neymar vs Hazard, Coutinho vs De Bruyne: The key battles as Brazil face Belgium

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jul 6 2018 12:05
Neymar vs Hazard, Coutinho vs De Bruyne: The key battles as Brazil face Belgium Whether or not you have a vested interest in any other the remaining quarter-finalists at the World Cup there is little question as to the match that promises to be the most enthralling.It’s tournament favourites Brazil against tournament top scorers Belgium and the attacking talent on display...
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Arsenal-bound Torreira set for audition against France's Premier League elite

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jul 6 2018 10:26
Arsenal-bound Torreira set for audition against France's Premier League elite Fans of Arsenal have become accustomed to casting an eye over the French national side over the last two decades, blindly hoping that Arsene Wenger has some sort of paternal connection with every top youngster coming through les Bleus’ ranks.They’ll be watching with interest as Didier De...
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World Cup Ratings: Where England rank among the last sides standing

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jul 4 2018 12:15
World Cup Ratings: Where England rank among the last sides standing With the round of 16 now over and the quarter-finalists decided, WhoScored.com run through the changes in the team ratings from the tournament thus far, ranking the sides from eight to one…8. France (6.82)Up one place in the overall rankings from the tournament, France’s display against...
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Sanchez and Kane’s Tottenham connection key to Colombia-England showdown

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Jul 3 2018 12:00
Sanchez and Kane’s Tottenham connection key to Colombia-England showdown As the round of 16 of the World Cup comes to a head tonight, Colombia and England will battle for the chance to claim the final spot in the quarter-finals.It’s the Three Lions that come into the game as favourites, though they will know not to underestimate a side that topped a competitiv...
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Player Ratings: Brazil 2-0 Mexico - Premier League midfielder the star man

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Jul 2 2018 17:25
Player Ratings: Brazil 2-0 Mexico - Premier League midfielder the star man WhoScored.com walk through the ratings as Brazil earn a 2-0 win over Mexico to secure a spot in the quarter-finals...BRAZIL - 7.27Alisson - 6.77 - Not entirely convincing but relatively untested, forced into just one save and only his third of the entire tournament.Fagner - 7.28 - Struggled early on...
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Player Ratings: Croatia 1-1 Denmark - Keepers steal show in shooutout

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Jul 2 2018 11:20
Player Ratings: Croatia 1-1 Denmark - Keepers steal show in shooutout WhoScored.com walk through the individual player ratings as Croatia progressed past Denmark in a penalty shootout, with Kasper Schmeichel shining once more in goal.CROATIA - 6.87Danijel Subasic - 7.27 - Atoned for some woeful goalkeeping in the first minute with three saves in the shootout to see De...
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Player Ratings: Spain 1-1 Russia: Akinfeev the hero as hosts win shootout

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jul 1 2018 18:35
Player Ratings: Spain 1-1 Russia: Akinfeev the hero as hosts win shootout A run through of the player ratings as hosts Russia dumped Spain out of the World Cup on penalties.SPAIN - 6.80David de Gea - 5.07Couldn’t make a save inside 120 minutes or the penalty shootout despite twice guessing the right way. A tournament to forget for the Manchester United stopper.Nacho...
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World Cup warm up: Can Eriksen compete with Modric mastery?

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jul 1 2018 14:17
World Cup warm up: Can Eriksen compete with Modric mastery? As one of only three teams to progress to the knockout phase with a 100% record, Croatia have earned what most would consider a favourable round of 16 draw, though Denmark will be hoping to prove otherwise.Age Hareide’s side are unbeaten to this stage too, after all, coming through a challengi...
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Player Ratings: Uruguay 2-1 Portugal - Ronaldo frustrated as Cavani steals show

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jul 1 2018 13:27
Player Ratings: Uruguay 2-1 Portugal - Ronaldo frustrated as Cavani steals show WhoScored.com break down the reasoning behind the player ratings as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal exited stage left and Edinson Cavani stole the spotlight for Uruguay.URUGUAY - 6.89Fernando Muslera - 6.56Solid display, producing four comfortable saves and not at fault for Portugal’s only goal...
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World Cup warm up: Hosts hoping to exploit shaky Spain set-up

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jul 1 2018 12:31
World Cup warm up: Hosts hoping to exploit shaky Spain set-up The afternoon kick-off at the World Cup this Sunday sees Spain take on Russia, with La Roja the strong favourites to end the hosts dreams of reaching the last eight.There’s little doubt that in terms of the quality at each coach’s disposal, Russia simply can’t compete so they will ...
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