Players
Mourinho Praises Arda Güler, Compares Him to Modrić
José Mourinho praised Arda Güler as a top player and predicted his career path will mirror Luka Modrić's, eventually transitioning from an attacking role to a deeper midfield position.
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History
England and Norway's football rivalry defined by famous commentary
Ahead of their World Cup quarter-final, the England-Norway rivalry is recalled through Bjorge Lillelien's legendary 1981 commentary after Norway's shock 2-1 win, where he famously declared 'Your boys took a hell of a beating.'
Opinion
Shearer: England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca
Alan Shearer believes England will not be intimidated by the Azteca Stadium or Mexico's home support. He expects the players to embrace the challenge and predicts a win, despite altitude, atmosphere, and Mexico's formidable home record.
Matches
Messi: We Knew This Would Be a Very Difficult Match
Lionel Messi said his team expected a tough match, noting it was no coincidence they hadn't lost to Spain or Uruguay. He emphasized that knockout matches are never given away for free.
News
Tuchel Warns Against Underestimating DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel says DR Congo are an underdog who can't be underestimated.
News
Kimmich: Germany Deserved Elimination, Struggled Against
Joshua Kimmich said Germany deserved to be eliminated and struggled badly in all three matches against teams that aren't world-class.
News
Southgate to skip World Cup punditry to avoid distractions
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down punditry work at the World Cup to avoid being a distraction. He believes the current squad is 'ready to win' the tournament.
Players
Lawrence Shankland: The striker Scotland has been waiting for?
Lawrence Shankland's journey from Scottish fourth tier to World Cup squad highlights his rise as a key striker for Scotland. With a goal every 43 minutes for the national team, he has matured into a confident finisher, forming a potent partnership with Che Adams.