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Thomas Muller: Kylian Mbappe has an engine in his butt and everyone wants it
Thomas Muller has a long and distinguished career for Bayern Munich and Germany behind him, but he remains jealous of speedy France youngster Kylian Mbappe for one thing – the "engine in his butt".
Neymar backs Tite for Brazil despite World Cup failure
Brazil superstar Neymar has come out in support of Selecao coach Tite and urged him to stay despite their disappointing World Cup.
Paul Pogba: France didn’t ‘give a s—-‘ about Lionel Messi at World Cup
Paul Pogba gave a passionate team talk before France's World Cup round-of-16 win over Argentina, stating to teammates "Messi or no Messi, we don't give a s---."
Dermot Gallagher: France penalty decision against Croatia wrong
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says the decision to give France a penalty against Croatia in Sunday's World Cup final in Moscow was "100 per cent" wrong.
World Cup: Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Antoine Griezmann scoop FIFA-Adidas awards
The French team were not the only winners of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia as the curtains were drawn on Sunday in Moscow. Other winners included Luka Modric, the magical midfielder for runners up, Croatia.
France set to welcome FIFA World Cup heroes
Victorious France were set to return to a heroes’ welcome on Monday after winning the World Cup for the second time with a rollercoaster 4-2 victory over Croatia which set off chaotic celebrations at home.
Conor McGregor attends World Cup final as Vladimir Putin’s guest
Conor McGregor has described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "one of the greatest leaders of our time", after attending the World Cup final as his guest.
Argentina FA sacks coach Jorge Sampaoli
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced Jorge Sampaoli will not continue as national team head coach following a chaotic World Cup.
Russia hands over World Cup host to Qatar
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over mantle of the World Cup host to the emir of Qatar whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.
Three things we learned from France’s World Cup final win
France are world champions for a second time as Les Bleus ran wild while Croatia’s energy reserves ran dry to win a thrilling World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow on Sunday.
Donald Trump hails ‘extraordinary’ France for World Cup win
US President Donald Trump quickly sent congratulations to France after their World Cup win over Croatia on Sunday, and also praised Russia’s president for hosting the tournament.
In World Cup final, you don’t give that penalty – Croatia coach
Croatia coach, Zlatko Dalić, has condemned the penalty that gave France the second goal in the just-concluded World Cup Final in Russia.
Gary Neville: France deserved to win 2018 World Cup
Former England defender Gary Neville has insisted that France deserved to prevail at the 2018 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps: France World Cup win ‘supreme coronation’
France's World Cup win was the "supreme coronation" after the "hurt" of losing in the last European Championship final, said coach Didier Deschamps.
Ro Ferdinand: Kylian Mbappe will be the best in the world
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "handing over their crown" as the world's best players to teenage France forward Kylian Mbappe, says former England defender Rio Ferdinand.
France’s Kylian Mbappe wins FIFA Young Player Award
England striker Harry Kane has won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup after finishing the tournament with the highest number of goals.
Belgium squad handed hero’s welcome on World Cup return
Belgium’s soccer team received a hero’s welcome in Brussels on Sunday, after achieving their best-ever World Cup result in Russia.
Pussy Riot claim responsibility for World Cup final pitch invasion
The World Cup final was interrupted on Sunday by four pitch invaders dressed in suits, in a concerted action claimed by Pussy Riot.
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Presidency: Court will decide Ibraheem El Zakzaky’s fate
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Court dissolves 23-year old marriage over threat to husband’s life
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