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England beats Sweden 2-0 to advance to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, while Croatia defeats hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Full match analysis and coach quotes.
Days 8-11 of FIFA World Cup 2018 saw Belgium and England confirm knockout phase qualification, while Poland and Costa Rica were eliminated. Key matches featured dramatic wins and standout performances.
Day seven of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw Portugal, Uruguay, and Spain clinch 1-0 victories, with goals from Ronaldo, Suárez, and Costa. Uruguay and Russia advance to the knockout stage, while Morocco and Saudi Arabia are eliminated.
Manchester City signs Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60 million, their highest transfer fee ever. The Algerian forward joins on a five-year contract through 2023.
Chelsea FC names Maurizio Sarri as new head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Antonio Conte. Sarri brings Jorginho from Napoli. Explore the implications for Chelsea and the Premier League.
France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, with goals from Griezmann, Pogba, and Mbappé. Didier Deschamps becomes third to win as player and coach. Croatia's valiant effort falls short in Moscow.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded with dramatic exits for defending champions Germany, Iran, Nigeria, and Senegal. Key matches included Argentina's narrow survival, South Korea's upset over Germany, and Colombia advancing at Senegal's expense.
France defeated Belgium 1-0 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal, with Samuel Umtiti's second-half header proving decisive, booking their spot in the final against Croatia.
Sevilla FC completes the transfer of defender Aleix Vidal from FC Barcelona for €8.5 million plus variables. The Spanish player returns on a four-year contract after winning multiple trophies at Camp Nou.
Arsenal FC signs Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term contract. The 26-year-old German goalkeeper brings seven seasons of Bundesliga experience and Champions League pedigree to the Gunners.
Liverpool FC has signed Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri on a long-term contract after triggering his £13 million release clause from Stoke City. Shaqiri brings experience from top European clubs and international success.
France defeated Argentina 4-3 with Kylian Mbappé's historic brace, while Uruguay edged Portugal 2-1 via Edinson Cavani's double, advancing both to the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals.
Relive the FIFA World Cup 2018 Last 16 action where Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0 and England edged Colombia 4-3 on penalties. Key moments, coach quotes, and quarter-final implications analyzed.
Italian icon Gianluigi Buffon signs a one-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain after 17 years at Juventus, aiming for Champions League glory and bringing veteran leadership to Ligue 1.
FC Barcelona has completed the signing of Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich on a three-year deal, adding experience and energy to their squad for the upcoming season.
Cristiano Ronaldo moves from Real Madrid to Juventus in a record €112 million deal, becoming Serie A's most expensive signing. Explore the contract, his legendary Real Madrid tenure, and the transfer's profound implications for Italian football.
Mesut Özil retires from international football after facing racism and disrespect following his meeting with Turkish president Erdoğan. Read the full story and analysis.