Ozil quits German team citing racism

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has said that he no longer wants to play for Germany after accusing some German football officials of being racist.The 29-year old Arsenal star’s decision comes after his loyalty to Germany was called into question…

Dalic: Penalty killed us

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was pleased with his team’s performance despite their World Cup final defeat to France in Moscow on Sunday, adding that the VAR-awarded penalty was key to the result.The game was finely poised at 1-1…

Mexico coach slams Neymar

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio was left unimpressed by Neymar's 'acting' throughout his side's 2-0 last 16 loss to Brazil on Monday.The Paris Saint-Germain attacker was on target at the Samara Arena in the 51st minute as he…

Messi relieved after Nigeria struggle

Lionel Messi expressed 'huge relief' after Argentina advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup thanks to Marcos Rojo's late winner against Nigeria.The two-time world champions were facing elimination when the Manchester United defender volleyed home Gabriel Mercado's…

Queiroz fumes at VAR and FIFA

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz launched a scathing attack on FIFA and the VAR after his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Portugal on Monday night.Iran held the European champions to a 1-1 draw, but Queiroz was unhappy…

Our defence needs to improve

Spain coach Fernando Hierro has admitted his side will need to improve defensively if they are to survive in this year's FIFA World Cup.La Roja sealed top spot in Group B with a 2-2 draw against Morocco, twice coming…