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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup (Picture: Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo backed Spain to reach the World Cup final after they knocked his Portugal side out in the last-16. Ronaldo was hoping to finally win the World …

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra (Picture: Getty) Patrice Evra believes that France midfielder Manu Kone has ‘all the tools’ to impress at Arsenal should Mikel Arteta make a move for the World Cup star. The Gunners have made it …

Lionel Messi was an emotional wreck after Argentina’s incredible fightback against Egypt (Picture: Getty) Lionel Messi says his emotional reaction to Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt was part ‘relief’ and part ‘frustration’ after his missed penalty in the game. …

CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport Emily Frazer is hoping for a US boom for the WNT (Picture: Matchroom) The World Nineball Tour has struck a major new streaming deal, hoping to ‘move the needle’ with the Mosconi Cup and US …

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on a wrist injury (Picture: Getty) Jordan Henderson has thanked fans for the support he has received following his freak injury in the wake of England’s World Cup last-16 victory over …

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman (Picture: Getty) Tim Henman wants to see Wimbledon scrap a controversial rule following Arthur Fery’s memorable victory over Grigor Dimitrov. After what was a hugely disappointing first week for the Brits, Fery gave the home …

Novak Djokovic was unhappy with Wimbledon’s decision (Picture: BBC) Novak Djokovic was furious at Wimbledon officials after they opted to close the roof on Centre Court during his quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime. After being informed of the decision by the …

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (Picture: Getty) Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes only one team are capable of stopping tournament favourites France from winning the World Cup. France, who won the World Cup in 2018 before losing in the …

Lisandro Martinez ‘switched off’ for Egypt’s opener against Argentina, says Gary Neville (Picture: ITV) Gary Neville highlighted Lisandro Martinez’s questionable defending in Argentina’s stunning World Cup comeback win over Egypt, accusing the centre-back of ‘switching off’ in the first half. …

Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko (Picture: BBC) Jelena Ostapenko told her opponent Laura Siegemund to ‘learn how to lose’ after a heated row broke out over a rules controversy at Wimbledon. Ostapenko and her partner Marcelo Arevalo punched their ticket …

American tennis legend Andy Roddick (Picture: YouTube) Andy Roddick has reacted to the emotional press conference Alex de Minaur gave following his Wimbledon exit. World number eight De Minaur was hoping to reach the semi-final of a Grand Slam for …

Belgium’s players mocked Donald Trump by dancing to YMCA after their win over the United States Belgium’s players mocked Donald Trump with his dance to YMCA in the dressing room after knocking the United States out of the World Cup. …

Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer (Picture: Getty) Arsenal are on the verge of signing free agent Illan Meslier, with Kepa Arrizabalaga exploring his options and looking to leave the club after only one year. …

Kylian Mbappe was racially abused by Celeste Amarilla after Paraguay’s defeat to France (AMA/Getty) Paraguayan senator, Celeste Amarilla, has threatened to sue Kylian Mbappe for ‘gender-based violence’ after her racist attack on France’s World Cup striker. Mbappe scored the penalty …

Reece James is pushing for a return to fitness ahead of the weekend (Picture: Getty Images) Thomas Tuchel has had a persistent headache thanks to England’s right-back position at the World Cup, but could Reece James return to ease his …

Former England striker Michael Owen feels England need to improve at the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images) Michael Owen has warned England not to get carried away with the performance against Mexico and insists they need to be better if …

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has come under some rather intense pressure following the Folarin Balogun controversy (Picture: AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Pressure is piling up on Gianni Infantino’s shiny head after football figures from across the game demanded that the FIFA …

Luis De La Fuente’s Spain will play Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final (FIFA via Getty) Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi is the second-best midfielder in the world behind Rodri after his side’s 1-0 …

Novak Djokovic is bidding to win his eighth Wimbledon title (Picture: Getty) John Isner believes Novak Djokovic has surpassed Roger Federer as the greatest grass-court player in history as he chases yet another Wimbledon title. Djokovic, 39, is bidding to …

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘believes in’ Snooker 900 (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan says he would encourage children to play Snooker 900 over the traditional game because it is much easier. Snooker 900 is played over 15-minute (900-second) frames, with a shot …