Portugal prove too strong for Modric and Croatia
Portugal can now prepare for the last 16 of the World Cup. On Thursday night, Cristiano Ronaldos side proved too strong for Luka Modrics Croatia in a wild football battle. Ronaldo himself played an important role, scoring his first ever knockout goal at a World Cup. Spain await in the next round.
Saibari is forced off in World Cup last 16
The last-16 match for Ismael Saibari lasted only just over 20 minutes. The Bayern Munich player, signed from PSV this summer for a record fee, was forced off during the first half of Canada v Morocco.
Aké says goodbye with an emotional message to so much more than a club
Nathan Aké has thanked Manchester City and the fans in an emotional message on social media. The Dutch defender is now under contract with Fenerbahçe, after playing for Man City since 2020.s