Balogun says United States finding 'another gear' for knockouts - ESPN
IRVINE, Calif. — United States forward Folarin Balogun said he can «feel the difference» in the atmosphere around the World Cup now that the knockout stage has begun.
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Ghana's Carlos Queiroz: 48-team format risks World Cup becoming 'vulgar, ordinary competition' - ESPN
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticized the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, expressing his fear that the move risks turning it into a «vulgar, ordinary competition.»
Scaloni running out of superlatives as Messi continues to break records
DALLAS, June 27 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is running out of ways to describe the performances of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches in their 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday.
Ghana coach Queiroz says value of 48-team World Cup debatable
PHILADELPHIA, June 27 : Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said on Saturday it was debatable as to whether the expanded 48-team World Cup had enhanced the tournament, warning it could devalue the soccer showpiece by taking the drama out of qualification.
Ex-stars Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players better - ESPN
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — As they prepare to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, two-time WNBA MVPs Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne and four-time championship-winning coach Cheryl Reeve spoke Friday about what progress has been made in the league's officiating and style of play — and what still needs to get better.
Ghana's Semenyo says team must pressure World Cup referees more
PHILADELPHIA, June 26 : Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says his team need to “gang around the referee” more often after their penalty shout in the World Cup group game against England went unreviewed.
England's Eze not concerned by outside noise ahead of final World Cup group game
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 25 : England forward Eberechi Eze says he has no interest in the criticism that followed his side's goalless World Cup draw with Ghana, preferring instead to focus on the only opinions that matter - those inside England's camp.
Two-goal Ronaldo delights in silencing critics after ‘attacks’
HOUSTON: Cristiano Ronaldo declared “I’m back” and said those “attacking” him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.