Ollie Watkins in passionate defence of Jeremy Doku’s World Cup paternity leave
Ollie Watkins has defended Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for planning to return home from the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
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Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium
INGLEWOOD, California June 21 : Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are leaving with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.
Iran played 'beautiful game' vs. Belgium under 'worst' conditions - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a «beautiful game» under the «worst possible conditions» in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.
Iran coach says unbeaten World Cup start will be remembered in history
INGLEWOOD, California: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be written in their footballing history after a turbulent build-up marked by war-related disruption, travel complications and limited preparation.
Watkins embracing supporting role as Tuchel taps England's bench strength
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 21 : England's Ollie Watkins has yet to kick a ball in his debut World Cup, but the striker is convinced Thomas Tuchel's willingness to unleash fresh attackers from the bench could prove a decisive weapon in the pursuit of glory.
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to goalless draw at World Cup
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.
'Out of hand': Paraguay coach Alfaro vents at World Cup's business elite
SAN JOSE, California, June 21 : Paraguay's outspoken coach Gustavo Alfaro took aim at football's business elites on Sunday, accusing them of commercial intrusion on the World Cup and sidelining fans with exorbitant ticket costs in a sport that has its roots in poverty.
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup, but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change.